There was a sacred substance, cool and fragrant, which delighted the senses and quenched thirst. Its presence enhanced the beauty of the body and added splendor to any gathering. Bound with gold and other precious materials, it was ever prosperous and bestowed prosperity upon those who possessed it. Adorned with a wealth of flowers and entwined with vibrant creepers, it shone in many colors, embodying all auspiciousness and granting blessings to all. This substance was pure and brought purity to others, greatly pleasing those who were themselves pure. Crafted from precious gems and blended with sandalwood and flowers, it was made from the finest trees and took on many beautiful forms. The vermilion, excellent and pleasing, adorned the forehead and increased its beauty. Carefully joined with purified knots and sacred threads, these offerings were given as prescribed, after which the wise would recite the sacred hymn. The hymn was to be recited with the Savitri mantra, ending in the fourth case and concluding with the words "born from fire." The recitation began with the seed syllables, "Śrīṃ, Hrīṃ, Klīṃ," and the invocation, "Svāhā to Savitri." The form and method of sustaining the Brahmins through this practice was then described. Long ago, in Goloka, Krishna bestowed the Savitri mantra upon Brahma. By Krishna’s command, Brahma, filled with devotion, circumambulated the mother of the Vedas. The devotee would then pray, "Become pleased, O beautiful one, in the form of the birth of the twice-born. O eternal, beloved goddess, whose nature is perpetual bliss. O embodiment of all forms, essence of the Brahmin’s mantras, supreme among the supreme. Just as a blazing fire burns away the sins of Brahmins, so too do you destroy all sins committed by body, mind, or speech." Having spoken thus, the creator of the worlds remained present in the assembly. This king of hymns praised the lord of horses, and whoever recited it at the three junctions of the day was greatly blessed. Nārāyaṇa continued: In that place, the king saw the goddess, radiant as a thousand suns. Pleased and smiling, she spoke to the king, saying, "Whatever you and your wife desire, I will grant all. Your beloved also desires a virtuous maiden." Having spoken these words, the great goddess departed for Brahma’s world. By the grace of Sāvitrī, from the king’s own wealth, Kamalā, skilled and artful, was born. She grew day by day, and in time, chose the son of Dyumatsena as her husband. The king joyfully gave her in marriage, adorning her with jewels and ornaments. After a year had passed, Satyavān, steadfast in truth and valor, lived with her. Thereafter, by divine arrangement, Sāvitrī herself went to that place. O sage, at that time Yama, the lord of restraint, bound the living soul, making it the size of a thumb. Seeing the beautiful woman, Yama spoke: "If you desire to go with your beloved, you must abandon the body. A mortal cannot depart while still holding onto the body made of the five elements. The time allotted to your husband has come to an end while you remain in the land of Bharata. By action a creature is born, and by action alone it perishes.