As the sun sets and the evening twilight worship concludes, a devotee bows reverently, uttering, “Homage to Nārāyaṇa; I have taken refuge in you.” With this sacred invocation, the ritual begins its journey through the holy days. On the eleventh day, the devotee observes a fast, worshipping Keśava with due reverence and remaining awake throughout the night. At dawn, he bathes with milk, marking his devotion and purity. The following day, the twelfth, he gathers with distinguished brāhmaṇas to offer oblations into the fire using ghee. When the rites are complete, he partakes of food prepared with milk, honoring the sanctity of the occasion. Before retiring for the night, he declares, “I will perform this, self-controlled, may it be accomplished without obstacles for me.” With this resolve, he sleeps upon the ground, listening to ancient stories that fill the night with wisdom. At dawn, after hearing these tales, he rises and proceeds to the river. There, he bathes with clay as before, careful to avoid heretics, preserving the purity of his practice. Having worshipped at dawn and made offerings to the ancestors, he bows to Hṛṣīkeśa, the sole lord of the seven worlds. In front of his house, he constructs a pavilion with devotion, measuring ten or eight cubits in length. Within this space, he creates a beautiful altar, four cubits in size, and sets up a gateway of equal measure. A water pot is placed on the altar, and the guardians of the directions are worshipped. Filling the pot with water through a hole, he sits upon a black antelope skin, letting the stream fall upon his head throughout the night. In the same manner, he pours a stream of milk on the head of Viṣṇu, and prepares a fire-pit, a span wide, encircled three times. The mouth of the fire-pit is shaped like a yoni, and with brāhmaṇas, barley, ghee, and sesame, he recites mantras dedicated to Viṣṇu, as for a single fire. The Vaiṣṇava oblation, mixed with cow’s milk, is properly offered, and a stream of ghee—half a niṣpāva measure—is poured in. Thirteen potent water pots, adorned with various foods and white cloths, are placed nearby. With utensils made from udumbara wood and decorated with the five gems, the fire offering is performed, assisted by four Bahvṛca priests, all facing north. Four Rudra reciters devoted to the Yajurveda and four Sāmavedins chanting Vaiṣṇava Sāman hymns join, along with the Ariṣṭa group, filling the air with sacred chants. The twelve brāhmaṇas are honored with garments, garlands, ointments, finger-rings, and bracelets made of gold thread. With no deceit regarding wealth, the devotee provides garments and bedding, passing the night accompanied by songs and auspicious music. For the preceptor, everything is given in double measure. At dawn, on the thirteenth day, he rises. He then gives cows with golden-faced ornaments, yielding milk, of good conduct, and equipped with bronze milking vessels. These cows, adorned with silver hooves, cloth, and sandalwood, are satisfied with various foods and delicacies before being given with devotion. After satisfying all the brāhmaṇas with various foods, the devotee himself eats unsalted and unspiced food, then seeks their leave. Accompanied by his sons and wives, he follows the brāhmaṇas for eight steps on foot, praying that Keśava, Lord of the gods and destroyer of suffering, be pleased. Reflecting upon the unity of Viṣṇu and Śiva, he affirms, “Viṣṇu is in the heart of Śiva, and Śiva is in the heart of Viṣṇu; I see no difference between them—may this bring me well-being and long life.” With these words, he delivers the pots, cows, bedding, and garments to all. If beds are lacking, at least one well-prepared bed is given to each twice-born, complete with all furnishings. The day is spent reciting histories and ancient tales, a practice for those who desire abundant prosperity. Thus, Bhīmasena is urged, “Rely on virtue, free from envy, and perform this vow as declared out of affection.” This ritual, now known as Bhima Dvadashi, is auspicious and removes all sins; it was once called Kalyanini in earlier ages. Bhīma, chief among heroes, is told he will be the originator of this rite in the present boar-manifestation age. Even remembering or praising it frees one from all sins. The foremost Apsarasas, once courtesans in other births, inspired by curiosity for Abhira maidens, now dwell in the highest heaven—Urvashi among them. Whether born in a merchant family, as the daughter of Puloma, or as the wife of Puruhuta, she remained an attendant to the divine; now, Satyabhama is she, beloved of the Lord. Having bathed, she attained the radiant circle, the embodiment of the Vedas, and on this auspicious day, the sun pours forth a thousand rays and streams. This rite was performed by the Vasus led by Mahendra, and even by the enemies of the gods; its result cannot be fully described, even with millions of tongues. The son of the lord of the Yadus will declare this as the destroyer of Kali age impurity, boundless in merit; even those whose ancestors have gone to hell can be liberated by performing it. Whoever hears or recites this destroyer of sin with devotion and for the benefit of others attains all desired aims and the equality of the Four-Faced One, even in this life. Once, there was a sacred day called Kalyāṇinī, the twelfth lunar day in Māgha, to be worshipped; observed by the son of Pāṇḍu, it will be performed in the future, beginning with Bhīma, yielding endless merit. At this point, a question is raised: “O Lord, I have heard in the Purāṇas about the origin of social classes and stages of life, and the Dharmaśāstras’ conclusions on good conduct. I wish to hear, in truth, about the proper conduct of merchant women.” It is revealed that in that age, there will be sixteen thousand wives of Vāsudeva. With them, in the springtime, amidst cuckoos and bees, on blossoming banks of lotus-filled lakes stirred by the wind, gatherings abound with abundant drinking, adorned by devoted women. There, the illustrious, deer-eyed one, with jasmine garlands in his hair, delights in their company. Thus, the narrative flows, weaving together ritual, devotion, and divine celebration, sanctifying the days and elevating the hearts of all who listen and follow.