Hearing this sublime advice, the brahmana couple, Sumedha and Pavitra, properly observed Parama Ekadasi and the fast of Pancaratrika, and very soon thereafter they beheld a handsome prince approaching them from the royal palace. On the orders of Lord Brahma, the prince gave them a beautiful, exquisitely furnished house and invited them to live in it. Praising their austerity and patience, he also gave them an entire village for their livelihood. Then he returned to the palace. Thus Sumedha and his wife enjoyed all kinds of facilities in this world and at last went to the abode of Visnu. Anyone who observes a fast on Parama Ekadasi and also the fast of Pancaratrika is freed from all his sins, and after enjoying life here he returns to Visnuloka, as did the brahmana Sumedha and his faithful wife, Pavitra.

Yudhisthira Maharaja said, "0 Lord, You have so nicely explained the glories of the auspicious Saphala Ekadasi which occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Pausa [December-January]. Now please be merciful to me and explain the Ekadasi of the light fortnight of this month. What is its name, and what Deity should be worshiped on that sacred day? 0 Purusottama, 0 Hrsikesa, please also tell me how You can be pleased on this day."