Narada, listen as I recount the sacred procedure. Standing facing the east and gazing upon the moon, one should offer salutations to the Lord of Rohini, the brother of Lakshmi. With senses controlled and mind purified, avoiding the company of heretics, the devotee should again worship the deity in accordance with his means and capacity. Afterwards, together with relatives, servants, and others, he should partake of food, observing restraint in speech. With heartfelt devotion, he must worship Narayana, the flawless one. When the time comes for the concluding ritual, let me explain its procedure. The place of worship should be adorned with garlands of flowers, decorated with canopies and banners, and surrounded by mirrors, fans, and water pots. O twice-born, a pot filled with water should be placed at the center, and atop it, an image of Lakshmi-Narayana should be installed. With offerings of food, various eatables, and oblations, all presented with devotion and self-control, the worship continues. On the following morning, the devotee should again worship Vishnu as before, following the prescribed method. He should feed Brahmins according to his ability, with sincerity and restraint. The wise person should perform the fire offering properly during the flag-raising ceremony. In this way, enjoying great happiness together with sons, wives, and grandsons, one ultimately attains the abode of Vishnu—a place difficult even for yogis to reach. This ritual destroys all sins, brings great merit, and delights Vishnu. Even Brahma and other gods worship it—what more can be said? The merit gained is equal to that of the act of raising the flag itself. Alternatively, service to the tulasi plant or worship of Shiva’s linga also brings great merit, but the act of raising the flag destroys all sins. Now, listen as I describe these acts in detail. One should begin by carefully bathing, first brushing the teeth. Clad in clean, freshly washed garments and purified, the Brahmin should stand before Narayana. After performing the daily rites, he should worship Vishnu. It is important not to perform the nāndīśrāddha during the flag-raising ceremony. Subsequently, he should worship the Sun, Garuda, and the Moon, especially with offerings of turmeric, grapes, unguents, and white flowers. Having placed the ritual vessel at home, he should arrange the ghee and other offerings in proper order. He should first recite the Purusha Sukta, the hymns to Vishnu, and the Iravati. Then, the Brahmin should offer Soma, the cow, and the dawn. Throughout the night, one should keep vigil near the pure presence of Hari. With fragrances, flowers, and other offerings, the deity should be worshipped as before, in the proper sequence. The night should be spent in Vishnu’s temple beneath the banner, with dances, songs, and recitations. O Brahmin, let the banner, firmly set and joined to its staff, be established. Hari should be worshipped with offerings that include foods to be eaten, chewed, and the like. After circumambulating, one should recite this hymn: “Salutations to you, Hrishikesha, Great Person, Ancient One. I take refuge in Keshava, in whom even dissolution itself occurs.” Thus, the sacred ritual is fulfilled.