O revered sage, if you truly seek liberation, then worship with your whole being. Let your devotion be unwavering, for even the fierce rākṣasas will not cast their gaze upon one who is deeply devoted to Viṣṇu. For such a devotee, the highest good is attained; those who offer themselves with true bhakti are indeed superior for this reason. Consider those hands most fruitful which are engaged in the worship of Viṣṇu, and know that the tongue which lovingly utters the names of Hari is praised as noble by the virtuous. There is no reality to compare with the guru, and no deity higher than Keśava. In this fleeting and insubstantial world, it is the worship of Hari that alone is real and enduring. With the axe of devotion to Hari, cut through all bonds and attain supreme happiness. Those ears that are filled with the essence of his stories are honored everywhere. O Nārada, constantly offer your worship to the Lord who abides in the vastness of the sky. But know, O best of sages, that he cannot be seen or pointed out by those whose minds are not purified. The wise call the eternal indweller 'awake'; when the self is without deep sleep, it is said to be 'dreaming.' When the self is without its own form, free from both merit and demerit, then the Lord, who is the essence of the supreme Brahman, is called 'deep sleep.' Therefore, O best of Brahmins, worship Janārdana, who is as radiant and flickering as lightning. The Lord of worlds is pleased only with the one in whom he truly abides. The slayer of Madhu and Kaiṭabha, the Lord of the universe, is pleased with such a person. Through the company of the good and the absence of ego, the Lord of Lakṣmī is pleased. One who always acts in this way is dear to Adhokṣaja. When the Lord of the universe is pleased with her, he grants her his own abode, O sage. Even those who are devoted to worshipping the gods find satisfaction in Keśava. But beware of pride, for wealth is as unstable as a flash of lightning. Riches are ever troubled by kings and others, and can be destroyed in a moment. How much of life is gathered, only to be lost through food and fleeting pleasures? How much is spent in sensual enjoyment, and when, then, will one perform righteous deeds? Therefore, while you are young, perform good deeds without pride. The highest state is the true refuge from calamities and destruction. Why should a man commit sin in vain, clinging to the illusion of permanence? Place no trust in this uncertain world, where death may strike at any time. To end the cycle of bodily union, worship Janārdana at once. Constantly worship Viṣṇu, for a human birth is exceedingly rare to attain. Even for those confused, human birth is somehow achieved. The tendency for enjoyment among men arises from austerities performed in previous lives. Who, then, is more foolish than the one who is dull-minded and insensible? Where can discernment be found among those who are extremely foolish? Who would not worship that Brāhmaṇa, radiant with the lamp of liberation from worldly existence? Even a twice-born who lacks devotion to Viṣṇu falls lower than a dog-eater. When Hari is pleased, all is pleased, for he pervades everything. Thus, the entire universe—moving and unmoving—ultimately dissolves into Viṣṇu.