In that wondrous realm, there existed palaces and abodes perfectly suited for enjoyment and pleasure, each furnished with countless sumptuous couches. These dwellings were adorned with marvelous designs, their interiors gleaming with vessels made of the finest jewels. Garments purified by fire hung as decorations, while intricate nets of pearls of various hues added to their splendor. The very structures were crafted from the essence of supreme, red-hued gems, skillfully fashioned by masterful hands. Among these magnificent creations, O best of the twice-born, one resplendent palace was given by Krishna to Narayana. Then, from Krishna’s own secret region, another wondrous being manifested—since they arose from this hidden source, they became known as the Guhyakas, the secret ones. At Kubera’s left side, a maiden also appeared, joining the assembly. Alongside these, spirits, ghosts, fiends, goblins, and Brahma-rakshasas gathered. There were also those who bore the conch, discus, mace, and lotus—adorned with garlands of forest flowers, crowns, earrings, and exquisite jeweled ornaments. Krishna gifted four-armed attendants to Narayana, and there were also two-armed, dark-complexioned, excellent beings who held rosaries in their hands. Ten maidservants were appointed, diligent and devoted, who lovingly brought offerings. Their bodies shivered with goosebumps, their eyes brimmed with tears, and their voices trembled with emotion as they served. From Krishna’s right eye appeared terrifying beings—naked, immense in size, and blazing like tongues of fire. These fierce entities were named Ruru, Samhara, and Kala, each embodying dark wrath. From Krishna’s left eye emerged another terrifying being, also naked and gigantic, three-eyed, and crowned with the moon. With them came thousands of dakinis, yoginis, and guardians of sacred places, as well as countless divine beings in celestial forms, numbering in tens of millions. Sauti continued: Krishna then bestowed the lord of jewels, along with a garland, upon Narayana. Savitri was given to Brahma, and a form was respectfully granted to Dharma. All other beings and forms that arose were given to their rightful recipients. Afterward, Krishna summoned Shankara, the great lord and guru of yogis. Hearing Krishna’s words, Nilalohita, the blue-throated one, smiled gently and spoke: “That which is exclusively devoted to your worship, O Lord, and stands apart from servitude—she is hidden by the guise of knowledge of reality, and serves as the doorkeeper at the gateway of yoga. Her form is concealed by austerity, and she is the casket of great delusion. Ever the mother of discernment, she can also act as the destroyer of good understanding. “O Lord, I do not desire a wife. Instead, grant me the boon I truly seek: let my longing for service in devotion to you ever increase. With my five mouths, may I ceaselessly recite your name, the abode of all virtues and auspiciousness. For countless millions of aeons, let my mind be absorbed in meditation upon your form. In your service, in worship, in salutation, and in singing your name—in remembrance, in praise, in chanting your name and qualities, in hearing, and in recitation—in the offering of myself and in the daily meal consecrated to you—may I attain your realm, your world, your likeness, your nearness, and ultimate absorption into your being. Grant me the powers of minuteness, lightness, attainment, freedom of will, and greatness.” Thus, in that sacred assembly, the gifts of Krishna were distributed, and the hearts of the wise overflowed with devotion and longing for the Supreme.