O best of sages, the Lord cannot be pointed out or seen by those whose minds remain unpurified. The wise call the eternal indweller ‘awake’, and when the self is not in 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, composed of the supreme Brahman, is called ‘deep sleep’. Therefore, O best of Brahmins, worship Janārdana, whose presence flickers like lightning. The Lord of the worlds is pleased only with those in whom He abides. The slayer of Madhu and Kaiṭabha, the Lord of the universe, is pleased with such a devotee. Through association with the good and absence of ego, the Lord of Lakṣmī is also pleased. One who always acts in this way is truly pleasing to Adhokṣaja. When the Lord of the universe is pleased with her, He grants her His own abode, O sage. Those who are devoted to worshipping the gods bring satisfaction to Keśava. Do not indulge in pride, for wealth is as fleeting and unstable as lightning. Riches are 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 other enjoyments? How much is spent in sensual pleasures, and when will one perform righteous deeds? Therefore, while you are young, perform righteous deeds without pride. The highest state is the refuge from calamities and destruction. Why should a man commit sin in vain, thinking anything is permanent? One should not place trust here, certainly, amid the uncertainty of death. To end the union of the body, worship Janārdana at once. Constantly worship Viṣṇu, for human birth is exceedingly rare. For the confused, human birth is somehow attained, and the tendency for enjoyment among men is the result of austerities performed in previous births. Who is more foolish than one who is dull-minded and insensible? Where does discernment reside among those who are extremely foolish? Who would not worship that Brāhmaṇa, illuminated by the lamp of liberation from worldly existence? Even a twice-born who lacks devotion to Viṣṇu is lower than a dog-eater. When Hari is pleased, all is pleased, for He pervades everything. Thus, the entire universe, moving and unmoving, dissolves into Viṣṇu. In the same way, Hari envelops the whole world, both animate and inanimate. Know that both are near; their destruction comes through service to Hari. He who severs the bonds of worldly existence should not be neglected. By worshipping him, O best of sages, a man attains liberation. When the world abides in the name of Hari, it revolves within samsara. Led away by the servants of Yama, one is powerless to practice righteousness. Therefore, one should worship Viṣṇu as long as liberation is desired. Death is always near; thus, one should be devoted to righteousness. Yet, recognizing that all is perishable, some do not practice dharma. Abandoning hypocritical conduct, one should worship Vāsudeva.