In reverence to Madhusūdana, fragrant offerings are gathered and presented with heartfelt supplications. The devotee prays, “May our bed never be empty in this place, always by your grace.” With sincerity, they implore Vishnu, “By truth, O immeasurably powerful one, let the destruction of my household life not occur, O Lord.” As night descends, the devotee, guided by divine wisdom, partakes only of food free from oil and alkaline substances. While offering the oblation, they recite, “May Lakshmi’s bearer be pleased with me.” The rituals are observed as long as the sun rises among heaps of scorpions, and when the sun enters Libra, Hari’s desire awakens; after this time, Shiva’s presence stirs. According to one’s means, bedding and coverings are arranged, and when these acts are performed, separation does not befall anyone here. When the lunar eighth day coincides with Mrigashira, it is remembered as the proper time. Dwelling in the sanctuary at this moment is known as inexhaustible worship. After bathing, the devotee worships the Three-eyed One with flowers of the thorn-apple, and offers gifts to a Brahmin, including gold. Incense made of sarja resin is offered, along with honey and sweet drinks as oblations. The devotee prays, “May Hiranyaksha be pleased with me,” and gives sesame as prescribed. Incense of shri-vasana resin is offered, and the oblation is honey-rice pudding. With gentle words, they invoke, “May the stationary among cows be pleased with me.” In the month of Margashirsha, bathing and worship with curd are remembered as auspicious. The learned proclaim salutations, praying, “May Sharva be pleased.” Incense made from honey resin is offered, along with honey and sweet cakes. The devotee addresses the Lord of the gods, saying, “Obeisance to you, O Three-eyed One.” Incense, sandal paste applied to the feet, and rice mixed with sesame are presented as offerings. They pray, “May the great god, consort of Uma, be pleased with me.” At the conclusion of the fast, the ceremonial bathing of the Three-eyed One is performed in proper order, accompanied by the plea, “Be gracious; I am afflicted. O Lord, please remove my sorrow as is fitting.” The observance of the fast is faithfully carried out. Worship is offered with jasmine flowers, incense, and sandalwood. Rudra is pleased with a pair of garments, as his names are recited. A wise devotee offers incense of guggulu and buffalo dung mixed with ghee. Gifts are given, along with food offerings and a deer skin, as prescribed. With unwavering faith, the act of pleasing the Lord of the gods is performed. The worship of Shankara is said to be with mango blossoms, and the wise recite the Lord’s names, which destroy the bonds of time and death. Those invested with the sacred thread and devoted in mind offer cooked food. Incense is presented to the Three-eyed One, bringing prosperity in the future. The devotee gives, as gifts, an umbrella, a garment, and a necklace. With devotion, they recite prayers for the satisfaction of the Lord of the universe. Incense of white dhattura flowers and silhaka is offered. With loud proclamation, the devotee offers salutations: “Salutations to you, destroyer of Daksha’s sacrifice!” Incense made from auspicious leaves bearing fruit and other fragrant substances is presented, completing the sacred rites with devotion and reverence.