Srimad Bhagavatam — Shashtha Skandha, Shloka 21
Puṁsavana / Viṣṇu-vrata: Worship of Lakṣmī-Nārāyaṇa for Auspicious Progeny and Fortune
एतेन पूजाविधिना मासान् द्वादश हायनम् । नीत्वाथोपरमेत्साध्वी कार्तिके चरमेऽहनि ॥ २१ ॥
etena pūjā-vidhinā māsān dvādaśa hāyanam nītvāthoparamet sādhvī kārtike carame ’hani
Dengan tata cara pemujaan ini, istri yang suci harus melaksanakan bhakti secara terus-menerus selama dua belas bulan, yakni satu tahun. Setelah satu tahun berlalu, pada hari purnama bulan Kārttika ia hendaknya berpuasa dan menutup vratan itu.
FAQs
This verse states it should be followed for twelve months—one full year—using the described worship procedure.
It should be concluded on the final day of the month of Kārtika.
It teaches disciplined, time-bound devotion—commit to a consistent sādhana for a set period and complete it properly rather than practicing irregularly.