History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.1529

v6.c81.1529

*Dhvajavrata*—Garuḍa (eagle), Tāla tree (from which intoxica-ting liquor is made, Balarāma being fond of wine is called Tālāṅka in Amarakośa), Makara (a mythical animal like crocodile), and deer are the banners respectively of Vāsudeva, Saṅkarṣaṇa, Pradyumna and Aniruddha; the colours of their garments and flags are respectively yellow, blue, white and red, in Cai., Vai., Jy., and Āś. every day in each month worship respectively of Garuḍa &c. with appropriately coloured garments, flowers, at end of four months brāhmaṇas to be honoured and appropriately coloured garments to be donated; three turns of four months in the same way; different worlds are reached acc. to the length of time, if performed for twelve years the performer attains *sāyujya* with Viṣṇu; this is a Caturmūrtivrata in Vi Dh. III. 146. 1-14 and HV II. pp 829-831.