The sacred ritual begins with the recitation of revered hymns: the Puruṣa Sūkta, praises to Viṣṇu, and the Īrāvatī. This sets the tone for the worship, and next, the brāhmaṇa offers Soma, the cow, and the dawn as part of the ritual offerings. As night falls, the devotee keeps vigil near the pure presence of Hari, remaining awake in reverence. Worship continues with fragrances, flowers, and other offerings, following the established order. The temple of Viṣṇu becomes alive with dances, songs, and recitations, performed beneath the banner that is firmly set and joined with a staff, standing tall as a symbol of devotion. Hari is then worshipped with a variety of offerings, including foods that are to be eaten or chewed, ensuring the ritual is complete and sincere. After circumambulating the deity, the devotee recites a hymn of deep veneration: "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." Once the worship is complete, the devotee honors the teacher with gifts, clothing, and other offerings, including his own family—his son, mother, wife, and relatives—showing gratitude and respect. The fruit of this merit is then revealed: just as countless nets of sin are destroyed, so too are the devotee’s sins eradicated without doubt. By raising a banner at Viṣṇu’s temple, one attains freedom from all sins. For thousands of ages, the devotee gains resemblance to Hari, and all those who participate are released from millions of great sins. In half a moment, all the doer's sins are shaken off, and a wise king who performs this ritual ascends to heaven by the path of the gods. At this point, the listener acknowledges the teaching: "You have described the bearing of the banner as the best of all acts. You have spoken of his deeds; instruct me in detail." The teacher replies, "It was told to me by Brahmā, as the destroyer of all sins. He was born in the lunar dynasty, glorious, the sole lord of the Satpadvīpa. He was endowed with all auspicious marks and adorned with every kind of wealth. He served those devoted to Hari, without any pride." Thus, the ritual of raising Viṣṇu’s banner, performed with devotion, brings immense merit, destroys all sins, and elevates the devotee, as taught by the wise and passed down from Brahmā himself.