Vyasa spoke, his words carrying the weight of divine authority: “I am always angry with those who revile the Vaishnavas.” Having said this, Lord Vishnu suddenly vanished from sight, leaving Vyasa and those present in awe. The Brahmin who had witnessed these events awoke from his bed, abandoning sleep. The words spoken by Keshava had transformed his heart, filling him with devotion to Hari. From that moment, he set aside all other duties and immersed himself in ritual worship, understanding that even partaking in food offered to Narayana brings its own reward. Vyasa confessed, “I do not know the full result that comes to one who worships Hari. But I will tell you briefly, O noble Jaimini—listen well. By worshipping Hari even once, a person attains the supreme state. Human birth is rare in this world, and worship of the wielder of the discus is rarer still. O best of Brahmins, even among those, true devotion is exceedingly rare. For one who seeks to cross the ocean of worldly existence, filled with sorrow, the noble path is to always worship Vasudeva with devotion, for he is the doer of all actions.” Later, Suta narrated: Hearing of the fruits of Ekadashi, Jaimini was greatly pleased. With joined palms, he addressed Krishna Dvaipayana, saying, “By your grace, I have heard of the greatness of Vishnu, the god. Tell me now of the greatness of Tulasi, which destroys sin for those who listen.” Vyasa responded, “O Brahmin, Tulasi, the blessed one, is always served by all the gods, including Indra and the others. She grants the fruits of the four aims of life. In heaven, on earth, and in the underworld, Tulasi is rare among the virtuous; devotion to her brings attainment of the four aims of life. Where even a single Tulasi tree stands, O noble one, all the gods—including Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and others—reside. Keśava dwells in the center of the Tulasi leaf, Prajāpati at its tip, and Śiva at its base. Lakṣmī, Sarasvatī, Gāyatrī, Caṇḍikā, and all other wives of the gods also reside upon those leaves. Indra, Agni, Yama, Nairṛta, Varuṇa, Vāyu, and Kubera dwell upon her branches. All the planets beginning with the sun, the Viśvedevas, the Vasus, sages, and divine rishis always reside there. All the sacred places that exist within countless universes take refuge in the Tulasi leaf and dwell there. Whoever serves Tulasi with devotion is served by the sacred places and the gods, beginning with Brahmā. Those who cut the grass at the root of Tulasi—Hari instantly destroys the brahma-hatya, the sin of killing a brāhmaṇa, residing in their body. O best of twice-born, whoever waters Tulasi in summer with fragrant and cool water attains liberation. Whoever gives moonlight or shade to Tulasi, especially in the hot season, is freed from all sins. Whoever waters Tulasi in the month of Vaiśākha with a continuous stream of water receives the fruit of an Aśvamedha sacrifice perpetually. Even watering Tulasi with a small amount of water grants heaven, free from all sins. If a noble person waters Tulasi with milk, Lakṣmī becomes steadfast in his home, O sage among brāhmaṇas. Whoever smears the root of Tulasi with cow dung and sweeps it—hear the merit he attains: for as many dust particles are removed, for that many thousands of aeons he enjoys with Viṣṇu. Whoever places a lamp at the base of Tulasi during twilight goes to Viṣṇu’s abode accompanied by countless generations. Whoever protects Tulasi from cows, dogs, donkeys, humans, and children is always protected by Keśava. Whoever plants Tulasi with devotion, upon death, certainly attains supreme liberation; there is no doubt. Whoever, devoted, beholds Tulasi in the morning attains the inexhaustible fruit of seeing Viṣṇu. Whoever, filled with devotion, bows to Tulasi, his lifespan, strength, fame, wealth, and progeny all increase. By merely remembering Tulasi, all sins are destroyed; by touching Tulasi, diseases are dispelled. Whoever eats the auspicious leaf of Tulasi, which removes all sins, the sin residing within his body is destroyed at that very moment. A person who wears a garland made from Tulasi wood—there is no sin in his body; this is true, I declare. Whoever carries on his head water in which Tulasi leaves have been dipped certainly obtains the merit gained by bathing in the Gaṅgā—there is no doubt. A person who worships the auspicious Tulasi with dūrvā grass, unbroken flowers, and offerings with devotion attains the fruit of worshiping Viṣṇu. O Brāhmaṇas, if someone has ever worshiped the divine Tulasi with offerings, flowers, incense, and lamps of ghee, which bestow the highest rewards of dharma, wealth, desire, and immortality, what need does he have for other acts of worship at Viṣṇu’s feet? Wherever Tulasi, pleasing to Hari, is planted in a faultless place and served by hosts of gods, Hari, the Lord of the three worlds and slayer of Mura, being pleased, quickly grants them the supreme abode, O Brāhmaṇa. Whatever sacrifice, vow, ancestor worship, worship of Acyuta, charity, or other auspicious act people perform on the pure ground of Tulasi, all these certainly become inexhaustible. O best of twice-born, whatever righteous act a person performs on earth without the dearest Tulasi of Nārāyaṇa, all of it becomes fruitless; even Padma-eyed Devadeva is not pleased.” Thus, Vyasa revealed to Jaimini the unparalleled greatness of Tulasi, the sanctified plant beloved of Hari, whose presence and worship bestow blessings beyond measure, and whose service is cherished by gods and mortals alike.