Listen, dear one, to the sacred narrative that unfolds from the verses of the Narada Purana. It is said that whoever recites or even listens to these teachings attains the merit equal to the holy act of bathing in the Ganges. Such a soul is blessed to reach the abode of Vishnu—a realm from which there is no return. The supreme glory of the Ganges, the river that destroys all sins, has been proclaimed. Now, O Sūta, you asked the eminent sage Sanaka further questions. What was asked again, I shall recount exactly as it was spoken. Having heard the previous discourse, Sanaka, the son of Brahma, respectfully inquired once more: “O compassionate sage, I wish to hear from you the greatness of the Ganges, which destroys sin. For the mind that is truly pure and clear, various instructions do not forcibly awaken it. The compassionate one bestows devotion upon those who worship; for her, liberation is known as a servant. Considering the great effort involved in serving the devotees, it is rare indeed for anyone to attain the yoga of devotion. Therefore, O best of sages, as a devotee of Vishnu and a giver of honor, please declare it now. Again and again, I ask about the deeds of Hari, the wielder of the Śārṅga bow. To those whom Hari is pleased with, he grants fearlessness. For them, happiness arises both here and hereafter, and their austerities flourish. The great sages say that such souls attain the supreme abode. A man, having fasted, should worship properly, endowed with faith. He should offer fragrance, flowers, unbroken rice, incense, lamps, and suitable offerings. Vishnu is to be worshipped, saying, ‘Obeisance to you, Keśava.’ At night, one should remain awake near the village of the temple, celebrating with songs, musical instruments, offerings, snacks, and meals, all in worship of Keśava. Again, rising in the morning, one should perform the prescribed duties. Rice pudding mixed with ghee and accompanied by coconut fruit should be offered. Keśava, the slayer of Keśi and the divine one, grants all prosperity. Afterwards, one should feed the Brahmins together with relatives, according to one’s ability. Whoever performs this excellent worship of Keśava with devotion—in the month of Pauṣa, on the bright fortnight, on the twelfth day, having fasted—should bathe the deity with milk and offer rice pudding as sacred food. With incense, lamps, offerings, fragrant substances, and delightful flowers, one should give cooked rice with ghee as a gift to a Brahmin. Nārāyaṇa becomes pleased by this giving. One should feed the twice-born according to one’s capacity and eat together with relatives. The full fruit of the Agniṣṭoma and Aṣṭaka rites is attained by such worship. Reciting ‘Salutations to Mādhava,’ eight oblations of ghee should be offered. With flowers, fragrant substances, and rice grains, one should worship with an attentive mind. Having completed the morning duties, one should again worship Mādhava with gifts and garments, for the removal of all sins. By giving a great gift of sesame, all desires may be fulfilled. One should feed the Brahmins according to their ability, remembering Mādhava, the Lord. The full fruit of a hundred Vājapeya sacrifices is thus attained. The observer of the vow should worship, saying: ‘Obeisance to Govinda, to you.’ Such is the sacred path, revealed in these verses, leading the devotee to merit, prosperity, and ultimately, the supreme abode of Vishnu.