O noble king, hear how the grand procession and worship of Brahmā unfolds in the city. First, the deity is taken throughout the entire city, accompanied by the joyous sounds of various musical instruments. After leading this sacred procession, the deity is bathed, and all the people of the city join in this purifying act. Once the ritual bath is complete, the Brahmins are fed and honored, especially the descendant of Śāṇḍilya. With auspicious sounds of sacred instruments, the deity is then placed upon the chariot. The son of Śāṇḍilya is worshipped at the front of the chariot, following the prescribed manner, and the Brahmins are invited to participate in auspicious rites and ceremonies. After the deity is secured on the chariot, a vigil is kept through the night. The city is alive with performances and abundant recitations of Brahma hymns. When morning arrives, the Brahmins are fed as generously as possible, with many kinds of food and delicacies. The people are worshipped with proper mantras, and offerings of ghee, milk, and rice pudding are made. The Brahmins are again invited with auspicious rites, and sacred words are proclaimed before the chariot is led through the city. Brahmā’s chariot is drawn by Brahmins who are learned in the four Vedas: Rig, Atharva, Sāma, and Yajur. The chariot of the god of gods is drawn in a clockwise circuit throughout the city, following the proper path. It is not to be drawn by anyone seeking Rudra’s favor, nor should anyone ascend the chariot except for a single attendant. On the right side of Brahmā, the image of Gāyatrī is placed; the attendant is set on the left, and a lotus is positioned in front. With the sounds of musical instruments and abundant conch blasts, the chariot is led in a clockwise circuit through the city. When the procession is complete, the deity is placed in its proper place after the ceremonial waving of lights. Whoever performs this procession, or even witnesses it with devotion, is greatly blessed. Those who draw the chariot attain the abode of Brahmā. On the new moon of Kārtika, those who kindle lamps and worship themselves in the hall of Brahma with fragrant flowers, new garments, and offerings, reach the supreme abode. On that first day, one attains Brahma’s realm; this auspicious guest day was established by King Bali. The day, called Bāleyī, is especially dear to Brahma, and those who worship Brahma and themselves on this day are praised. Such worshippers attain the supreme place of Vishnu, of immeasurable brilliance. In the month of Caitra, the first day is most auspicious. On that day, even if one touches a Śvapaca and then bathes, no sin, distress, or disease remains. Therefore, one should bathe, for the divine ritual of waving lights destroys all diseases. All items from cows, buffaloes, and so forth should be collected; with these cloths and other items, a garland is placed at the entrance. Food should be prepared for the Brahmins, for these three guest days were declared in ancient times. In the months of Kārtika, Āśvayuja, and Caitra, bathing and giving gifts are especially fruitful on the Kārtika day. The day of King Bali brings auspiciousness and benefits for animals. Gayatri spoke: what was spoken by Savitri to you, O lotus-born, is thus. Those Brahmins who do not perform worship, but those who hear Gayatri’s words and perform the ritual, after enjoying pleasures here, will attain liberation hereafter. Knowing this highest vision, the satisfied one grants a boon. Indra declared: “I will grant you a boon in battle for the defeat of enemies; then Brahma will free you after you go to the enemy’s abode. You will regain your lost city after destroying the enemy, and supreme joy will be yours. Your great kingdom in the three worlds will be free of obstacles. When you incarnate as Vishnu in the mortal world, together with your brother, you will suffer greatly due to the abduction of your wife. After slaying the enemy, you will regain your wife in the presence of the gods; taking her, you will rule again and then ascend to heaven. For eleven thousand years, you will dwell in heaven, your fame vast in the world, and the affection of the people will be yours. Their worlds, called Sāntānika, will remain established; by you, O god, men will be delivered in the form of Rāma.” Then Gāyatrī spoke to Rudra, the granter of boons: “Even when your liṅga has fallen, those men who worship it are purified, performers of virtuous deeds, and become partakers in the world of heaven. That state is not attained by Agnihotra or by sacrifice into the sacrificial fire. The state which men attain by worshipping your liṅga is not reached otherwise; those who always worship your liṅga on the bank of the Gaṅgā with bilva leaves, and those who worship in the early morning, become partakers in Rudra’s world. Having attained devotion to Śarva, O Agni, you become pure. When you are pleased, all the gods are pleased—there is no doubt. Through you, the gods are satisfied by the offering, and when you are pleased, they are surely pleased. They partake of the oblation—just as the Vedic statement declares. Gayatri spoke this to the Brahmins and to all present.” “Having pleased you, O Brahmins, men at all holy places will attain the realm called Vairāja—of this there is no doubt. By giving various kinds of food and many gifts, and by pleasing you at śrāddha rites, they become like the gods of gods.” Thus, O king, the sacred rituals and blessings unfold, bringing auspiciousness, liberation, and divine favor to all who participate with devotion.