After speaking, the Lord of Rādhikā withdrew to the inner chambers, leaving the sage in contemplation. Meanwhile, Gaṅgā, by the Supreme Self’s command, remained present in Goloka, Vaikuṇṭha, and Śivaloka, her divine presence pervading these sacred realms. There, Gaṅgā moved according to the will of the Supreme, fulfilling her purpose. Thus, the full and excellent story of Gaṅgā was recounted. Nārada then spoke, saying, “These four are truly the beloved ones of Nārāyaṇa.” He reflected, “I have heard that Gaṅgā went to Vaikuṇṭha.” Nārāyaṇa himself explained, “Going together with her, he bowed to the Lord of the universe.” Brahmā declared, “This goddess, the presiding deity, is unmatched in form upon the earth. She is youthful, virtuous, beautiful, and excellent. Born from his body, she chooses none other than him alone. Though fearful and with deliberation, she is prepared to drink this.” Brahmā continued, “Seeing Goloka completely dried up, I arrived there. Knowing all, the inner soul of everyone and their intentions, I gave her the Rādhikā mantra and replenished Goloka. With a Gandharva marriage, accept this goddess, ruler of the gods. Among gods, she is the best jewel among men; among women, she is the best jewel, the virtuous one. He who, out of pride, does not accept the maiden who is present—even the learned do not disregard nature. You alone, O Lord, are beginningless, attributeless, beyond nature. Rādhikā, supreme, was formerly born from the left side of Kṛṣṇa. Therefore, she chooses you, for she is born from your body.” Having spoken thus, the creator offered her and departed. He prepared a bed for pleasure, adorned with flowers and sandalwood. Having gone to the earth and the ground, he returned to his own place. At the moment of their new union, the goddess fell into a swoon. Seeing this, Vani was distressed, though free from the jealousy of a co-wife. With Gaṅgā, there were three wives of the Lord of Lakshmi. Nārada then asked, “Where was Tulasi born, and who was she in her previous birth? In which family was that ascetic maiden born, and whose daughter was she? Of unchanging nature, without desire, the very form of the witness of all, worthy of worship by all, Lord of all, all-knowing, the cause of everything—how did such a goddess come to assume the form of a tree? My mind is restless and filled with doubt, urging me again and again; please dispel this doubt, O destroyer of all doubts.” Nārāyaṇa replied, “Renowned and celebrated, he was born from a portion of Vishnu. His son was Dharmasavarni, righteous, devoted to Vishnu, and pure. His son was Devasavarni, devoted to the vows of Vishnu. His son was Vrishadhvaja, devoted to Vrishadhvaja. The king and Shiva both loved him more than a son. He set aside the worship of all other gods. In the month of Magha, he set aside the worship of Sarasvati.