By the grace of the Lord, the crossing of the vast ocean of worldly existence becomes possible. Therefore, the wise approach their teacher with reverence, standing before him as they would before Vishnu himself. With a tooth-cleaning stick fashioned from the milk-bearing tree and accompanied by sacred mantras, the ritual begins. After observing dreams, the discerning student shares them in the presence of the teacher, seeking guidance. On the sacred eleventh day, after fasting and bathing, one proceeds to the temple. The ground is marked carefully, following auspicious signs and proper procedure; or, an eight-petaled lotus is drawn and presented by the wise. Following the order of syllables, disciples are admitted, each holding flowers, ready for the ceremony. The deity is worshipped first in the east, as prescribed, and then, in the southeast and southwest, Nirriti is placed. Dhanada is established in the north, Rudra in Ishana’s domain; all the guardians of the directions are worshipped according to tradition. In the center of the lotus, Vishnu, the supreme Lord, receives worship. Aniruddha is honored in the west and again in the north. In the northeast, the conch is placed; in the southeast, the discus. The mace is worshipped in the northeast, and Garuda is placed in the south. Before the deity, the bow and sword are arranged, along with the Srivatsa and Kaustubha as the ninth item. Thus, Janardana, Lord of the gods, is worshipped with proper ceremony. If prosperity is sought, the deity is bathed with the Indra vessel. For conquering death, ablution is performed with Yama’s water. For peace, Varuna’s water is used; for destruction of sin, Vayu’s water. Rudra’s water is employed for knowledge and the attainment of the status of the guardians of the worlds. In this way, knowledge remains unobstructed for the prosperous and wise Brahmin. Such a devotee becomes instantly like Vishnu, or may become a king; the knower of rites worships according to the prescribed method of his own scripture. Having worshipped the gods and the guardians of the worlds with a serene mind, offerings for Agni, Varuna, and those burnt by Vayu are made according to the rite. Then, nourished by Soma, the wise one recites the prescribed vows. Afterwards, Rudra, Aditya, Agni, and the planetary guardians of the worlds are invoked. Having proclaimed the vow, the homa is performed, with oblations offered into the blazing fire using the sixteen-syllable mantra, and three offerings are made in the presence of the God of gods. The king, as part of this ritual, donates elephants, horses, chariots, and golden villages. The merit arising from these acts is great and manifests on earth. When one becomes initiated in mind and listens to the Varaha, the recitations are performed at sacred sites such as Pushkara, Prayaga, and the confluence of the Sindhu. At times of eclipse and solstice, the fruits accrue to those who recite. Even the gods, after performing austerities, meditate and speak thus: “When shall we, abandoning the body, attain the sixteenfold Varaha? When shall we reach the supreme abode, from which there is no return?” At this point, an ancient legend is recounted. There was once a king of great fame named Shveta, who resided in heaven. He wished to give the entire earth, with all its blossoming trees and forests, O Devi.