Then, Uttanka journeyed to the sacred abode of the great sages Nara and Narayana. It is said that supreme devotion to Hari, the Lord, bestows the fulfillment of all desires. In that hermitage, Uttanka worshipped Madhava daily with unwavering faith. Through this devoted worship, he attained the supreme abode of Vishnu—a realm difficult for anyone to reach. For Narayana, the Lord of the universe, ever increases the welfare of his devotees. Therefore, those who seek happiness in this world and beyond should worship him with heartfelt devotion. Freed from all sins, such a devotee too attains the abode of Hari. This path of devotion is sanctifying; it destroys all sins and grants both worldly enjoyment and final liberation to people. Especially for those who listen to and recite these sacred teachings with devotion, the benefits are immense. I bow down to such devotees, for through their company, others too may find liberation. Whether their conduct is good or bad, I offer my reverence again and again, for the devotees of Hari remove the sins of others by their very presence. Govinda, the Lord, lifts his devotees from the difficult ocean of worldly existence. To anyone who contemplates the name of Hari, I bow repeatedly, for in their hands rests liberation—a state difficult even for yogis to attain. For those who speak and listen to these glories, all sins are destroyed. Among such devotees, there was one named Jayadhvaja, devoted to Narayana. He took great delight in the offering of lamps and was ever compassionate to all beings. Jayadhvaja constructed a beautiful temple for Vishnu, adorning it with many kinds of flowers. He was especially devoted to giving lamps, and for this, he was beloved by Hari. Constantly engaged in respectful salutations, he was dear to all the devotees of the Lord. Observing Jayadhvaja’s noble deeds, wonder and curiosity arose in those around him. Among them was Vītihotra, a sage accomplished in the Vedas and their branches. He approached Jayadhvaja with questions: “Among all those devoted to Vishnu, you are the foremost, O best of the Bharatas. Tell me, O greatly fortunate one, what fruit have you realized from your devotion? You are always engaged in the auspicious cleaning of Vishnu’s house. Yet, O blessed one, why do you constantly strive in these two acts—offering lamps and cleaning the temple? If you hold any affection for me, please share the most secret truth.” Hearing this, Jayadhvaja became humble, bowed with joined palms, and spoke: “Because of remembrance from birth, I know something that will astonish all who listen. There was once a Brahmin named Raivata, who was learned in the Vedas and their branches. However, he was slanderous, harsh in speech, and sold things that should not be traded. He gradually fell into poverty and suffering; his body wasted away, and he was stricken by disease. Plagued by breathlessness and coughing, he died on the bank of the sacred Narmada river. His wife, devoted only to her own desires, was abandoned by her relatives. Raivata had been constantly engaged in great sins, harboring enmity toward other Brahmins. He slew many cows, Brahmins, and countless deer and birds. Addicted to drinking liquor, he often blocked the roads, causing trouble for others. Once, inflamed by desire, he sought to enjoy the company of a woman. At night, for the sake of pleasure, he lay with a lover.