Let us begin with the sacred account of the worship most pleasing to Hari. Among the many offerings, the flowers Marukā and Damanaka bring immediate satisfaction to the Lord, and thus, the best of Vaishnavas are urged to perform this worship with devotion. Through such worship of Vishnu, one attains the merit not only of giving a thousand cows and a maiden in marriage, but even the merit of giving the earth itself. Indeed, when spring arrives, if one takes even a single sprig of Damanaka and worships the Lord of the gods, the merit gained is immeasurable. O mountain-born one, such a devotee, graced with four arms, enjoys righteousness, wealth, and the fulfillment of desires both in this world and the next, ultimately reaching the Vaishnava abode. Thus concludes the eighty-fourth chapter, entitled "The Great Festival of Damanaka," in the Uttarakhaṇḍa of the glorious Padma Mahāpurāṇa. Now, Sūta begins to describe the greatness of the month of Kārtika. Once, a sage arrived in Dvārakā, eager to see Krishna, carrying divine flowers born from the wish-fulfilling tree. Krishna greeted Nārada with honor, offering water for his feet and hands, and a seat, saying, "Here is arghya, here is water for your feet." Nārada then presented the flowers to Krishna, who distributed them among his sixteen thousand wives. Yet, in doing so, he forgot Satyabhāmā, giving the flowers to all the others. Satyabhāmā, feeling slighted, withdrew in anger to the chamber of wrath. Perceiving her feelings, Krishna composed himself and went to her, honoring Satyabhāmā and remembering Garuḍa in his mind. As soon as Krishna thought of him, Garuḍa appeared and stood before the Lord. Mounting Garuḍa swiftly, Krishna said to his beloved Satyabhāmā, "O Satyā, do not be angry. For your sake, even if I must oppose the gods and their king, I will plant the wish-fulfilling tree in your courtyard. O greatly fortunate one, forgive my offense regarding the wish-fulfilling tree." With this promise, Krishna and Satyabhāmā set out together for the world of the gods, where Indra resided. When Krishna asked Indra for the wish-fulfilling tree, Indra replied that such a divine tree was not meant to be obtained on earth. Enraged by this refusal, Krishna uprooted the tree from its roots with mighty strength, placed it upon Garuḍa, and prepared to depart. Indra, the valiant bearer of the thunderbolt, quickly raised his weapon and struck Garuḍa, commanding him to abandon the wish-fulfilling tree. Out of respect for the thunderbolt, Garuḍa hastily released one feather and departed. From the impact of Indra's blow, three birds were born: the peacock, the mongoose, and the partridge. Krishna, dark as a cloud, returned to Dvārāvatī and placed the wish-fulfilling tree in Satyabhāmā's house. At that very moment, Nārada arrived again and was warmly honored by Satyabhāmā. She asked him, "Such is this wish-fulfilling tree, and such is the Lord, its master. How may one obtain them, life after life? Please tell me this." Nārada, the best of sages, replied, "O Satyabhāmā, this is attained by the gift of Tulāpuruṣa." Then, Satyabhāmā, together with Krishna and the wish-fulfilling tree, offered them to Nārada himself, weighing them according to the prescribed rite. Gathering all the necessary items, Nārada went to heaven. After bidding farewell to the Lord of Śrī and watching the noble sage depart, Satyā, her face radiant with joy, spoke to Vāsudeva: "I am blessed, I have fulfilled my purpose, and my life is fruitful. My parents are truly blessed, both at my birth and as its cause, for they gave birth to me, most beautiful in the three worlds, and I am your beloved among sixteen thousand wives. Because I, O Primeval Person, have offered the wish-fulfilling tree to Nārada, together with you, according to the prescribed method. Even those creatures dwelling on earth who hear this account will know: this wish-fulfilling tree now stands in my house. I am the most beloved of the Lord of the three worlds, the Lord of Śrī; therefore, O Madhusūdana, I wish to ask you something. If you wish to please me, tell me this in detail; having heard it, I will again do what is beneficial for myself. O Lord, may I never be separated from you, according to your will." Hearing these loving words, Krishna, the elder brother of Gadā, smiled. Taking Satyā by the hand, he went to the place of the wish-fulfilling tree. Dismissing his attendants and the people, Krishna remained there playfully with his beloved. Smiling and addressing Satyā, the Lord of the worlds spoke, his body radiant and thrilled, for her joy and satisfaction: "There is no one dearer to me than you, O beautiful one. Among sixteen thousand women, you are as precious to me as my own life. For your sake, I opposed the king of the gods and the other deities. Whatever you desire, O beloved, listen now to what great thing may come to pass. Whether it be something unyielding, or a task, or even something unspeakable—if you ask, I will answer. Ask anything, and I will tell you whatever is in your mind." Satyabhama then asked, "Was it some gift, vow, or austerity that I performed before, by which, though born among mortals, I have become your consort in this world? Always sharing half your body, riding upon Garuda, I entered the abode of Indra and the other gods together with you. Therefore, I wish to ask you: what good deed did I perform? In a previous birth, what was my character, who was I, and whose daughter?" Sri Krishna replied, "Listen attentively, O beloved, to what virtuous vow you performed in a former birth; I will tell you everything. At the end of the Krita age, in the city of Maya, there was a foremost Brahmin named Devasharma of the lineage of Atri, accomplished in the Vedas and their branches." Thus unfolds the sacred narrative, revealing the roots of Satyabhāmā’s blessed destiny and the profound merit of devotion, worship, and loving sacrifice.