By residing in that sacred place and gaining true knowledge, you shall attain the highest liberation. Listen carefully, O wise one, as I reveal the means to this supreme state. Out of compassion, give generously, O most fortunate soul, and in doing so, rescue your brother from his suffering. Moved by this teaching, he offered the fruit to his brother, seeking the removal of his brother’s sins. Instantly, the messengers of Yama, who had been tormenting his brother, abandoned him and fled. At that very moment, O sage, Sumāli ascended to heaven, his heart brimming with joy. The brothers, overwhelmed with happiness, embraced one another, their sorrows dissolved. Accompanied by the songs of the Gandharvas, they journeyed together to the world of Viṣṇu. There, Yajñamālī also dwelled with him for an entire kalpa, filled with joy and contentment. It was there, blessed with true knowledge, that he attained the highest liberation. Having completed that celestial sojourn, he was reborn on earth and once again attained the status of a Brahmin. Endowed with every prosperity, he became deeply devoted to the worship of Hari. In that sacred place, after bathing in the holy waters of the Ganges, he beheld the Lord Viśveśvara himself. O best of sages, thus has the greatness of the divine unguent been revealed to you. Even those who, without personal desire, perform the worship of Viṣṇu just once, are blessed. Those devoted to Hari’s worship should honor him with true understanding and reverence. Simply by being in the company of those devoted to Hari, one attains great benefit. Those whose minds delight in the name of Hari and are absorbed in his worship bring blessings to all around them. Even sinners, if they serve such devotees, can attain the highest state. Who, indeed, does not feel joy upon hearing the nectar of Hari’s stories? The very name of Hari alone is enough to destroy all sins. But beware: one who is a hater of cows and Brahmins is to be known as a dog-eater; never speak with such a person. He is as unclean as a cremation ground—never enter his presence, not even once. Those who harbor hatred for cows and Brahmins are called Rākṣasas, and if such a person attempts to worship Govinda, that worship bears no fruit. In fact, such worship quickly leads to the destruction of the worshipers themselves. The wise declare such a one to be a true hater of Viṣṇu. Those who are always engaged in righteous deeds are considered as forms of Viṣṇu himself. How could one whose devotion to Viṣṇu is firm ever possess an evil mind? For such people, any sinful thought perishes instantly; wickedness cannot remain in them. Even outcastes, if devoted to Hari, are truly the best among men. Service to Hari is renowned for granting both worldly enjoyment and final liberation. Whoever worships Viṣṇu attains inexhaustible happiness. Such a person is as if bathed in all sacred waters and becomes most dear to Viṣṇu. The water from Hari’s feet is said to remove all suffering. Those great souls who surrender themselves to him attain eternal liberation. For those who recite or listen to this sacred account, all sins are destroyed. Yet, know that he who is ever intent on taking another’s wife or wealth, who has slain hundreds or thousands of brāhmaṇas and cows, or who is always engaged as the lord of evil-doers—such a one is far from this path of grace.