The sage described a sacred sequence of placements upon the body, guiding the devotee through a journey both physical and spiritual. He began with the heart, then the navel, the banner, the knees, the feet, and once more the head. Further, the feet, knees, the region of generation, navel, heart, mouth, and nostrils became points of focus. These placements, he explained, are not arbitrary: for those who follow the order of creation—the varṇins—the syllables are placed accordingly; for householders, the order follows the path of sustenance. The sage clarified that for the varṇins, the sequence is fourfold, while for householders, it is fivefold. Yet, the wise know that for a householder who has become detached, the sequence concludes with dissolution itself. Through the tenfold cycle of the mind, the presence of Krishna arises vividly within. He then described further placements—on the thighs, the neck, the navel, the belly, and again the heart. The two eyes, two ears, two nostrils, and two cheeks are included, followed by the head, and all the preceding and subsequent parts, each with their own divisions. The root center, the region of generation, the knees, and the feet are also honored, as are the thighs, knees, shanks, and feet, in their proper order. Through this supreme placement, the very form of Krishna is revealed to the devotee. The sage instructed that both the ten-limbed and five-limbed placements should be performed in sequence, and the foremost devotee of Vishnu should also place the sacred energy upon the hip, the back, and the head. There exists yet another collection of placements, known as the eighteen-limbed procedure, which should be followed as well. The practitioner is to display sacred hand gestures: the gesture of the flute, the bilva leaf, and others. When the fingers, except the thumb, are held straight, they become like the branches of the hand. Spreading the fingers wide forms the gesture of armor (varmamudrā). The missile gesture (astramudrā) is made by bringing the index and middle fingers to the eyes and then projecting them outward in all directions. The right thumb should touch the little finger, which is then extended—each gesture carrying deep significance. The sage noted that the garlands, Śrīvatsa, and Kaustubha are not specifically mentioned in these rituals, for they are already perfected within Krishna’s form. With firm intent, one should place the seed of desire in the lotus of one’s heart, reciting the sacred syllable while forming the secret bilva gesture. This, said the sages, brings all happiness. Simply knowing these gestures is enough to remove all obstacles. A single sequence is prescribed for all, whether following the ten-limbed or the eighteen-limbed procedures. The devotee is to meditate upon Krishna, who holds aloft the Govardhana mountain with his raised, outstretched arms. While meditating, the mantra should be recited, and the wise proceed without an umbrella, trusting in the Lord’s protection. Remembering Krishna, offerings are made to the Lord of the sky, thus counteracting the fruitless efforts of lesser sacrifices. One should meditate upon him as he plays on the banks of the Yamuna, delighting in bathing and other divine sports. Having meditated thus, the devotee offers ten thousand libations of milk, or water, in sacred oblation. For those afflicted with constant delusion, distress, eruptions, fever, and similar ailments, meditation upon Krishna mounted on Garuda, endowed with the strength of Pradyumna, is prescribed. While meditating, the mantra is recited upon the crown of the head, and the afflicted one finds relief from fever. Ten thousand oblations, using pieces of nectar, are offered to pacify fever. The mantra is recited while the suffering person is gently touched with both hands, bringing further relief. With the same nectar, rituals are performed to remove the threat of untimely death. For the blessing of progeny, one meditates upon a son and recites the mantra one hundred thousand times, seeking the increase of sons, grandsons, and descendants. By offering sons into the fire kindled with sacred wood, sons of long life are obtained. Reciting the mantra ten thousand times in the morning, one sprinkles a woman for six days, using water from a cup made of banyan leaves after her morning purification. Even a barren woman, by these means, is blessed with a son endowed with all auspicious qualities. Thus, the sage revealed the sacred practices, each step leading the devoted soul closer to the grace and presence of Krishna.