Desireless and formless, untouched by anything and without any support, the Supreme dwelled in His own nature—yet, by His own will, He assumed a form, manifesting as the very embodiment of grace toward His devotees. He was the transcendent Lord, the highest Self, the ruler of all. In His presence, those who beheld Him—gods, sages, and devotees—found their voices trembling with awe, their eyes brimming with tears, and their bodies shivering with goosebumps, overwhelmed by His radiant glory. He shone as the supreme Brahman, the cause of all causes, attended by playful cowherd boys who cooled Him with white yak-tail fans. Around Him gathered hundreds of millions of charmingly dressed cowherds, their joy and devotion illuminating the scene. His youthful form was dark as a fresh raincloud, clad in brilliant yellow garments, and His beauty radiated with the splendor of millions of moons. His enchanting form possessed the playful grace of millions of Cupids, adorned with exquisite ornaments made from the finest jewels. Most beloved, dearer than life itself, He was worshipped and rested upon the very hearts of His devotees. The gods beheld Him, complete in every way, at the center of the divine Rasa, surrounded from all directions. Sages, humans, perfected beings, and ascetics—each through their own austerities—gathered together and, after conferring among themselves, spoke to the four-faced Brahma. Hearing their words, Brahma took his place at the right side of Vishnu. All present were filled with supreme bliss, their very forms radiant with that same bliss. Seated together in the assembly, they wore similar attire, their hearts united in purpose. The Lord, two-armed, held a flute and wore a garland of forest flowers, His peaceful form supremely enchanting and beautiful. All who surrounded Him were equal in clothing, fame, and appearance, their forms equally resplendent. So complete was the unity among them that none could distinguish who was to be served and who was the servant. Such was the divine play, that even a single moment with Krishna, together with Radha, was considered the highest attainment. Krishna Himself took the form of Radha, and Radha appeared as Krishna’s beloved consort, revealing their inseparable nature. With concentrated mind, Brahma, the creator, meditated upon Shri Krishna, who dwelled within the lotus of his heart. Then, opening his eyes, and with the permission of the Lord, he beheld Krishna surrounded by his intimate attendants and adorned by the circle of gopis. Understanding the intention of those assembled, the Lord of the gods addressed them. Shri Bhagavan spoke: “Come here, Mahadeva; may everlasting welfare be yours. You have arrived, O greatly fortunate ones, for the purpose of bringing Ganga. Radha desires to drink of her, having seen her in my presence.” Hearing Krishna’s words, the lotus-born Brahma smiled. With his four faces, the creator spoke of the four Vedas, and addressed Ganga: “O Lord, Ganga was born from your own limb in the midst of the rasa dance. She is a portion of Krishna and a portion of you, beloved like your very daughter. Her husband shall be the four-armed one who dwells in Vaikuntha. Radha, who resides in Goloka, is also present everywhere as the very Self.” Hearing Brahma’s words, Ganga accepted them with a gentle smile, remaining peaceful and standing among them. Then, Brahma took a little of that sacred water and placed it into his water pot. Finally, the lotus-born one bestowed upon Ganga the mantra of Radhika.