In the sacred tradition, it is taught that the 'Unempty Bed' rite should be performed with great care and reverence. The offering must be given only to a knower of the Vedas, never to a man whose wife is barren. The couple, once seated according to the proper rite, should be adorned beautifully. To the wife, a vessel filled with nourishing food and delicacies is presented, while the Brahmin receives a golden vessel containing the necessary items. An image of the Lord of gods is offered, accompanied by a water pot. Whoever performs this rite for Hari, free from miserliness and devoted to Narayana, will never experience separation from their spouse. As long as the moon, sun, and stars endure, a woman will not become a widow, nor will the couple suffer deformity or sorrow. Their sons, cattle, and jewels remain safe for seven thousand kalpas and seven hundred kalpas. Through the 'Unempty Bed' rite, one is honored in the world of Vishnu. Brahma then asks Ishvara how health, prosperity, steadfastness of mind, and constancy in dharma always arise, and how one attains faultlessness and supreme devotion to Vishnu. Ishvara replies, appreciating the question, and begins to recount the conversation between Virocana and the wise Bhargava. Virocana, the mighty son of Prahlada, was seen by Bhargava after sixteen years. Bhargava, the illustrious son of Bhrigu, greeted him, saying, "Well done, well done, mighty-armed Virocana, may you have auspiciousness!" As Bhargava laughed, Virocana, the slayer of gods, asked, "O Brahman, why did you laugh at me and say 'Well done, well done'?" Bhargava replied, "Out of wonder at the greatness of your vow. Long ago, when the Trident-bearer was enraged for the destruction of Daksha, a drop of sweat from his terrible face fell, burning through and scorching the seven netherworlds and seven oceans. This drop became Vīrabhadra, terrifying and blazing, adorned with many faces, eyes, flames, and endowed with ten thousand arms and legs. After destroying Daksha’s sacrifice, he brought about a great calamity, but the burning of the three worlds was restrained by Śiva. Śiva addressed Vīrabhadra: 'You have accomplished the destruction of Daksha’s sacrifice; now your task is complete. Grant peace to all and become the foremost among planets. People of noble lineage, purified in soul, will joyfully worship you. You will be renowned as Aṅgāraka, son of the Earth, and have a second form in the world of the gods. Those who worship you on the fourth day will obtain endless beauty, health, and prosperity.' Thus, Vīrabhadra attained peace, assuming forms at will, and at that moment was born again as a planet. Once, Virocana witnessed excellent worship and offerings being performed by a Śūdra. Because of this, Virocana was born handsome, a god, a thunderbolt to the enemy clans, and endowed with various beautiful qualities. Therefore, gods and Dānavas call him Virocana, for he witnessed the vow performed by the Śūdra. Bhargava was amazed at such beauty and splendor, and when he exclaimed, 'Excellent, excellent!' Virocana replied, 'Ah, what great glory!' Even by seeing, one attains beauty and prosperity—how much more by performing! Because the son of the Earth’s gift of cows and other items was disparaged, Virocana was born in the womb of the enemy of the gods, as a Daitya. After hearing Bhargava’s words, the heroic son of Prahlada questioned him further, wishing to hear the details of the vow and the greatness and procedure of the charity he had witnessed. Bhargava responded respectfully, describing the ritual: On the fourth day, the day of Aṅgāraka, one should bathe with clay, adorned with a ruby, facing north, and recite the mantra to Agni, lord of the gods. The Śūdra, remaining silent, should meditate on Bhauma, abstaining from pleasures, and anoint himself with cow dung at sunset. The courtyard must be adorned with garlands of flowers, and after worship, an eight-petaled lotus is drawn with saffron or, if unavailable, red sandalwood. Four hand-shaped offerings are prepared, accompanied by food and edibles. Red rice grains mixed with rubies are placed at the four corners, along with various fruits. Fragrant substances and garlands are arranged likewise. After worshipping a tawny cow with golden horns, silver hooves, and a bronze milking vessel, adorned with cloth, a strong, red-hoofed, gentle ox is prepared, along with seven kinds of grains wrapped in cloth, and a golden figure of a man the size of a thumb, with long arms. A four-armed gold figure is placed in a copper vessel atop jaggery mixed with ghee, for one skilled in Sāma melodies, who has conquered the senses and possesses eloquence, beauty, and good conduct. All these offerings are given to a twice-born householder, never to one who is deceitful. This is the sweat-born offering of Pinākin. Bhargava concludes, "Desiring beauty, I have taken refuge in you; accept this arghya—homage to you." The arghya is offered with the mantra and water mixed with red sandalwood, completing the sacred rite.