When Ambarīṣa heard the divine words, his heart was filled with joy. He spoke reverently, “O Lord of the gods, may you always be present in my hermitage.” In devotion, Ambarīṣa worshipped a single image of the Lord, following the prescribed methods with utmost care. He adorned the image with fragrant substances, beautiful flowers, and sacred ointments, offering his love and reverence. As time passed, the Blessed Lord took residence in the temple of Vishnu, honoring Ambarīṣa’s truthful words. Even today, it is said, O King, that Vishnu abides by the promise given to the devoted king. From that moment onward, the practice of ritual worship began upon the earth. It is proclaimed, O great king, that whoever worships Hrishikesha with devotion in the city of Nṛpārbuda, and whoever keeps vigil on the sacred night of Ekadashi, will attain the supreme abode—an exalted realm difficult even for the gods to reach. The merit earned by gifting a Kapila cow at Jyestha Pushkara during the month of Kartika is immense. Whether the day of Hari falls in the bright or dark fortnight, it is a time for earnest worship. Therefore, one should strive with all effort to worship according to the prescribed methods, for whoever worships Hrishikesha will not be born again. Consider, O best of kings: one person may undertake all the sacred pilgrimages; another may give every kind of gift to Brahmins; one may give away a thousand maidens in marriage as prescribed; another may offer the highest gifts at Kurukshetra during a solar eclipse; some perform grand sacrifices like Agnistoma, complete with proper offerings; others journey to the Himalayas and abandon their bodies there; some leave their bodies at the holy Sutirtha, where Bhrigu descended; another may fast unto death; one may eloquently teach the knowledge of Brahman, having heard and understood it; some perform the ancestral rites at Gaya during the fortnight for ancestors; others, with focused minds, undertake a thousand Cāndrāyaṇa vows; some observe vows and austerities perfectly for a thousand years; and a Brahmin may thoroughly recite the four Vedas. Why speak at length, O king? Hear this in brief: with all effort, one should remain in the presence of Hari. On one side stands Hṛṣīkeśa, on the other Karṇikeśvara. Even those who have committed great sins find refuge in the presence of Hari. Whoever offers even a single flower to Hṛṣīkeśa, O king, or anoints Him with devotion, or sweeps before Him with a focused mind, will rejoice in the world of Viṣṇu—there is no doubt. Especially, on the eleventh day of the bright fortnight of Kārtika, O best of kings, however much one reveals the sins accumulated over many births, worship of Hṛṣīkeśa with the five nectars purifies all. Therefore, with all effort, one should worship Hṛṣīkeśa; indeed, such worship should always be performed for Him. This practice, established long ago by accomplished souls, perfectly grants success to living beings. There, a Siddha named Viśvāvasu performed great austerities. He had conquered anger, pride, and all actions of the senses. The king was pleased with him and personally appeared before him, blessing his devotion and discipline.