With deep reverence, the devotee honored the divine, acknowledging her many forms: the mighty form known as Time, the majestic Śeṣa, and the powerful Rudra. Each manifestation was saluted, each aspect revered, for all were worthy of veneration. Again and again, he bowed to the auspicious Lady, offering salutations to the Supreme Goddess. He declared his intention to take refuge in her alone, pleading for her grace. The realization dawned upon him: the mother of the universe had become his own daughter, born of his austerity. He marveled at the greatness of Menā, mother of all worlds, and found her wonderous beyond measure. With humility, he honored the goddess’s lotus feet, seeking refuge in her auspicious presence. He implored her, “Command me, O great goddess, O Śaṅkarī—what shall I do?” Standing nearby, he observed Girijā with joined palms, awaiting her guidance. Girijā, smiling gently, spoke to her father, her mind recalling Paśupati, her husband. In that moment, she imparted the supreme teaching, honored by the knowers of Brahman. This teaching was endowed with all powers, infinite, the supreme mover of all. She advised, “Be steadfast and devoted to that alone; seek refuge in that alone. Worship that alone always, with all sacrifices, austerities, and gifts. By my instruction, O sinless one, I destroy your bondage to worldly existence. From this ocean of worldly existence, I will quickly lift you up. You will attain me, O best of mountains—not otherwise, even by millions of actions. Always practice, for liberation, that which is united with knowledge of the Self.” She continued, “Dharma, beginning with sacrifice, is declared by the Veda and Smṛti. Therefore, one desiring liberation should resort to my form—the Veda—for the sake of dharma. In the beginning of creation, dharma proceeds in the form of Ṛg, Yajur, and Sāma. Then, he created the Brāhmaṇas and others, assigning each their own duties. Below them, he established hells such as Tāmisra.” She cautioned, “He who delights elsewhere is not to be spoken with by the twice-born. Their resolves, opposed to the Veda and Smṛti, are indeed of darkness. Other such things exist for the purpose of delusion. The scriptures created by me are for the delusion of these beings in another existence. Therefore, those men who are devoted to me strive diligently in this matter.” She explained, “Svāyambhuva Manu formerly declared the codes of conduct to the sages. They composed the treatises on dharma for the establishment of righteousness. By the command of Brahmā, they uphold these in every age. By the injunction of Brahmā, O King, righteousness is established among them. In every age, the knower of the dharma-śāstra is indeed the agent for all these matters.” She further elaborated, “The science of light, the science of logic, and Mīmāṃsā are supports. Along with the four Vedas, these are declared; dharma is not found elsewhere. By my command, they establish these until the dissolution of creation. At the end of another’s time, those who have perfected themselves enter the supreme state. Knowledge united with righteousness reveals the supreme Brahman.” Thus, the goddess revealed the path and the purpose, guiding the devotee toward liberation and the realization of the supreme truth.