Having completed the auspicious narration of Kṛṣṇa, the wise sage Nārada, eager for deeper understanding, addressed Nārāyaṇa: “O Lord, please describe the origin of the Prakṛtis. Who worshipped them, by whom, and how did their veneration become known among mortals? Tell me of her protective hymn, her praise, meditation, power, and her auspicious deeds.” Nārāyaṇa replied, revealing the mysteries of creation: “Sāvitrī, in the act of creation, is remembered as Nature in her fivefold form. She was revered and renowned, her power supremely wondrous. The portions and aspects of Nature, and their auspicious deeds, are embodied by Vāṇī, Vasundharā, Gaṅgā, Ṣaṣṭhī, and Maṅgalacaṇḍikā. All these goddesses are equal to me in brilliance, form, and quality. Their deeds, though briefly told, are meritorious and exceedingly beautiful. The extensive and great deeds of Durgā and also of Rādhā shine forth.” Nārāyaṇa continued, “At first, the worship of Sarasvatī was established by Śrī Kṛṣṇa himself. When the goddess appeared from the mouth of Kṛṣṇa’s beloved, he, the all-knowing, recognized her nature as the mother of all. Śrī Kṛṣṇa spoke: ‘Young, beautiful, endowed with all virtues, and equal to me—a fulfiller of desires for women, she satisfies their wishes. If you wish to remain here, make me your beloved among beloveds. Whoever is stronger than another is able to protect that other. Though I am the Lord of all and the teacher of all, I am unable to surpass Rādhā. She is the goddess who presides over life; who is able to abandon life itself?’” With compassion, Śrī Kṛṣṇa said, “O blessed one, go to Vaikuṇṭha; well-being shall be yours. Free from greed, delusion, desire, anger, and violence, dwell in joy with her—your time will pass happily. In every world, great worship will be offered to you, filled with delight. Humans, Manus, gods, great sages, and seekers of liberation will perform it for my sake, in every age, according to the proper method. By the procedure taught in the Kāṇva branch, through meditation and praise, having made a golden bead anointed with fragrant sandalwood, the learned will recite the sacred texts at the time of worship and when the worship is complete.” Thus, Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Maheśvara performed that worship. All the gods, Manus, kings, and men likewise followed. Nārada, still eager, asked: “O best of knowers of the Veda, tell me about the offerings used in worship—food, flowers, sandalwood, and the like—for I am eager to hear.” Nārāyaṇa explained: “The procedure for the worship of Sarasvatī, the mother of the world, is as follows. On the fifth day of the bright fortnight of Māgha, or on the day of commencing studies, after bathing and performing daily duties, one should establish a pot with devotion. Ganesha, the Sun, Fire, Viṣṇu, Śiva, and the goddess Śivā should be meditated upon, as will be described, within the external pot. The wise should meditate on them with reverence. Whatever offerings are prescribed in the Vedas for worship and food presentation—fresh butter, curd, milk, puffed rice, and sesame sweets—should be offered.” Thus, the sacred worship of Sarasvatī, the mother of all, was established, and her veneration spread among gods and mortals alike, sanctifying creation with auspicious deeds and blessings.