With unwavering faith, one should undertake the sacred act of pleasing the Lord of the gods. The worship of Shankara, the great ascetic, is especially performed with mango blossoms, O Lord. The wise know that reciting the names of the Lord brings immense benefit, for such recitation destroys the power of time and death itself. Those who wear the sacred thread and are devoted in mind are advised to offer cooked food in their worship. Incense should be offered to the Three-eyed One, for this act promises prosperity in days to come. A devotee may also give gifts—an umbrella, a garment, and a necklace—offering them with heartfelt devotion for the satisfaction of the Lord of the universe. To further please him, one should offer incense made of white dhattura flowers and silhaka, and proclaim aloud salutations to Shiva, destroyer of Daksha’s sacrifice. Incense made from auspicious leaves bearing fruit, as well as fragrant substances, should also be offered. The devotee presents curd-rice, rice cooked with milk, pulses, and cakes, delighting the Lord with these offerings. The wise recite the names ‘Ganga-bearer’ and ‘Shambhu,’ for by doing so, inexhaustible desires are fulfilled, just as Maheshvara himself declared. These instructions were spoken by Rudra to the sage among the gods, and so it is, not otherwise. Then, from the navel of the Lord, beings emerged and became gods. His supreme delight increases through the presence of the kadamba tree. From this delight, a banyan tree arose, which always serves as his ascetic seat, made for Sharva by his own lordly power. The thorny khadira tree became more excellent than all the works of Vishvakarman. The sindhuvara, placed in a pot, shines as the lord of the hosts. The black udumbara tree was born from Rudra, and the bull, bringer of garments, appeared as well. From Katyayani came the shami tree, and the bilva arose in Lakshmi’s hand. On Vasuki’s extended tail and back, sacred grasses grew, both white and black. As all these wondrous things came into being, devotion arose because of them. One should worship Vishnu within these forms, for thereby his portion is fulfilled. With the chief herbs, worship continues as long as the autumn season lasts. Jewels, pearls, coral, and various kinds of garments are offered, along with bitter offerings that are whole and unbroken. When a full year passes with everything in the house remaining whole and unbroken, one should bathe with that which preserved the year’s wholeness. In sacrifice, the same principle is spoken of; in giving, one should act according to one’s capacity, O twice-born. Various incense should be offered, so that the year may be supreme. Foods that are whole, colored, and suitable for sucking or eating are also to be given. One should declare to the best of sages, O virtuous one, with this mantra: “May my unbroken things be for righteousness, wealth, pleasure, and liberation.” By that truth, O Keśava, may righteousness and the rest remain unbroken. O Brahman, one should carry out the vow of unbrokenness in all things, for righteousness, wealth, pleasure, and liberation arise without decay. Now, I shall recite this auspicious Vaiṣṇava prayer: “In the east, protect me, O Viṣṇu; I have come to you for refuge.