Thus, having completed the sacred fast for the Lord with the senses firmly restrained, the devotee continues this discipline on the twelfth, thirteenth, and fourteenth days, maintaining control over his senses throughout. On the eleventh day and on the full moon, he also keeps vigilant vigil, remaining awake in deep devotion. To honor the rite, he offers sesame into the sacred fire and gives sesame in charity. After ritually sipping pañcagavya—the five auspicious products of the cow—he worships Lord Hari according to the prescribed rites. Then, together with his relatives, he partakes of food in silence, upholding the sanctity of the observance. In the bright fortnight, the vow is performed again as before, following the established rules. On the twelfth day, with a concentrated mind, he partakes of pañcagavya once more. After worshipping the Lord, the self-controlled devotee offers a gift to the priest: a full water-pot, beautifully adorned with fragrant substances, accompanied by the proper fee. This offering is presented to a Brahmin who knows the Self, as instructed to the best of sages. With reverence, the devotee prays, “O Mādhava, be well-pleased by the supreme gift of food.” Thereafter, to the best of his ability and together with his relatives, he again eats in silence, maintaining the discipline of the vow. Such a one, through this observance, never returns from the world of Brahmā; he is liberated from the cycle of birth and death. This vow is like a forest fire to all accumulated sins, burning them away completely. Such is the fruit obtained by men from this sacred fasting: deliverance from the most terrible afflictions, even those numbering in the millions. This observance destroys all sins, is supremely meritorious, and brings benefit to all the worlds. Similarly, in the holy month of Ashvina, a twice-born should undertake this vow. He should consume pañcagavya and sleep near the image of Vishnu, filled with faith, self-control, and free from anger. With a pure heart, he worships Vishnu, and then makes a solemn resolve, reciting the vow: “At the end of the month, O Lord of gods, I will break the fast by your command. Grant me what I desire and remove all obstacles.” From that moment until the month’s end, he resides in the temple of Hari, keeping a lamp burning continuously in the Lord’s house throughout the month. Afterwards, he bathes according to the prescribed method, ever devoted to Narayana. With devotion and humility, he feeds Brahmins to the best of his ability. In this way, the vow-holder observes thirteen monthly fasts, each with care and reverence, giving gifts and ornaments according to his capacity. The merit thus earned is twice that of the celebrated Atirātra sacrifice, and equal to the supreme fruit of the eightfold Ishtoma. Indeed, he gains twice the merit of the superior Ishtoma, and eight times the fruit of the Jyotishtoma and other great sacrifices. The reward is eight times greater than that of the Aśvamedha sacrifice, five times greater than that of the Naramedha, and three times greater than that of the Gomedha and Brahmamedha sacrifices. Ultimately, the devotee attains a form resembling Hari Himself, endowed with all enjoyments and supreme bliss. Having reached that blessed state, he knows no grief, abiding forever in the joy and presence of the Lord.