With deep reverence and devotion, one should begin by feeding the Brahmins, offering them ginger mixed with jaggery to satisfy their cravings. Afterward, gifts are bestowed upon them, and fine garments are provided for both women and men. The wise then presents a vessel filled with ghee to the Brahmin, honoring them with this sacred offering. Such a person, through these acts, is regarded as being composed of the stars and eternal in nature. This ritual was first performed by the sage Bhrigu and is known to destroy all sins. As a result, beautiful offspring are born, and all limbs become well-formed. Keśava, the divine, removes all afflictions arising from both father and mother, granting boundless joy of mind and a splendid form. When Janārdana, the lord of the stars, is worshipped, he bestows these blessings. Arundhatī, greatly fortunate, attained supreme fame through her devotion. By worshipping Govinda, she was blessed with Revanta as her son. King Pūruvāḥ, too, attained supreme beauty and a prosperous kingdom. All those who worshipped the lord of the stars, endowed with form, obtained their desired happiness. Now, listen to the supreme ordinance of the lord of the stars concerning pilgrimage, O virtuous one. Arundhatī worshipped Janārdana on the eighth day of the month of Caitra. Meanwhile, Prahlāda, the lord of the Daityas, journeyed to Kurukṣetra. After inviting others, he bathed according to the procedures prescribed in the Vedas. Having completed his purification, he went to meet the lion among men. Elsewhere, a Dānava traveled to Gokarṇa, while another Daitya went eastward to see Kāmeśvara. Prahlāda himself went to Puṇḍarīka in the great waters. He worshipped Puṇḍarīka and remained there for three days. After bathing at Kṛṣṇatīrtha, the pure one stayed for three nights. He then proceeded to Akhaṇḍa on the Payoṣṇī river to see the Lord, and next, the wise one went to Kumārila on the Vitastā to behold him. Wherever worship was performed, the destruction of sin was accomplished. For the delight of the gods and the welfare of the world, Prahlāda created these rituals and observances. After duly eating curd, he journeyed to Maṇimanta. There, after bathing at the excellent tīrtha of Prajāpati, the great-minded one saw Śambhu, Brahmā, the Lord of gods, and Prajāpati. Having stayed there for six nights, he continued to Madhunandinī, where the foremost of Dānavas witnessed Śūlabāhu and Govinda. Vāsudeva also revealed the trident, and as you inquire, let me recount what Viṣṇu had previously told to the future Manu. Prahlāda worshipped Virañci from nearby, and, pleased with his devotion, Virañci granted him a boon. However, due to the curses of the Brahmarṣis, Prahlāda lost his desired object and, in water and fire, was deprived of his own qualities. Afflicted by this loss, he wandered across the earth, and in his fury, destroyed all rites. Together with his companions, the Blessed Lord journeyed to the Himalayas, where Shiva, the three-eyed one, resides. There, those two mighty lords of the gods, fierce in their deeds, exchanged their own weapons. Believing these weapons to be invincible to enemies and terrible in form, Prahlāda entered the river, fearful as if swept away by a flood. On both banks, the lords of the monkeys, armed and ready, suddenly assumed hidden forms, preparing for what was to come.