The Lord of all worlds, though all-knowing and capable of reckoning, cannot count the multitude of universes that exist. Their number is beyond even His measure, whether they are natural or artificial, established within the fabric of creation. Among these realms, Vaikuṇṭha, Śivaloka, and Goloka are most prominent, with Goloka standing supreme above the others. Sauti continued the narration, describing how the passionate one, moved by desire, deposited his seed in Kāmuḳī. She bore this divine and exceedingly difficult embryo for a full hundred years. From this wondrous event sprang forth many collections of treatises—on logic, grammar, and other sciences—as well as the six delightful rāgas, each adorned with its own rhythms. Along with these arose the divisions of time: the year, month, season, lunar day, and smaller units such as daṇḍa and kṣaṇa. Nourishment, the army of the gods, intelligence, victory, and triumph all came forth. The great goddess Ṣaṣṭhī, chaste and dear to Kārttikeya, also emerged, as did the army of the gods. The three great kalpas—Brahma, Padma, and Varāha—were established, along with the fourfold dissolution, the measure of time, and the maiden of death. From the posterior region of Dhātu, unrighteousness (adharma) was born. From his navel appeared Viśvakarman, the divine teacher of artisans. The mind of Dhātu gave rise to boy-children: Sanaka, Sananda, and Sanātana. From his mouth, a radiant golden boy was born—the seed-form among kṣatriyas, named Svāyambhuva Manu. By the command of Dhātṛ, Manu and his wife remained as protectors of the world. Intent on creation, the Creator and Lord of the worlds became angry. From his forehead sprang forth eleven Rudras. Among all beings, he is remembered as Tāmasa. Yet beyond all qualities and nature is Kṛṣṇa, the Lord of Goloka, who is of pure sattva, immaculate, and foremost among Vaiṣṇavas—great, noble-minded, intelligent, fierce, and awe-inspiring. From the right ear of the Creator was born Pulastya, and from the left, Pulaha. Araṇi emerged from the nostrils, and Aṅgiras from the palate of the mouth. From his shadow came Kardama, and from the navel, Pañcaśikha. Marīci arose from the shoulder region, and Apāntaratamā from the throat. Haṃsa was born from the left side of the abdomen, and Yati from the right. After hearing his father's words, Nārada spoke to him: “O Lord of the world,” Nārada asked, “having engaged us in austerities, tell us: our father has made us perform penance, so how are we to participate in worldly life? To which son has the supreme nectar—greater even than austerity—now been given? Who, O father, would fall into the exceedingly deep and dreadful ocean of existence? Who holds the seed of deliverance for all, the supreme seed of humanity?” He continued, “He is the sole refuge of devotees, affectionate to them, and pure indeed. Worshipped and attained by devotees, yet who would abandon the Supreme Lord? Who would abandon service to Kṛṣṇa, which is dearer than nectar itself?