O Brahman, listen attentively as I explain the profound significance of the madhuparka—its origin, the manner of its offering, and the way its ingredients are to be blended. The giving of madhuparka is not a mere ritual; it is a sacred act that leads one to the highest state, a realm where sorrow and grief no longer touch the soul. Those who perform this rite of offering truly walk the divine path that leads to me. When one prepares to offer the madhuparka, it is proper to recite a special mantra, acknowledging, “Om, this indeed, O divine Lord, is the essence of your body—the madhuparka—which grants liberation from worldly bondage.” Now, O Earth, hear further instructions: honey, curd, and ghee must be gathered in equal parts and carefully mixed. With these ingredients united, one should perform the actions dedicated to me, following the prescribed order. Thus concludes the sacred teaching on the origin, offering, and mixing of madhuparka. Having listened to this account, O steadfast Earth, you were filled with awe and wonder. You asked, “O God, what conduct is most dear to your heart? What is the highest and greatest among all these righteous acts? Please, tell me truly, so that I may know the path to liberation from the sufferings of worldly existence.” In response, I promised to explain everything that leads to freedom from worldly pain. I instructed you, O Earth, to perform for me the rite of universal peace—a ceremony that brings happiness to all realms. During this rite, one should begin by saying, “Salutations to Nārāyaṇa,” and recite the following mantra: “I have taken refuge in you, O Lord, who carries devotees safely across the ocean of worldly existence. Look in all directions, look below; always protect from all diseases. Grant safety to pregnant women, the elderly, the rice fields, and the cows. Bestow food, good rainfall, abundant harvests, and security. Provide for the gods, the brāhmaṇas, the devotees, and the maidens as well.” Having thus recited the rite of peace with devotion, one should recall: “He who is you, the source of all worlds, the witness of all actions in sacrifices and among the gods—his power brings success, fame, and great strength.” By truly reciting this, one attains my peace, which brings happiness. After the rite of peace, the madhuparka should be offered. The accompanying mantra is: “He who is you, born from the best of the gods, who is truly to be worshipped, called Madhuparka—” and the offering is made of ghee, curds, and honey, all in equal measure, placed in a vessel of udumbara wood. If ghee is unavailable, it may be mixed with parched rice. The essential point is to prepare curd, honey, and ghee in equal measure. If none of these are available, O devoted one, offer what you can with sincerity, always reciting the appropriate mantras. The mantra to be recited is: “He who is born from your navel, through sacrifices and mantras with secret recitations—” and, “She who gives, O highly fortunate one, what I have prescribed according to the proper rite—” thus the offering is sanctified. Hear further, O Vasundhara: the madhuparka must always be given with the proper mantra and according to the prescribed procedure. It is to be offered by my devotee for liberation from all worldly existence. Having received the madhuparka, one should again recite: “He who abides in every body, Narayana, the chief of all the worlds—” and with this mantra, the madhuparka is offered. This, O highly fortunate one, is the sacred course of the madhuparka as I have described it—its origin, its giving, its mixing, and the accompanying rites of peace. By following this path with devotion and right understanding, one attains happiness, peace, and liberation.