In ancient times, the greatness of a certain sacred observance was renowned throughout the worlds as the bestower of all desired blessings. Those who sought their own welfare would gather together and celebrate a grand festival at the appointed time. O Queen of the gods, this observance was to be performed on the fourteenth or ninth day of the dark fortnight, with whatever offerings were available, especially during the auspicious month of Malimluca. First, the devotee would adopt a sacred vow, holding the remembrance of Vāsudeva deep within the heart. With a firm resolve, he would invite the Brāhmaṇas to participate. Then, at midday, he would worship the eternal Lord, adorned with Lakṣmī, offering his devotion not only to the Lord but also to the ancestors and grandfathers of his lineage. The ritual was marked by offerings of nine kinds of sweet foods, incense, and lamps, accompanied by the melodious sounds of bells and drums, musical notes, and resonant tones. If the devotee could not obtain these items, even cotton would suffice, for the sake of endless spiritual fruit. With his wife at his side and a joyful spirit, he would offer arghya with his hands, filled with devotion. As he offered arghya, he would recite: “Receive this arghya, O Lord, be the giver of complete fruit.” In prayer, he would proclaim: “Salutations to you, O bliss of Śrī, O bliss of Brahman, O compassionate one.” Having thus prayed to Govinda, he would personally worship the Lord, following after the Brāhmaṇas. According to the rite, he would feed the Brāhmaṇas with cooked rice pudding, together with his wife, as was proper. To the best of his ability, he would honor them with garments, ornaments, and saffron, along with jackfruits, coconuts, oranges, and pomegranates. Sugar, clarified butter cakes, karṇikā sweets, and pieces of maṇḍaka bread would be served, as well as various vegetables and ripe mangoes, each presented separately. Fragrant curries would be offered, with gentle speech. He would invite the Brāhmaṇas to request whatever pleased them, offering whatever he had prepared. Afterwards, he would dismiss them, giving betel and gifts as tokens of gratitude. The one who gave generously to the best of Brāhmaṇas would become most fortunate. Betel, it was said, brought the blessing of fortunate sons; fire was pleased by powder, and the god of love by khadira wood. Having satisfied the married couples and placed sweets in their hands, the ritual would be complete. O dearest, a woman who performed this vow without transgression would be blessed. Whether man or woman, whoever observed the rite for the Malimluce month would find favor. Yet, if one attained the Malimluce but failed to worship, then I, Nārāyaṇa, am not worshipped with supreme devotion. However, there was a subtle warning: the foolish man who performed this observance elsewhere, except in the great forest of Mahakala, would not find its full fruit. In the extra month, O Vyasa, at the holy place called Purushottama, one should worship Purushottama, whose feet are cherished by Lakshmi. There, having attained a hundred desired objects, the devotee is honored in Vishnu’s world. Having fasted properly, he should keep vigil at night, O Vyasa. One should perform the worship of Vishnu, and likewise the water procession. Through proper observance, sons, wife, wealth, long life, health, and prosperity are obtained. In the eastern part of that place is Jaṭeśvara, the great lord, who, through intense austerity, attained supreme merit and became the best among the virtuous. At that sacred site, it is prescribed that a man should bathe and offer a cow with sesame seeds, completing the ritual with reverence and devotion, thereby securing blessings for himself and his lineage.