82. Having conformed to that order, all religious fasts and
festivals should be observed accordingly; and the form of
worshipping K.rish.na directed by him (Vi.th.thalesa) should be
adopted.

83. A pilgrimage to the Tirthas, or holy places, of which
Dvarika (K.rish.na's city in Gujarat) is the chief, should be
performed according to rule. Love and Charity should be shown
towards the poor by all, according to ability.

84. Vish.nu, Siva, Ga.na-pati (Ga.nesa), Parvati, and the Sun,
these five deities should be honoured with worship by my
followers. [Footnote: It is evident from this verse, as from
verse 47, that although Vaish.navas give preferential worship to
Vish.nu, they are really Pantheists in the sense of honouring
other deities, as manifestations of the Supreme Being. It may be
observed that although five deities are here mentioned, Ga.napati
and Parvati are connected with Siva, as the Sun is with Vish.nu.]

85. When at any place a calamity is caused by a demon or by any
similar cause, the charm called Naraya.na should be recited or
the mantra of Hanuman should be muttered, but not the mantra of
any inferior god less esteemed.

86. On the occurrence of eclipses of the sun and moon, all my
followers should immediately suspend their other business, and,
having purified themselves, should make repetition of the (eight-
syllabled) mantra of K.rish.na.

87. When the eclipse has passed off, they should bathe with