Upon beholding Him, the Supreme Lord, the foremost of Brahmins immediately prostrated himself, laying flat upon the ground in deep reverence. Overwhelmed with emotion, he cried out, “O slayer of Mura, protect me, protect me!” In that moment, his mind was fixed on nothing but the Lord alone. Recognizing the sincerity of this sage, the best of sages, the Lord addressed him kindly, saying, “Choose a boon, dear one.” Bowing once more, the Brahmin spoke to Janardana, the God of gods, his voice filled with humility and devotion: “May I have steadfast devotion to You, O Lord, in every birth I may take. Whether I am born as an insect, a bird, a beast, a reptile, a demon, a spirit, or a human—wherever I may be born, O Keshava, by Your grace may I have unwavering, unswerving devotion to You alone.” The Lord of the worlds smiled and replied, “Let it be so.” He touched the sage with the edge of His conch, bestowing upon him divine knowledge, rare even among accomplished yogis. As the foremost of Brahmins continued to praise Him, Janardana, the God of gods, smiling gently, placed His divine hand upon the Brahmin’s head and spoke: “Go to the abode of Nara and Narayana; there you shall attain liberation. After fulfilling all desires, one ultimately becomes a recipient of liberation.” Thus, Uttanka, that noble Brahmin, went to the sacred abode of Nara and Narayana. It is declared that supreme devotion to Hari grants the fruits of all desires. Worshipping Madhava daily in the hermitage of Nara and Narayana, Uttanka attained that supreme abode of Vishnu, which is difficult to attain. Indeed, Narayana, the Lord of the universe, ever increases the welfare of His devotees. Whoever desires happiness in this world and the next should worship Him with devotion. Such a devotee, freed from all sins, surely goes to the abode of Hari. This path destroys all sins, is supremely holy, and grants both enjoyment and liberation to people. To those who listen to and recite these sacred teachings—especially the devotees—I bow in reverence, for by their association, people attain liberation. Whether their conduct is good or bad, I bow again and again to all devotees of Hari, for they are worthy of worship, being the removers of sin. Govinda lifts up His devotees from the difficult ocean of worldly existence. To those who contemplate the name of Hari, I bow again and again, for liberation rests in their hands—a state difficult even for great yogis to attain. For those who speak and listen to these sacred teachings, all sins are destroyed. Among such devotees was one known as Jayadhvaja, deeply devoted to Narayana. He delighted in giving lamps, was ever compassionate to all beings, and constructed a temple for Vishnu, adorning it with many varieties of flowers. Especially devoted to the offering of lamps, Jayadhvaja was beloved by Hari. Constantly engaged in respectful salutations, he was dear to all devotees of the Lord. Upon witnessing the deeds of Jayadhvaja, wonder arose in the hearts of those around him. Among them was Vītihotra, accomplished in the Vedas and their branches, who questioned Jayadhvaja: “Among those devoted to Vishnu, you are the foremost, O best of the Bharatas. Tell me, O greatly fortunate one, what result is known to you? You are always engaged in the auspicious cleaning of Vishnu’s house. Yet, O blessed one, why do you continually strive in these two acts? If you have affection for me, please reveal to me this most secret matter.” Jayadhvaja, becoming humble and bowing with joined palms, replied, “Because of remembrance from birth, I know something that will astonish those who hear it.” Thus, the sacred story unfolds, revealing the glory of unwavering devotion to the Lord, the blessings bestowed upon His devotees, and the power of association with the holy.