With flower garlands, sandalwood pulp, ornaments and other paraphernalia, a woman following this vow should worship women whose husbands are living. She should worship her husband and offer him prayers. She should meditate upon him, thinking that he is situated in her womb. Vīra-vatīḥ means “with living husbands.” Koṣṭhah-gataḥ means “in the womb.”