Radiant with divine jeweled earrings and golden clusters, Rāma and Keśava sat resplendent as they were gently fanned with fly-whisks whose handles gleamed with gems. High above, the sky was filled with an assembly of celestial beings: Yakṣas, Vidyādharas, Siddhas, Kinnaras, and hosts of Apsarases, along with the Gandharvas and Cāraṇas, all gathered in reverence. The gods themselves had come—the Ādityas, Vasus, Rudras, Sādhyas, Viśvedevas, Maruts, and the guardians of the worlds—joining in praise of the Supreme Person. Their voices rose in adoration: "Salutations to you, Lord of gods, Master of the gods, Ancient Supreme Person, Creator, Sustainer, and Destroyer, Lord of the worlds, Master of the universe. We bow with devotion to you who uphold the three worlds, who are devoted to Brahman, the cause of liberation, and the bestower of all desired fruits." Thus, having extolled Kṛṣṇa, mighty Rāma, and Subhadrā, the best of sages remained suspended in the sky, witnessing the divine spectacle. The Gandharvas sang sweetly, the Apsarases danced in joy, and celestial instruments played melodious tunes as cool, fragrant breezes wafted through the air. Clouds drifted by, showering flowers from the heavens, while sages, Siddhas, and Cāraṇas raised triumphant cries of victory. All the gods, beginning with Śakra, the sages, the ancestors, the lords of beings, the Nāgas, and the dwellers of heaven had assembled. With auspicious materials arranged according to sacred rites and mantras, the hosts of deities prepared the substances for consecration. Indra, mighty Viṣṇu, the Sun and Moon, Dhātṛ and Vidhātṛ, Wind and Fire, Pūṣan, Bhaga, Aryaman, Tvaṣṭṛ, Aṃśu, Vivasvat with his two wives, Mitra, and Varuṇa were all present. The Lord was surrounded by Rudras, Vasus, Ādityas, the Aśvins, all the gods, Maruts, Sādhyas, and ancestors, as well as Gandharvas, Apsarases, Yakṣas, Rākṣasas, serpents, countless devarṣis, and eminent brahmarṣis. There, too, were the Vaikhānasa, Vālakhilya, Vāyvāhāra, Marīci sages, as well as the Bhṛgus and Āṅgirasas, all accomplished in every branch of knowledge. The assembly included all the virtuous Vidyādharas, those perfected in yoga, the Grandfather, Pulastya, and the great ascetic Pulaha. Aṅgirā, Kaśyapa, Atri, Marīci, Bhṛgu, Kratu, Hara, Pracetas, Manu, and Dakṣa were present as well. The seasons, planets, and luminaries, the rivers with form, the eternal gods, the oceans, lakes, sacred fords, earth, sky, directions, and trees had all gathered. Aditi, the mother of the gods, Hrī, Śrī, Svāhā, Sarasvatī, Umā, Śacī, Sinīvālī, Anumati, Kuhū, Rākā, Dhiṣaṇā, and other wives of the gods joined, as did Himavat, Vindhya, and Meru with their many peaks. Airāvata and his retinue, the divisions of time—kalās, kāṣṭhās, half-months, months, seasons, nights and days, and years—were present. Uccaiḥśravā, the best of horses, the serpent king Vāmana, Aruṇa, Garuḍa, and all the trees and herbs had come. Dharma, the blessed god, arrived with Kāla, Yama, Mṛtyu, and the attendants of Yama. Hosts of deities, too many to name, came one after another for the consecration of the god. All the gods, the dwellers in heaven, and the sages took up the consecration substances and the auspicious items. With golden pitchers filled with divine ingredients, sacred waters of Sarasvatī and other celestial rivers, and water from the heavenly Gaṅgā, Kṛṣṇa and Rāma were bathed with flowers and golden pots by those on earth. Celestial chariots moved through the sky—some high, some low—divine, wish-fulfilling, and steady. Adorned with celestial jewels, attended by hosts of apsarases, resounding with songs, instruments, and banners, these chariots shone brilliantly on all sides. Thus, O best of sages, having bathed Kṛṣṇa together with Rāma and Subhadrā, the assembled beings praised them, hearts overflowing with joy: "Victory to you, Kṛṣṇa, Lord of the universe! Victory to you, younger brother of Saṃkarṣaṇa! Victory to you, lotus-eyed one! Victory to you, bestower of all desires! Victory to you, whose chest is adorned with garlands! Victory to you, bearer of the discus and mace! Victory to you, beloved of Padmā! Victory to you, Viṣṇu! Salutations to you!" Praised in this way, the gods led by Śakra, the Siddhas, Cāraṇas, and all the dwellers of heaven, their minds delighted, offered their respects. The sages, including the Vālakhilyas, seeing Kṛṣṇa together with Rāma and Subhadrā, bowed down from their place in the sky. Having seen, praised, and offered obeisance, the dwellers of heaven then departed to their own abodes, Kṛṣṇa, Rāma, and Subhadrā having been honored with full devotion. At that time, the celestial chariots of the gods moved through the sky—some high, some low—all divine, wish-fulfilling, and steady. Adorned with various divine jewels, attended by groups of apsarases, resounding with songs and instruments, and decorated with banners, they shone with a celestial brilliance. In that blessed moment, those mortals who beheld the Supreme Person—together with Balabhadra and Subhadrā—attained the imperishable state. Indeed, seeing the Supreme Person, seated with Subhadrā and Rāma upon the platform, one is freed from all affliction and attains a place of peace—of this, there is no doubt.