As the soul approaches the gate of heaven, if separation occurs there, it is said to attain the supreme destination. For all who reach this heavenly threshold, that moment is considered auspicious and filled with promise. The sins committed on earth, through the body, weigh upon people—especially those accumulated on the fifteenth day of the bright fortnight in the month of Jyeṣṭha. At that sacred time and place, a thousand ceremonies dedicated to the Moon are performed by those devoted to vows and yoga. When these observances are fulfilled, the destruction of even the gravest sins occurs, and heaven becomes accessible to mortals. The origin, prescribed method, and completion of the Moon vow are all carefully described, guiding the faithful in their practice. To witness the greatness of this sacred place, the ocean of nectar itself arrived, accompanied by many wondrous events conducted in proper order and according to the rules. Having received the grace of the divine, the site, with its own name at the forefront, became truly marvelous through the favor of Vāsudeva. It is forever the abode of liberation for all beings, just as it is for the Lord Himself. Assuming various forms, souls always long for the realm of Viṣṇu, for nowhere else is dharma attained as it is here. The fulfillment of all desires blossoms for living beings at this place, especially through acts of giving, honoring Brahmins, and for couples. The merit gained here surpasses all sacrifices and even the bathing in all sacred waters. Simply seeing this place bestows such merit upon beings. Here, the completion rite is to be performed, led by Brahmins. After two and a half years have passed, on two days in the fortnight, or after eighty-three years plus four months, the completion ceremony should be carefully observed. The supreme merit declared for those who perform sacrifices is likewise obtained by those who live a thousand years. Such a meritorious vow is said to grant all happiness. On the fourteenth day, after purifying oneself by bathing and brushing the teeth, and again on the full moon day, worship of the Moon should be performed. First, the Mothers are to be honored in order, beginning with Gauri. With effort, one should fashion an image resembling the lunar disc, according to one’s means—using half or a quarter of those means if necessary. The image should be made based on one's faith and resources. Afterward, Moon worship is to be performed according to the prescribed rituals of the scriptures. One should offer fire sacrifices with the Soma mantra, according to one's means, and carefully recite the hymn of Soma's origin and the Soma Sūkta. The placement of the Moon and its phases in the mandala should be done with water, and a mandala resembling the Moon’s orb should be created with auspicious rice grains. At the four corners, full pots are to be placed outside. Salutations are offered always to the Moon: the widower, the friend of the water-lily, the nectar-rayed one, Soma, the lord of plants, the lord of the stars, and the master of the night. The Moon is praised with sixteen names in order. Then, with devotion, offerings are made according to ritual, preceded by mantras. Salutations are given to the Moon, who is born again and again at the end of each month. Having worshipped the Moon properly, one bows in reverence. For the sake of peace, clothing and coverings should be given to the twice-born. Thus, the sacred rites are fulfilled, and the blessings of the Moon flow forth.