Vamana Purana — Vishnu's Sleep (Ashunya-Shayana), Shloka 47
The Caturmasya Observances and the Rite of Vishnu’s Sleep (Aśūnya-Śayana) and Shiva’s Monthly Vows
द्वितीये ऽह्नि ततः स्नानं पञ्चगव्येन कारयेत् पूजयेत्कुन्दकुसुमैर्धूपयेत् चन्दनं त्वपि
dvitīye 'hni tataḥ snānaṃ pañcagavyena kārayet pūjayetkundakusumairdhūpayet candanaṃ tvapi
द्वितीयेऽह्नि ततः स्नानं पञ्चगव्येन कारयेत्। कुन्दकुसुमैः पूजयेत्, चन्दनं च धूपयेत्।
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FAQs
Purity (śauca) and devotion (bhakti) are expressed through disciplined daily ritual—inner intention is supported by outer acts like bathing, offering flowers, and incense.
It aligns best with ācāra/dharma-oriented material often embedded within Purāṇas; within the pañcalakṣaṇa taxonomy it is closest to dharma/kalpa-type instruction rather than sarga/pratisarga.
Pañcagavya signifies ritual purification and sanctity associated with the cow; jasmine and sandalwood signal auspiciousness, fragrance, and sattva, reinforcing the devotee’s readiness for worship.