As Hari gazed upon her, he saw a goddess who, though proud and honored, wept quietly with self-respect. Having received the command of Bhāratī, Hari returned to his own abode. Yet, before departing, Viṣṇu bestowed a boon upon her: “You shall be worshipped by the whole universe.” By this divine blessing, the goddess was completely satisfied. Lakṣmī and Gaṅgā, smiling with affection, embraced her warmly, O Nārada. This was Vṛndā, the goddess of Vṛndāvana, purifier of the worlds, revered across the universe. Her eightfold name and the hymn dedicated to her are filled with the profound meaning of her names. On the auspicious full moon day of Kārtika, the birth of Tulasī, the sacred plant and goddess, is celebrated. Whoever worships her on this day with devotion honors the purifier of the world. Whoever offers Tulasī leaves to Viṣṇu during the month of Kārtika receives manifold blessings: the childless gain children, those deprived of beloved ones attain their beloved, the sick are freed from illness, and the bound are released from bondage. Thus, the hymn to Tulasī has been described. Now, listen to the method of her meditation and worship. One should worship her with devotion, even without formal invocation. Tulasī is the very essence of flowers, chaste, worthy of worship, and enchanting. Among flowers, none is her equal; nor among goddesses, O sage. She is to be worn upon the head by all, as she purifies the world and fulfills desires. After meditating upon her, worshipping, and praising her, the wise should bow down in reverence. At this point, Nārada spoke: “You ought to explain to me the story of Sāvitrī—how she arose in ancient times and was heard, the origin of the Vedas.” Nārāyaṇa responded: “In the second age, Sāvitrī was worshipped by the hosts of gods and, afterwards, by groups of learned sages. In former times, Aśvapati worshipped her in Bhārata.” Nārada pressed further: “Sāvitrī, who is worthy of all worship—please explain this to me.” Nārāyaṇa replied: “Sāvitrī takes away the strength of enemies and destroys the suffering of friends. Aśvapati had a chief queen, a righteous consort devoted to dharma. This queen, a woman of great virtue, faithfully followed the instructions of Vasiṣṭha. Yet, she received no command, nor did she see the goddess herself.” The king, seeing his queen distressed, comforted her with wise counsel. There, with self-restraint, he performed austerities for a hundred years. Then, the king heard a bodiless voice from the sky. Meanwhile, at that place, the sage Parāśara arrived. Parāśara said: “By reciting the sacred mantra ten times, a person removes the sins of day and night. By reciting it a hundred times, even the gravest sin accumulated in a month is destroyed. For brāhmaṇas, recitation grants liberation, and this benefit is tenfold. The twice-born should recite facing east, with head bowed and body steady. The method of recitation is upon the hand, from the root to the tip of the index finger. Or, O King, having made a rosary, one should recite at a sacred place or in a temple. The wise should smear the rosary with cow’s yellow pigment and bathe it with the Gāyatrī. Alternatively, after bathing with pañcagavya, the rosary should be properly purified. In this manner, O royal sage, perform a hundred thousand recitations in sequence.” Thus, the teachings and worship of these sacred goddesses and mantras were revealed, bringing blessings to all who honor them with faith and devotion.