Let us recount the wondrous deeds and glories of the goddesses Durgā and Rādhā. In the beginning, it was Śrī Kṛṣṇa himself who established the worship of Sarasvatī, the goddess of wisdom. In a remarkable event, Sarasvatī manifested from the mouth of Kṛṣṇa’s beloved, and Kṛṣṇa, the all-knowing, immediately recognized her true nature as the universal mother. Śrī Kṛṣṇa spoke with reverence, describing Sarasvatī as young, beautiful, endowed with all virtues, and equal to himself. He declared her to be a fulfiller of desires for women, satisfying their wishes. Kṛṣṇa invited her to remain with him, saying, “If you wish to stay here, let me be your beloved among beloveds.” He explained that those who are stronger than others are able to protect them, yet, despite being the Lord and teacher of all, he admitted that he could not surpass Rādhā. For Rādhā is the goddess who presides over life itself, and who could ever abandon life? Kṛṣṇa then blessed Sarasvatī, telling her to go to Vaikuṇṭha, promising her well-being. He advised her to live free from greed, delusion, desire, anger, and violence, and to dwell in joy with Rādhā, so that her days would pass happily. He assured her that in every world, great and delightful worship would be offered to her. Humans, Manus, gods, sages, and seekers of liberation would all perform this worship for Kṛṣṇa’s sake, in every age, following the proper method. Kṛṣṇa described the procedure taught in the Kāṇva branch: through meditation and praise, a golden bead anointed with fragrant sandalwood would be made. The learned would recite sacred texts during worship and upon its completion. Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Maheśvara themselves performed this worship, followed by all the gods, Manus, kings, and men. At this point, Nārada, ever eager for knowledge, asked Nārāyaṇa to explain the offerings used in Sarasvatī’s worship—food, flowers, sandalwood, and other items. Nārāyaṇa responded, describing the procedure for worshipping Sarasvatī, the mother of the world. This worship is to be performed on the fifth day of the bright fortnight of Māgha, or when commencing studies. After bathing and completing daily duties, one should establish a pot with devotion. Within this pot, the wise should meditate upon Ganesha, the Sun, Fire, Viṣṇu, Śiva, and the goddess Śivā, as will be described. All offerings prescribed in the Vedas for worship and food presentation should be gathered: fresh butter, curd, milk, puffed rice, and sesame sweets; swastika symbols, sugar, unbroken grains of white rice; clarified butter, salt-seasoned oblations, and various dishes; cakes, swastika, and ripe mango fruit; coconut and its water, saffron, ginger root, ripe fruits appropriate for the time and place, all white and well-prepared. Fragrant white flowers, richly scented white sandalwood, garlands of white flowers, ornaments of pearls and gems are also offered. Whatever is seen or heard in the scriptures, and meditation praised and beautiful in the Vedas, is employed. Sarasvatī is envisioned, radiant in white, smiling and exceedingly charming, clad in garments purified by fire. She is worshipped with devotion by the hosts of gods—Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and others. Thus, meditating from the root, the wise one gives everything in worship, honoring Sarasvatī with heartfelt reverence and devotion.