Having regained the earth, he once again attained the state of a Brahmin. Blessed 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 was granted the vision of the Lord Viśveśvara. O best of sages, the greatness of the unguent has already been explained to you. Even those who, without any personal desire, perform the worship of Viṣṇu just once—such people are worthy of honor by all who are devoted to Hari, especially if they understand the true nature of Hari. Indeed, even by mere association with those devoted to Hari, one attains great benefit. Those whose minds are absorbed in the worship of Hari and who delight in repeating His name—such souls are truly blessed. Even sinners, if they serve these devotees, can attain the highest state. After all, who does not feel joy when hearing the nectar-like stories of Hari? The very name of Hari alone is sufficient to destroy all sins. However, know this as well: one who is a dog-eater should not be spoken with, for he is like a cremation ground; never should one enter his presence, even once. Those who harbor hatred for cows and Brahmins are called Rākṣasas, and if such a person worships Govinda, that worship becomes fruitless. In fact, that very worship quickly destroys the worshipers themselves, O illustrious one. The learned declare such a person to be a hater of Viṣṇu. On the other hand, 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. The service of Hari is renowned for bestowing both enjoyment and liberation. Whoever worships Viṣṇu attains inexhaustible happiness; it is as if he has bathed in all sacred waters, and he becomes most dear to Viṣṇu. The water that washes 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 these teachings, all sins are destroyed. But consider, O brāhmaṇa, the one who is ever intent on taking another’s wife or wealth, who has slain hundreds or thousands of brāhmaṇas and cows, who is always engaged as the leader of evil-doers—their numbers cannot be counted, not even in tens of millions of years. Now, it so happened that he went to the city of the king of Sauvīra, a city endowed with all prosperity, adorned with bustling markets, and resembling the very city of the gods. Seeing its golden spires shining in the sun, the hunter was filled with joy. The thief, greedy for gain, entered the inner quarters of the city. There, he beheld Uttanka, a sage who was a treasury of austerities and wholly devoted to the service of Viṣṇu. When the hunter saw the one who obstructed his theft, he beheld the sage Uttanka. Intoxicated with pride and with weapon drawn, he rushed at Uttanka with the intent to seize him. Observing the hunter’s hostile approach, Uttanka calmly spoke: “What offense have I committed against you? Tell me, O wise one.