In the sacred Brahmavaivarta Purāṇa, it is told that a glorious hymn to Śrī Kṛṣṇa, composed by Brahmā himself, arose from the very chest of the Supreme Soul. This Supreme Lord is the eternal witness of all, the knower of every being and every action. He is endowed with perfect knowledge of dharma, is himself the very essence of righteousness, ever established in virtue, and the generous bestower of dharma to all. Before Śrī Kṛṣṇa, Dharma, the embodiment of righteousness, came and, bowing flat upon the ground in deep reverence, offered praise. With folded hands, Dharma addressed him: “Kṛṣṇa, Viṣṇu, Vāsudeva, Supreme Soul, O Lord! Lord of the cowherds, Lord of the gopīs, protector of the cows, the mighty one! Among the cows, cowherds, and gopīs you stand supreme, the foremost and the Supreme Person.” Having spoken thus, Dharma rose from his excellent jeweled throne and, from his mouth, recited twenty-four sacred names of the Lord. It is said that whoever utters the name of Hari at the time of death is surely granted the highest goal. Dharma ever abides with him; unrighteousness finds no place in his heart. At the mere sight of him, all sins flee in fear. After Dharma’s hymn to Śrī Kṛṣṇa, a maiden appeared at Dharma’s left side, and then she emerged before the Supreme Soul. Her radiance was like ten million full moons, her eyes blooming like autumn lotuses. She smiled sweetly, her teeth were beautiful, her complexion dark and enchanting, and among all beauties, she was the most resplendent. This was Sarasvatī, goddess of speech, beloved of poets. Standing before Govinda, Sarasvatī joyfully began to sing. She sang of Kṛṣṇa’s wondrous deeds, performed in every kalpa and every age. She proclaimed: “Seated upon a jeweled throne, adorned with brilliant ornaments, he is the Lord of the Rasa dance, the supreme performer, the beloved of the Queen of the Rasa. Weary from the blissful Rasa dance, he delights in the joys of the Rasa.” Having bowed to him and spoken thus, Sarasvatī, her face beaming with delight, remained there. It is said that whoever recites the hymn composed by Vāṇī (Sarasvatī) upon rising in the morning is blessed. So, in the Brahmavaivarta Purāṇa, this hymn to Śrī Kṛṣṇa, composed by Sarasvatī, appeared from the very mind of Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Soul. Then, another divine presence manifested. Clad in yellow garments, smiling, ever youthful, she was the fortune of heaven among the gods and the royal fortune among kings. She stood before Hari, the Supreme Soul, the Lord. This was Mahālakṣmī, who spoke with reverence: “I bow to the one who is the foundation of truth, the knower of truth, and whose very root is truth.” Having spoken and bowed to Śrī Hari, she took her seat upon a comfortable throne. After this, from the mind of the Supreme Soul, another radiant presence appeared. Her complexion gleamed like molten gold, her brilliance rivaled ten million suns, and she was adorned in red garments and sparkling jewels. Among all powers, the Lord is their presiding deity, and this supreme Mother of the worlds is the very embodiment of his own power. She appeared before Kṛṣṇa, bearing the conch, discus, mace, lotus, rosary, and water-pot, as well as the Nārāyaṇa weapon, Brahma weapon, Rudra weapon, and the Pāśupata weapon. Filled with joy, she praised him: “Through me, the universe, endowed with all powers, exists and is pervaded by power. Yet, created by you, it is not independent; you alone are the Lord of the worlds. To create, you are the creator; to dissolve, you are the destroyer; and in the blink of Brahmā’s eye, dissolution comes even upon him. O Lord, who can ever truly describe your immeasurable power?” Thus, the glories of Śrī Kṛṣṇa and the hymns composed by Dharma, Sarasvatī, Mahālakṣmī, and Prakṛti were revealed, each arising from the Supreme Soul and bearing witness to his boundless majesty.