In the sacred tradition, it is taught that service to the tulasī plant or the worship of the liṅga of Śiva are noble acts; yet, among these, the act called raising the flag is especially powerful, for it destroys all sins. Let me now describe the proper way to perform these sacred acts—listen closely as I speak. One should begin the day with care: first, by brushing the teeth and then bathing thoroughly. Clad in clean, freshly washed garments and purified in body and mind, the brāhmaṇa should stand reverently before Nārāyaṇa. After completing the daily rites, he should worship Viṣṇu with devotion. During the flag-raising ceremony, it is important that the nāndīśrāddha is not performed. Following this, worship should be offered to the Sun, Garuḍa, and the Moon, using especially turmeric, grapes, fragrant unguents, and white flowers. At home, a vessel should be placed, and the portions of ghee and other offerings arranged in proper order. The worship begins with the recitation of the Puruṣa Sūkta, hymns to Viṣṇu, and the Īrāvatī. Then, offerings are made to Soma, the sacred cow, and the dawn. Through the night, one should keep vigil near the pure presence of Hari, maintaining the sanctity of the space. With fragrances, flowers, and other items, the deity is worshipped as before, following the prescribed order. The temple of Viṣṇu, beneath the banner, becomes a place of joy, filled with dances, songs, and recitations as devotees spend time in celebration. O Brahmin, let the banner be firmly set, joined with a staff, and established with care. Hari is then worshipped with offerings that include foods to be eaten, chewed, and other varieties. After circumambulating the temple, a hymn is recited in praise of the Lord: “Salutations to you, Hrishikesha, Great Person, Ancient One. I take refuge in Keshava, in whom dissolution itself occurs. The yogis do not see him; I bow to him, whose form is knowledge. The earth became his foot; I bow to him, who has the form of the universe. By whom the Rig, Sama, and Yajur Vedas exist—I bow to him, who is of the form of Brahman. From whose thighs the Vaiśyas were born, and from whose feet the Śūdra arose. Whose nature is pure, spotless, changeless, and stainless. I bow to Vishnu, who is dear to true devotees, attainable through devotion. By whom the subtle and the gross exist—I bow to him, who faces all directions. To the qualityless, supreme, and subtle one, I bow again and again. Whom the lords of yoga proclaim as the cause of all causes. May that Vishnu, who is the qualityless Supreme Self, be gracious to me. May that Viṣṇu, who is all-pervading and known by the wise, be gracious to me. May that Viṣṇu, who is again invoked for the sake of the two doors, be favorable to me. May that Viṣṇu, giver of the path and sought by the whole universe, be gracious to me. May that Viṣṇu, whom the gods worship, be gracious to me. May that Viṣṇu, who is beyond qualities yet the support of all qualities, be gracious to me.” After the worship, one should honor the teacher with gifts, clothing, and other offerings, including his son, mother, wife, himself, and his relatives. The fruit of this merit is profound, and I declare it to you: just as countless nets of sin are destroyed, so too, without doubt, by raising a banner at Viṣṇu’s temple, one is freed from all sins.