The wise Brahmā, creator of the worlds, addressed Viṣṇu, urging him not to delay but to go at once and appease Sāvitrī, assuring him that the virtuous lady would surely be satisfied. He advised Mādhava to let Lakṣmī proceed before him to the auspicious abode of Sāvitrī, and to follow her path, consoling Brahmā’s beloved. Brahmā explained that Sāvitrī never wishes to do anything displeasing to Lakṣmī in private, always acting by observing her face, and encouraged Viṣṇu to speak many sweet words to the goddess so that she may become pleased. Thus instructed, Viṣṇu quickly made his way to where Sāvitrī was staying. Seeing Keśava approaching from afar with Lakṣmī, Sāvitrī rose swiftly and was respectfully greeted by Viṣṇu. He saluted her, addressing her as the goddess of gods, wife of Brahmā, and declared that bowing to her frees all people from sin. He praised her devotion to her husband, her great fortune, and her place in Brahmā’s heart, noting that day and night, people seek her favor. Viṣṇu then suggested that if Sāvitrī did not trust his words, she should ask Lakṣmī, the virtuous daughter of Bhṛgu. After speaking thus, Śauri bowed at Sāvitrī’s feet and, with both hands, humbly asked her forgiveness, offering salutations. He honored her by touching her feet and addressed her as the mother of the world, worthy of worship by the universe. Sāvitrī, drawing back her feet, touched Hari’s hands with her own and, taking his hands, assured Viṣṇu that all was forgiven. She declared that Lakṣmī would always dwell in Viṣṇu’s heart and that Lakṣmī, born from Bhṛgu’s wife, was his virtuous companion, finding pleasure nowhere else without him. Sāvitrī recounted that Lakṣmī had been produced again from the ocean by the effort of gods and demons, and that she was now making her descent. Whether in a divine body among the gods or a human form among humans, Lakṣmī was always Viṣṇu’s steadfast companion, unwavering in her vow of marriage. Sāvitrī then asked Viṣṇu what she must do, seeking his instruction. Viṣṇu replied that the sacrifice was completed and he had been sent to her. He asked her to bring Sāvitrī quickly so that she might bathe with him, urging her to come joyfully. He encouraged her to go and see her husband, surrounded by all the gods. Lakṣmī, addressing Sāvitrī as noble lady, urged her to rise quickly and go where the Grandfather, Brahmā, was. Sāvitrī declared she would not go without Lakṣmī, having touched her feet. Lakṣmī then raised Sāvitrī, grasping her right hand with her own. Meanwhile, knowing Sāvitrī was delayed, the Grandfather, Brahmā, spoke to the great goddess near him, instructing her to go with Parvati, destroyer of demons, letting Gauri go before her, and Shankara to follow after. Brahmā urged them to awaken Sāvitrī and bring her quickly, doing whatever was needed so she would come at once. Thus instructed, Parvati and the Supreme Lord went as commanded and spoke to Brahmā’s beloved, telling her that a great task must be performed by her, the devoted wife. They suggested she ask noble Gauri, daughter of the mountain, or wide-eyed Lakṣmī, or Indrani, whichever she trusted, and bowed to her. Sāvitrī blessed the trident-bearing Lord of the gods, declaring that Gauri would always abide in half his body, and with her, he shone beautifully in all three worlds. She proclaimed that the whole world enjoyed happiness because of him, destroyer of enemies. With these words, Savitri was taken by Brahmā’s beloved. Gauri held Sāvitrī by the left hand, and Lakṣmī by the right. After bowing to her, Shankara spoke, inviting her to come to where her husband stood, reminding her that for women, the husband is the highest goal. He encouraged her to go with affection, noting that Lakṣmī and Parvati stood before her. He assured her that no disrespect was intended by their words, and requested her to go joyfully. Gauri affirmed her affection, saying she was always Sāvitrī’s dear one, as Sāvitrī herself had said. Lakṣmī was placed in Sāvitrī’s hand, and Gauri held her right hand, urging her to come to where her husband was waiting. Led by Lakṣmī and Parvati, Sāvitrī was positioned in the center, with Viṣṇu and Rudra at the front, and Indra and the other gods accompanying them. The Gandharvas, Apsaras, and all beings of the three worlds, both moving and unmoving, gathered there, and Sāvitrī, beloved of Brahmā, arrived. Seeing Sāvitrī, whose face was beautiful, Brahmā, the grandfather of all worlds, together with Gayatri, addressed her. Brahmā declared that Sāvitrī was a performer of deeds and that he was now under her control, inviting her to command him in whatever work she wished him to do. The goddess, her face lowered in modesty, said nothing in reply. Prompted by Brahmā, Gayatri fell at Sāvitrī’s feet, confessing her offense and asking for forgiveness, bowing to her. Sāvitrī embraced Gayatri affectionately around the neck, comforting her and assuring her that Brahmā was her honored husband.