In the sacred gathering, the wives of the gods—Rākā, Dhiṣaṇā, and others—arrived, along with the mighty mountains Himavat, Vindhya, and Meru, each adorned with countless peaks. Airāvata, the majestic elephant with his retinue, was present, as were the divisions of time: kalās, kāṣṭhās, half-months, months, seasons, nights, days, and years, all assembled as if to pay homage. Uccaiḥśravā, the finest of horses, joined the gathering, accompanied by the serpent king Vāmana, Aruṇa, Garuḍa, and all the trees and herbs of the earth. Dharma, the blessed god, arrived too, joined by Kāla, Yama, Mṛtyu, and the attendants of Yama. Hosts of deities, too numerous to name, came one after another, each drawn by the grandeur of the consecration of the Lord. All the gods, dwellers of heaven, together with the sages, prepared the sacred substances and auspicious items for the ritual. Golden pitchers were filled with divine ingredients, including the holy waters of Sarasvatī and other celestial rivers. Water from the heavenly Gaṅgā was brought, and Kṛṣṇa and Rāma joined the ritual, surrounded by flowers and golden pots, as those on earth bathed the Lord. Celestial chariots moved across the sky, some soaring high, others gliding low, all divine, wish-fulfilling, and steady. They were adorned with celestial jewels, attended by hosts of apsarases, and resounded with songs, instruments, and banners, shining brilliantly from all sides. After the sacred bath, Kṛṣṇa, Rāma, and Subhadrā were praised by the assembled gods and sages, their hearts overflowing with joy. The praises rang out: “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!” Thus, the gods led by Śakra, their minds delighted, along with hosts of Siddhas, Cāraṇas, and all the dwellers of heaven, offered their praises. The sages, including the Vālakhilyas, seeing Kṛṣṇa with Rāma and Subhadrā, bowed to them, standing in the sky, filled with reverence. After seeing, praising, and offering obeisance, the heavenly hosts departed to their own abodes, having honored Kṛṣṇa, Rāma, and Subhadrā. At that moment, celestial chariots traversed 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 brilliantly in the heavens. Those mortals who beheld the Supreme Person—Kṛṣṇa, Balabhadra, and Subhadrā—attained the imperishable state. Seeing the Supreme Person, together with Subhadrā and Rāma, seated on the platform, one gained a place free from affliction—there could be no doubt. The merit gained at Puṣkara by giving a hundred tawny cows was equaled by simply beholding Kṛṣṇa, armed and seated with Subhadrā. The merit of giving a hundred maidens, a hundred gold niṣkas, a thousand cows, or properly giving land—all these were obtained by beholding Kṛṣṇa seated on the platform. The merit from giving food and honoring guests, from releasing a bull, from giving water in summer, from gifting a sesame cow, elephants, horses, chariots, a golden-horned cow, or a water-cow—all these, too, were gained by beholding Kṛṣṇa seated on the platform. The fruit arising from giving a cow with ghee, from performing the Chandrayana vow, or from monthly fasts performed according to rule—all these were bestowed upon the one who saw Kṛṣṇa upon the couch. Why speak at length, repeating again and again, O best of twice-born? Such is the greatness of the god who lies upon the couch. The fruit praised as arising from all vows and gifts at all sacred fords—seeing Kṛṣṇa upon the couch, with his weapons, one obtains that fruit. Moreover, the righteous man attains Subhadrā as well; therefore, whether man or woman, one should behold that Supreme Person. One obtains the fruit of bathing at all sacred fords, and by the water left from Kṛṣṇa’s bath, one’s self is consecrated. At that time, even a barren woman, one whose children have died, one afflicted by misfortune, seized by planets, possessed by demons, or beset by diseases—are blessed by the sight and presence of the Lord. Such was the wondrous consecration and celebration, where gods, sages, and mortals alike gathered to honor Kṛṣṇa, Rāma, and Subhadrā, and where the mere act of beholding them brought blessings surpassing the greatest acts of charity and penance.