At the conclusion of three years, the sacred extra month is attained. The Lord declares, “I am ever the master of this extra month, O Supreme Person. My abode, called Puruṣottama, is eternally established here. In the vast forest of Time, wherever my holy ford is named, for those who come here, nothing of mine is to be received without due observance. Even if the extra month has not yet arrived, when it does, one should undertake a vow in my honor.” He explains that bathing, giving, recitation, offerings, self-study, and rites for ancestors performed during this time all become inexhaustible in their merit, O Kamalā. Yet, for those who neglect this, poverty increases their sorrow and disease. Out of affection, the Lord assures, “I grant you to them, O lovely one, and by my grace, all these blessings are endless.” The greatness of this month bestows every desired boon upon the worlds. Therefore, at its arrival, those who seek their welfare should celebrate a grand festival. “O Queen of the gods,” He says, “on the fourteenth or ninth day of the dark fortnight, with whatever offerings are at hand—and especially in the month called Malimluca—let them first adopt a vow, remembering Vāsudeva in their hearts. With firm resolve, they should invite Brāhmaṇas.” At midday, to the eternal Lord adorned with Lakṣmī, worship should be performed with utmost devotion, including homage to the ancestors and grandfathers of the lineage. The offerings are to include nine kinds of sweet foods, incense, lamps, and the sounds of bells and drums, accompanied by music and resonant tones. If these cannot be procured, then even simple cotton will suffice for endless fruits. Together with his wife, the devotee should joyfully offer arghya, taking it in his hands with full devotion. The arghya mantra is recited: “Receive this arghya, O Lord, be the giver of complete fruit.” The prayer follows: “Salutations to you, O bliss of Śrī, O bliss of Brahman, O compassionate one.” After praying to Govinda, he should worship personally, following the Brāhmaṇas. Having worshipped according to the rite, he should feed them with cooked rice pudding, and together with his wife, serve them as appropriate. He should offer garments, ornaments, saffron, jackfruits, coconuts, oranges, and pomegranates; sugar, clarified butter cakes, karṇikā sweets, and maṇḍaka bread; and various vegetables and ripe mangoes, each served separately. Fragrant curries are served, accompanied by gentle words. The Brāhmaṇas are invited to request whatever pleases them, whatever the host has prepared. Afterwards, the Brāhmaṇas are dismissed, receiving betel and gifts. Whoever gives to the best of Brāhmaṇas becomes most fortunate. Betel, O beloved, brings the blessing of fortunate sons. Fire is pleased by powder, and the god of love by khadira wood. The married couples are satisfied and given sweets into their hands. “O dearest,” the Lord says, “a woman who performs this vow here without transgression—whether man or woman, whoever observes the rite for the Malimluce—” thus, the sacred observance is complete, bestowing endless blessings upon all who undertake it with devotion.