After speaking these words, the goddess entered into deep yoga. From the radiance of her own being, she blazed forth, consuming herself in a brilliant fire. In that moment, gods, demons, and kinnaras alike were enveloped and burned along with her, astonished by her overwhelming power. Witnessing this, hosts of Gandharvas and Guhyakas hurried forward, bewildered and anxious. “What is this? What is happening?” they cried out in confusion. At that time, Daksha, overcome with sorrow, approached the scene. Bowing low in humility, he addressed the goddess with reverence. “O Devi, you are the mother of this world, the source of its prosperity,” Daksha lamented. “Out of compassion, you became my daughter. Without you, nothing—whether moving or unmoving—exists in the universe. O knower of dharma, please grant me your grace. Do not abandon me here.” The goddess, hearing Daksha’s plea, replied, “What has been set in motion by me must surely be accomplished, without doubt. Yet know this: in your sacrifice among mortals, you will certainly be slain by Śūlin. However, for the sake of creation, with my favor, you must perform ascetic practices near me. You will become the lord of creatures, and among your ten sons, Angaja will suffice for your lineage. “Furthermore, by a portion of myself, sixty maidens will be born as your daughters. By performing asceticism in my presence, you will attain the highest yoga. Thus, your purpose will be fulfilled.” Daksha, humbled and eager, then asked, “O faultless one, in which places must I see you, praise you, and by which names shall I call upon you?” The goddess answered, “I am present in all beings, everywhere on earth, in every world. Whatever exists is not without me. Yet, for those seeking perfection or longing for prosperity, I will reveal the places where I may be seen or remembered. “In Varanasi, I am Vishalakshi; in Naimisha, I bear the linga; in Prayaga, I am Lalita Devi. I am Kamakshi in Gandhamadana, and in Manasa, I am Kumuda, called Vishvakaya, and likewise in Ambara. “In Gomanta, I am known as Gomati; in Mandara, I am Kamacharini; in Chaitraratha, I am Madotkata Jayanti; and in Hastinapura, I am present as well. “In Kanyakubja, I am Gauri; on Malay Mountain, I am Rambha; in Ekambhaka, I am Kirtimati; and all know me as Vishva in Vishveshvara. “In Pushkara, I am Puruhuta; in Kedara, Margadayini; in Nanda, on the summit of Himalaya; and in Gokarna, I am Bhadrakarnika. “In Sthanesvara, I am Bhavani; in Bilva, Bilvapattrika; on Shri Shaila, I am Madhavi; and in Bhadreshvara, I am Bhadra. “On Varaha Mountain, I am Jaya; in Kamala’s abode, Kamala; in Rudrakoti, I am Rudrani; and on Kalañjara Mountain, I am Kali. “In Mahalinga, I am Kapila; in Markota, Mukuteshvari; in Shalagrama, I am Mahadevi; in Shivalinga, I am Jalapriya. “In Mayapuri, I am Kumari; in Santan, Lalita; in Utpalakshi, I am Sahasrakshi, Kamalakshi, and Mahotpala. “In the Ganges, I am Mangala, and I am Vimila in Purushottama; in the Vipasha river, I am Amoghakshi, called Patalā in Pundravardhana. “By Supārśva, I am Narayani; in Vikuta, Bhadrasundari; in Vipula, I am Vipulā; and in Malayachala, I am Kalyani. “At Kotitirtha, I am Kotavi; in the Madhava forest, I am Sugandha; at Godashrama, I am Trisandhya; and at Gangadvara, I am Ratipriya. “In Shivakunda, I am Shivananda; at Devika’s bank, I am Nandini; in Dvaravati, I am Rukmini; and in Vrindavana forest, I am Radha. “In Mathura, I am Devaki; in Patala, Parameshvari; at Chitrakuta, I am Sita; and in the Vindhya mountains, Vindhyadhivasini. “In Sahyadri, I am Ekavira; at Harishchandra, Chandrika; at Ramathirtha, Ramana; and in the Yamuna, I am Mrigavati. “In Karavira, I am Mahalakshmi; at Vinayaka, Uma Devi; at Vaidyanatha, Aroga; at Mahakala, Maheshvari. “At Ushnatirtha, I am Abhaya; in the Vindhya cave, Chāmrta; at Mandavya, Mandavi; and in Maheshvara city, I am Svaha. “At Chagalanda, I am Pracanda; at Makaranda, Chandika; at Someshvara, Vara-roha; at Prabhasa, Pushkaravati. “At Sarasvati, I am Devamata; at Paravara’s bank, Mata; at Mahalaya, Mahabhaga; and at Payoshni, Pingaleshvari. “At Krtashaucha, I am Simhika; at Kartikeya, Yashaskari; at Utpalavartaka, Lola; and at the Shona confluence, Subhadra. “In Siddhapura, I am Mother Lakshmi; at Bharata’s hermitage, Angana; at Jalandhara, Vishvamukhi; and at Kishkindha mountain, Tara. “In the Devadaru forest, I am Pushti; in Kashmir, Medha; in the Himalayas, Bhima Devi; and at Vishveshvara, Pushti once more. “At Kapalamochana, I am Shuddhi; at Kayavarohana, I am Mother; at Shankhoddhara, Dhvani; at Pindaraka, Dhriti. “In Chandrabhaga, I am Kala; at Acchoda, Shivakarini; in Vena, Amrita; and at Badari, Urvashi. “In Uttarakuru, I am Oshadhi; in Kushadvipa, Kushodaka; at Hemakuta, Manmatha; at Satyavadini, Mukuta. “At Ashvattha, I am Vandaniya; at Vaishravana’s abode, Nidhi; at the mouth of the Veda, Gayatri; and in Shiva’s presence, Parvati. “In the world of the gods, I am Indrani; at Brahma’s seat, Sarasvati; in the sun’s orb, Prabha; and among the Mothers, Vaishnavi. “Among virtuous women, I am Arundhati; among the Ramas, I am Tilottama; and within the mind, I am the power called Brahmakala—this energy abides in all embodied beings. “In brief, I have spoken one hundred and eight excellent names, and likewise, a hundred sacred places where I dwell have been revealed. “Whoever remembers or hears this sacred account is freed from all sins. And whoever, after bathing at these holy places, beholds me, O noble one, is completely rid of all sins and dwells in the city of Shiva for a kalpa. But above all, whoever dedicates the supreme time to me at any of these places attains the highest blessing.” Thus, the goddess revealed her many forms and abiding presence to Daksha and all beings, her grace shining forth in every corner of the universe.