All unfolded just as described in the Sāma Veda, with every rite and ritual performed in the prescribed order. Among all the purifiers of the universe, Lakṣmī, Sarasvatī, Gaṅgā, and Tulasī shine forth, sanctifying all worlds with their presence. At that moment, Kṛṣṇa, radiant with a gentle smile, addressed Brahmā. “Listen, Brahmā,” said Śrī Kṛṣṇa, “and hear the account of time and what has transpired. You, along with the other gods, the sages, and the Manus—all of you dwell in Goloka, a realm untouched by the wheel of time. There, time does not bind. Those such as yourself, Brahmā, and the others who reside in different worlds, are now absorbed in Me. Now, go forth and create the worlds anew, beginning with Brahmaloka and extending beyond. In other universes, after you have once again created Brahmā and the others, know that in the mere blink of My eye, even the fall of Brahmā takes place.” Having spoken these words, the Lord of Rādhikā withdrew into His inner chambers, leaving a sense of awe and purpose in the air. Meanwhile, Gaṅgā remained in Goloka, in Vaikuṇṭha, and in Śivaloka, abiding in those sacred realms by the command of the Supreme Self. Thus, the entire excellent story of Gaṅgā’s journey and her abiding presence has been told. Then Nārada spoke, affirming, “These four—Lakṣmī, Sarasvatī, Gaṅgā, and Tulasī—are indeed the beloved ones of Nārāyaṇa. Of Gaṅgā, I have heard that she went to Vaikuṇṭha.” Nārāyaṇa Himself said, “Having gone with her, he bowed to the Lord of the universe.” Brahmā then described the goddess Gaṅgā: “This presiding deity is without compare upon the earth. She is endowed with fresh youth, virtuous, beautiful, and excellent in every way. Born from his own body, she chooses none other but him alone. Though she is prepared to accept her destiny, she does so with some fear and careful consideration.” Brahmā continued, “When I saw that Goloka had become entirely dried up, I arrived there, knowing all that had transpired, for I am the inner soul of all and know their intentions. I gave her the Rādhikā mantra and replenished Goloka. I performed a Gandharva marriage, uniting this goddess, the ruler of the gods, with the Lord. Among gods, he is the finest jewel among men; among women, she is the best, virtuous and radiant. He who, out of pride, does not accept the maiden who stands before him, even if he is learned, does not disregard his own nature. Yet You, O Lord, are the beginningless, attributeless One, beyond nature itself. Rādhikā, supreme, was born from the left side of Kṛṣṇa in ages past; thus, she chooses You, for she is born from Your very body.” Having spoken thus, the creator offered her and departed. He prepared a bed for pleasure, adorned with flowers and sandalwood, and, having gone to the earth and ground, returned to his own place. At the very moment of this new union, the goddess swooned and fell unconscious. Seeing this, Vani (Sarasvatī) was distressed, but her heart was free from any jealousy of a co-wife. Now, with Gaṅgā, there were three wives of the Lord of Lakṣmī. Nārada then inquired, “Where was Tulasī born, and who was she in her previous birth? In which family was that ascetic maiden born, and whose daughter was she? She is of unchanging nature, without desire, and is herself the very form of the witness of all.” Thus, the sacred narrative continues, filled with the glory and mystery of the divine consorts and their eternal roles in the cosmic order.