In the sacred tradition, it is taught that one should offer curd-rice, rice cooked with milk, pulses, and cakes as part of the ritual. The wise are instructed to recite the name ‘Ganga-bearer’ as well as the name of Shambhu, for by doing so, one attains inexhaustible desires, just as Maheshvara himself has declared. These words were spoken by Rudra to the sage among the gods, affirming their truth. Then, from the navel of the divine, beings emerged and became gods. His supreme delight grows in connection with the kadamba tree, and from this delight, a banyan tree arose, which forever serves as his seat for asceticism. This, too, was created for Sharva, always fashioned by his lord. The thorny khadira tree became more excellent than any work of Vishvakarman, and the sindhuvara, placed in a pot, shines as the lord of the hosts. The black udumbara tree was born from Rudra, along with the bull who brings garments. From Katyayani came the shami tree, and the bilva appeared in Lakshmi’s hand. Upon Vasuki’s extended tail and back grew the sacred grasses, both white and black. As all these came into being, devotion arose through them. It is said that one should worship Vishnu within these forms, thereby fulfilling his portion. This worship continues with the chief herbs, as long as the autumn season lasts. Jewels, pearls, coral, and various kinds of garments are offered, as well as bitter offerings that are whole and unbroken. When a full year passes with everything remaining whole in the household, one should bathe with that which kept the year whole. In sacrifice, this very thing is spoken of; in giving, one’s own capacity is emphasized, O twice-born. Various incense should be offered, so that the year may be supreme, along with foods that are whole, colored, and suitable for sucking or eating. One should declare to the best of sages, O virtuous one, with the prescribed mantra: “May my unbroken things be for righteousness, wealth, pleasure, and liberation.” By this truth, O Keśava, may righteousness and all else remain unbroken. O Brahman, one should uphold the vow of unbrokenness in all things. Thus, righteousness, wealth, pleasure, and liberation arise without decay. Now, the auspicious Vaiṣṇava protective cage is recited: In the east, “Protect me, O Viṣṇu; I have come to you for refuge.” In the south, “Protect me, O Viṣṇu; I have come to you for refuge.” In the west, “Protect me, O Viṣṇu; I have come to you for refuge.” In the north, “O Lord of the universe, I have come to you for refuge.” In the northeast, “Salutations! Protect me, destroyer of harm; I have come to you for refuge.” In the southeast, “O Viṣṇu, hold me fast and protect me, O Boar of the sacrifice.” In the southwest, “Protect me, O Divine Form, O Man-Lion.” In the northwest, “Protect me, O God with the horse’s head; salutations to you.” Always, “Protect me, O Unconquered One; salutations to you, O Invincible One.” “O Boundless One, salutations to you; O Great Delusion, salutations to you.” Having thus invoked, “Protect me, O God; salutations to you, O Supreme Person.” Thus, the ritual and the invocation are fulfilled, ensuring wholeness, protection, and the blessings of righteousness, wealth, pleasure, and liberation.