Atharvaṇa’s illustrious son, Vararuci—so beloved by kings—made his way to the royal court of Candragupta, the mighty ruler of Magadha. In that august assembly, the king received Vararuci and his companions with the highest honor and respect, recognizing their wisdom and stature. Among those present, Vyāḍi spoke first, addressing the king with reverence: “O great king, the man who is devoted to praise—” Then Mīmāṃsa added, “O king, the man who is foremost in sacrifice—” Together, they described the virtues of those who, having performed sacred oblations and offerings to Brahmā and the other gods, attain merit. Śrutveda and Pāṇini, both renowned for their learning, also addressed Candragupta, saying, “O Candragupta, listen—” They spoke of the recitations of sūtras, their teachings woven with lists of roots and stems, illuminating the structure of language and knowledge. Upon hearing these words, Vararuci himself addressed the king of Magadha: “Listen, O king, to the one who bears the staff, keeps hair and nails uncut, begs for alms, and is devoted to the Veda—such is the true seeker.” Moved by these discussions, Pitṛśarman spoke: “A man who takes a woman by the hand at the proper time, with senses controlled—” He affirmed, “O master, what you have said is true, O illustrious knower of dharma.” Having spoken thus, Pitṛśarman became a devoted disciple, faithfully following his teacher’s words. He turned his mind in meditation toward Dāmodara Hari, the divine. Through such devotion and discipline, it is said, even in the dreadful age of Kali, one may attain supreme bliss. Yet, despite his learning, Pāṇini was defeated in debate by the disciples of Kaṇabhujvara, who were deeply versed in the scriptures. Ashamed, Pāṇini left that place and journeyed to another sacred site. Reaching Kedāra, he drank its holy water and became absorbed in meditation on Lord Śiva. For ten days, Pāṇini sustained himself on air alone, his mind unwavering. On the tenth day, he heard words as sweet as nectar, and with a voice choked with emotion, he began to praise the divine. He offered homage to Nandī, the bestower of knowledge and freedom from fear; to Bharga, the destroyer of sin; and to the infinite creator, bowing with humility. He prayed, “If you are pleased, O Lord of the gods, grant me the root of all knowledge.” He recognized the auspicious syllables—‘a’, ‘i’, ‘u’—as the very colors of creation. He reflected that the lake of knowledge, filled with the water of truth, washes away the stains of attachment and aversion; and that the mind itself, when purified, becomes a great sacred place, bestowing the vision of Brahman. Having spoken thus, Rudra vanished from his sight, and Pāṇini returned home. There, he composed the Liṅgasūtra and ultimately attained the highest liberation. From that sacred place, the Gaṅgā herself—embodying all holy waters—emerged, bringing auspiciousness to the world. Later, Pāṇini became a devoted follower of Kṛṣṇa, accomplished in the Vedas and all their branches. He journeyed to the beautiful land of Vṛndāvana, surrounded by joyful cowherds and cowherd women. At the end of the rainy season, Hari himself bestowed upon him unsurpassed knowledge—the same wisdom that Śuka had once described to the wise Viṣṇurāta. At the conclusion of that sacred narration, Lord Viṣṇu, Janārdana, appeared in his divine form. All creation—gods, animals, and humans—was seen to be pervaded by him. Those who, even in the age of Kali, invoke his name—even those who create hell—are fulfilled by his grace. The greatness of this boon was revealed, and when the world would come under the sway of Buddhist rule, marked by hypocrisy and deception, victory would still belong to the Lord of existence—the embodiment of truth, consciousness, and bliss, the creator of the universe. Upon hearing these revelations, the goddess Śivā inquired, “Who is your supreme deity?” To her, it was declared that purity of the earth had been attained in that very place. Hearing this, the goddess Śivā entered the secret time, her presence sanctifying the moment. Thus, in the company of sages and gods, through devotion, humility, and the pursuit of knowledge, the highest truths were revealed and the world made sacred.