By the grace of Vāsudeva, a certain place became truly wondrous, sanctified beyond compare. It stands eternally as the abode of liberation for all beings—as it is for the Lord himself. There, souls assume various forms, ever yearning for Viṣṇu’s celestial realm. Nowhere else can one attain dharma as profoundly as in this sacred land. Here, the fulfillment of all desires arises for living beings, especially through acts of generosity, honoring Brahmins, and for couples devoted to each other. The merit gained from this place surpasses that of all sacrifices and the ritual bathing in all sacred waters. Remarkably, simply by seeing this holy site, all that merit accrues to the visitor. In this place, people are to perform the rite of completion, led by Brahmins. After two and a half years have passed, on two days within the fortnight, or after eighty-three years and four months, the completion ceremony should be carefully observed. The supreme merit, always extolled for those who perform sacrifices, is likewise attained by those who dwell here for 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 worshipped, beginning with Gauri, in proper order. With devotion, one should craft an image resembling the lunar disc, according to one’s means—whether half or a quarter of those means, guided by faith and resources. After creating the image, Moon worship is to be performed according to the prescribed rituals of the scriptures. A fire offering should be made with the Soma mantra, as one is able. With care, the hymn of Soma’s origin and the Soma Sūkta should be recited. The placement of the Moon and its phases in the mandala is to be performed with water. A mandala resembling the Moon’s orb should be fashioned with auspicious rice grains, and full pots are to be placed at the four corners outside. Salutations are offered to the Moon—the widower, friend of the water-lily; to the nectar-rayed one, to Soma, lord of plants; to the lord of the stars and master of the night. The Moon is praised with sixteen names, recited in order. With devotion, offerings are then made as prescribed, accompanied 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. Clothing and coverings are to be given to the twice-born for the sake of peace, and the satisfaction of the priests’ minds ensured by estimating their wealth. The twice-born couple must be honored with effort and with garments. Images, preceded by a cow, are given to the Brahmins; gifts are joyfully made to the twice-born for the delight of the Moon. The wise spend the remainder of the day in fasting, may eat with relatives, and then relinquish the observance. Thus is performed the excellent vow of a thousand moons; by this vow, the pure-hearted attains the world of the Moon. O Brahmin, as dear as one is to Nārāyaṇa, so shall he become. At this time, the god named Dharma-Hari arrives, a destroyer of the impurities of the Kali age. He knows the essence of the Vedas and their branches, accomplished in his own duties. Having come to this sacred place, Dharma-Hari performed a grand procession with reverence. Raising both arms, the Brahmin joyfully spoke, his heart full of devotion.