She is the one original Nature, the primal source in whom the fullness of Brahman shines forth. She is the goddess who presides over the very breath of life, eternally belonging to Krishna, the Supreme Self. Known as Lakshmi, beloved consort of Narayana, she is the very embodiment of all prosperity, gracing the worlds with abundance and fortune. As Savitri, mother of the Vedas, she is revered and worshipped, ever dear to Brahma himself, the creator. Thus concludes the thirtieth chapter, which describes the nature of the Lord’s praise, as recounted in the Brahma-khanda of the great Brahmavaivarta Purana, within the sacred dialogue between Sauti and Shaunaka. With reverence, salutations are offered to Shri Ganesha. In the act of creation, Savitri is remembered as nature manifesting in fivefold form. The sages inquire: By whom did she appear, and who truly is she—the best among those who know? What is the story of them all, and how should her worship be rightly performed? Narayana replied: I will speak a little of what I have heard from the lips of Dharma. The prefix ‘pra’ denotes excellence, while ‘kṛti’ signifies creation. In the scriptures, ‘pra’ is used to indicate that which is of supreme quality and excellence in the mode of goodness, sattva. She, whose nature consists of the three qualities—sattva, rajas, and tamas—is endowed with all powers. Again, ‘pra’ comes first, and ‘kṛti’ means creation. In the beginning, by means of yoga, the Self became twofold in the process of creation. She is of the very nature of Brahman, eternal and everlasting illusion. Therefore, the supreme yogi does not see the distinction between female and male, for all is one. By the will of Śrī Krishna, who acts according to his own desire and intent to create, and by his command, the fivefold acts of creation arise in myriad forms. Ganesha’s mother is Durgā, who is both the form and beloved of Śiva. She is forever worshipped by Brahmā and the other gods, by sages and Manus alike. She bestows fame, auspiciousness, righteousness, prosperity, truth, and merit. She is ever devoted to rescuing those who are distressed, poor, or have taken refuge in her. She is the embodiment of all powers—the ceaseless energy of the Lord. Within her dwell intelligence, sleep, hunger, thirst, shadow, lethargy, compassion, and memory; contentment, nourishment, Lakṣmī, livelihood, and motherhood as well. The scriptures describe her qualities, though only briefly, in accordance with tradition. She who is the embodiment of pure sattva, called Padmā, belongs to the Supreme Self. She is beautiful, restrained, exceedingly peaceful, virtuous, and the source of all auspiciousness. Detached yet affectionate to her husband, she is foremost among all and ever devoted to her spouse. She is the essence of all crops and the form of sustenance for all beings. In heaven, she is the goddess of fortune; among kings, she is royal prosperity. In all living beings and possessions, she appears as beauty and delight. Among merchants, she takes the form of commerce; among the wicked, she manifests as quarrels. She is fickle among the fickle, yet she protects the wealth of her devotees. The second is Śakti, as declared in the Vedas and accepted by all. She is the presiding deity of speech, intellect, knowledge, and the wisdom of the Supreme Self. She grants good understanding, poetry, intelligence, brilliance, and memory to the virtuous. She is the embodiment of explanation and comprehension, the destroyer of all doubts. She takes the form of all music, melody, and rhythm. Without her, the entire world is ever mute, as if lifeless. Thus, the nature and glory of the Divine Feminine—manifest as Lakshmi, Savitri, Durgā, Padmā, and Śakti—are praised and remembered, for she is the source and sustainer of all creation.