Vyasa, the sage, spoke to Jaimini, addressing him as the best among the twice-born. He declared that those who take refuge in Narayana and are filled with devotion never encounter misfortune. Vyasa promised to again reveal the greatness of the Lord of Lakshmi, for hearing of this greatness leads all who listen to the supreme state. He explained that when the greatness of Vasudeva is spoken, the Vaishnavas find satisfaction, but those who reject the faith—heretics—are left unsatisfied and endure torment in hell. Therefore, Vyasa advised that the supreme greatness of Vishnu should not be spoken in the presence of heretics, but only before Vaishnavas. To illustrate his teaching, Vyasa recounted a story from Treta Yuga. There lived a man named Urvishur, notorious for his sinful ways and for reviling righteousness. He was a thief of Brahmins’ wealth, given to adultery, eating cow’s flesh, drinking liquor, and consorting with prostitutes. Urvishur killed those who sought refuge, slandered others, betrayed trust, destroyed friendships, and tormented his own relatives. He was a liar, cruel, associated with heretics, ruined the livelihood of Brahmins, and stole deposits. Seeing his wickedness and devotion to sin, all his relatives became enraged and gathered at his house. They confronted him, lamenting that the reputation earned by their ancestors was being destroyed by his actions. They accused him of abandoning righteousness, bringing dishonor to their family, and causing suffering to his kin. They marveled at the Creator’s astonishing ways, noting that even in the ocean where the moon was born, foam is produced. They reflected on the power of wicked sons, who can destroy the accumulated reputation of many people in a moment, and observed that while a noble son elevates a lineage, a wicked son degrades even the noblest family. Having said this, his relatives, angered and fearing disgrace, abandoned Urvishur. Left alone, reviled by all and deprived of his wealth, Urvishur sorrowfully turned to a life of banditry. As he committed merciless and violent acts as a bandit, the people of the region seized him and reported him to the king. Yet, the king, out of affection for Urvishur’s father, did not have him killed but banished him from his land. Urvishur then took refuge in the forest, joining with other arrogant bandits, waiting to rob travelers without mercy. Once, exhausted from wandering with his bandit companions, he went to the riverbank to bathe. There, he saw many Brahmins gathered, engaged in the service of the Lord. The Brahmins, having worshipped Janardana, spoke among themselves with great curiosity. One said, “Today I have offered champaka flowers,” while another declared, “I have given betel leaves to Murari.” Another remarked that betel leaves should never be eaten in any birth and that he had given the finest plantain fruit to Hari. Others mentioned that for many births they had eaten plantain fruit, but now had offered it to Hari, while another had given a pomegranate, and yet another the finest mango. Listening to their conversation, Urvishur thought to himself, “What shall I offer to Vishnu? Of all the things in the world that can be eaten, I have them. But I am unable to give up anything—what can I give to Murari? I always dwell in the forest, a thief, fearful of the king. I have never had the right to ride in a cart.” Yet, he resolved, “I have given a cart to Hari, the bestower of the four aims of life.” After the Brahmins departed, Urvishur returned with his fellow bandits to their refuge. Later, following the same path, he arrived at Gudakandola. There, a traveler carrying a load arrived at Kakimandala. Urvishur, fearless and violent, seized a lump of jaggery from a honey seller. The robbers broke the lump, and Urvishur found a portion shaped like a cart. He recalled in his mind the words, “That offering was once given by me myself to Murari.” Therefore, he resolved that this offering was not to be accepted by him at any time in his life. With this thought, he decided to give the jaggery cart as an offering. He gave it to a Brahmin to please Mādhava. Recognizing his devotion, even though Urvishur was a great sinner, Janārdana was immediately pleased and removed all his sins. On that very day, the Brahmin entered the great forest. Soon after, Urvishur was slain by the townspeople, who were angry. Then, the Lord sent a golden chariot to fetch him, dispatching messengers adorned with various ornaments. These divine messengers went to Urvishur, who had departed from this world.