If one observes this sacred day, following its prescribed methods, all sins are destroyed and the supreme abode of Viṣṇu is attained. When the tenth day of the bright fortnight in the month of Māgha arrives, the devotee should anoint themselves with ghee and bathe using sesame seeds, marking the beginning of the ritual. In the same manner, worship of Viṣṇu commences. Uttering 'Nārāyaṇa' beneath the open sky, one reverently worships Kṛṣṇa’s feet, bowing the head to the soul of all beings. With the invocation 'Vaikuṇṭha,' the chest of Vaikuṇṭha, the bearer of the Śrīvatsa mark, is honored. The devotee then worships the conch, discus, mace, and the boon-giver, proceeding to venerate each of Nārāyaṇa’s arms in order. Saying 'Dāmodara,' the worship turns to the belly; the loins are honored as belonging to the five-arrowed one, the thighs as belonging to the lord of fortune, and the knees as the supporter of all beings. Homage is paid to the dark one at the shanks, and to the feet, creator of the universe. The goddess, peace, Lakṣmī, and prosperity are all revered. Homage is also offered to nourishment, contentment, boldness, and delight, again and again. Garuḍa, the lord of birds, swift as the wind and destroyer of poison, is always worshipped. Thus, having worshipped Govinda, Umāpati, and Vināyaka with scents, garlands, incense, and various offerings, the ritual continues. After this, the devotee eats kṛsara prepared with cow's milk, or with clarified butter, and then walks a hundred steps. Next, with a stick of nyagrodha, dantakāṣṭha, or khadira, the devotee cleans their teeth, rinses the mouth, facing east or north. At sunset, the evening twilight worship is performed, accompanied by the words: 'Homage to Nārāyaṇa; I have taken refuge in you.' On the eleventh day, the devotee fasts, worships Keśava, and remains awake throughout the night, also bathing with milk. Oblations are offered into the fire with ghee, together with eminent brāhmaṇas. On the twelfth day, food prepared with milk is consumed. The devotee declares, “I will perform this, self-controlled, may it be accomplished without obstacles for me,” and sleeps on the ground, listening to stories of ancient times. At dawn, the devotee goes to the river, bathes with clay as before, and avoids heretics. After worshipping at dawn, offerings are made to the ancestors, and homage is paid to Hṛṣīkeśa, the sole lord of the seven worlds. With devotion, a pavilion is constructed in front of the house, ten or eight cubits in length. A beautiful altar four cubits in size is made, with a gateway also measuring four cubits. A water pot is placed and the guardians of the directions are worshipped. The pot is filled with water through a hole, and, seated on a black antelope skin, the devotee allows its stream to fall on their head throughout the night. Similarly, a stream of milk is poured on the head of Viṣṇu, and a fire-pit is prepared, measuring a span, with three enclosures. The mouth of the pit is shaped like a yoni, and, with brāhmaṇas, barley, ghee, and sesame, mantras dedicated to Viṣṇu are recited for a single fire. Properly, the Vaiṣṇava oblation, mixed with cow's milk, is offered, and a stream of ghee, half the measure of niṣpāva, is poured. Thirteen water pots of great potency, adorned with various foods and white cloths, are placed. With utensils made of udumbara wood and adorned with the five gems, the fire offering is performed with four Bahvṛca priests, all facing north. Four Rudra reciters devoted to the Yajurveda, and four Sāmavedins reciting Vaiṣṇava Sāman hymns, together with the Ariṣṭa group, chant all around. These twelve brāhmaṇas are worshipped with garments, garlands, ointments, finger-rings, and bracelets made of gold thread. Without deceit regarding wealth, garments and bedding are provided, and the night is passed accompanied by songs and auspicious music. For the preceptor, everything is given in double measure. At dawn on the thirteenth day, the devotee rises. Cows with golden-faced ornaments, yielding milk, of good conduct, and equipped with bronze milking vessels, are given. These cows, with silver hooves, adorned with cloth, and anointed with sandalwood, after being satisfied with various foods and delicacies, are given with devotion. All the Brahmins are satisfied with various foods, and the devotee eats unsalted and unspiced food, then takes leave. Accompanied by sons and wives, the devotee follows the Brahmins for eight steps on foot, praying that Keshava, Lord of the gods and destroyer of suffering, may be pleased. It is declared that Viṣṇu is in the heart of Shiva, and Shiva is in the heart of Viṣṇu; there is no difference between them. May this bring well-being and long life. Having spoken thus, the devotee delivers the pots, cows, bedding, and garments to all. If there is a lack of many beds, at least one well-prepared bed, complete with all its furnishings, is given to the twice-born. Reciting histories and ancient tales, the day is passed, as is fitting for one who desires abundant prosperity. Therefore, Bhimasena, relying on virtue and free from envy, perform this vow properly, as it has been declared out of affection. This rite, which you have performed, will bear your name. It is the Bhima Dvadashi, auspicious and remover of all sins, formerly known as Kalyanini in previous ages. You will be the originator of this in the present boar-manifestation age, O mighty one, chief among heroes. Even remembering or praising it, the lord of the gods is freed from all sins. The foremost of the Apsarasas, who were courtesans in other births, out of curiosity for the Abhira maidens, that same Urvashi now dwells in the highest heaven.