In days of divine unfolding, the seven Sarasvatas bestowed upon the world four wondrous Mothers, each radiant and powerful in her own right. From Nāgatīrtha came Ekacūḍā, while Kurukṣetra offered Palāsadā. The purifier of feet, with his sacred touch, granted the blessings of Cauṇḍī, Bhaiṇḍī, and Yogabhaiṇḍī. Further gifts followed: Śakaghaṇṭā and Śatānandā, along with Olūkhala and Mekhalā, were given with grace. Suṣamā, Ekacūḍā once more, and the goddess Dhamadhamā found their place among the blessed. The divine generosity continued as Sunakṣatrā, Kadrulā, Suprabhātā, and Muṅgalā were bestowed. Koṭarāmūrdhvaṇī, Śrīmatī, and Bahuputrikā joined the gathering of celestial mothers. Sūpalā, Madhukumbhā, Khyāti, and Parā Dahadahā were given, their powers shining brightly. Saṃtānikā, Vikalikā, and the goddess who dwells in four places were granted, each step filling the world with sanctity. From Śvetatīrtha came Raudrā, Karkaṭikā, and Tuṇḍā, their fierce energies blessing the earth. The peacock, his own son Mahājava, as well as Aruṇa and Tāmracūḍa, were given as sons, radiant and swift. Hari, the wielder of the trident, offered a garland, and Maghavan, adorned with a necklace, gave a banner to grace the neck. Bhava appointed him commander of the celestial army, and he shone with the brilliance of the sun, his form vast and magnificent. With devotion, he bowed to Bhava, Girijā, Pāvaka, and Śuci, honoring each with reverence. He then saluted Brahmā and spoke with earnestness: “By your grace, I shall conquer our enemies, Mahiṣa and Tāraka. Grant me permission, O Brahmā, so that I may proceed.” The gods, weary yet hopeful, gazed upon his face, awaiting his resolve. Taking up the sacred object in his right hand, he approached Skanda, urging all to revere the divine feet of Viṣṇu, honored throughout the worlds. To her, the goddess who receives such reverential salutations from devotees, and to him, the great-souled one whose banner bears Garuḍa, he declared: “There is truly none higher than Viṣṇu; we, and all embodied beings, are not above him.” Standing with joined hands, he sought permission from Acyuta, the eternal. After a propitious rite, the god granted his consent. Turning to the sage among the twice-born, he requested: “Please explain all this to Śikhidhvaja for me.” For Skanda’s victory and the defeat of the buffalo demon, he invoked blessings: “May Viṣṇu, the unborn, whose hand bears the discus, bestow well-being. May Pāvaka bless you, O rider of the peacock. May Kāvyā and Saturn grant you auspiciousness, and may Mṛkaṇḍu and his descendants, along with the seven great sages, bring you well-being. May the Yakṣas, Piśācas, Vasus, and Kinnaras, ever vigilant, grant you well-being. May the mighty hosts of spirits and their chiefs, always ready, grant you well-being.” He prayed for safety from those with many feet and from those without feet. He called upon Pāśī to protect the west, and Lakṣmāmaśu the north. Vāyu was invoked to guard the northwest, and Śiva the northeast. Musatī, the plough-bearer, the discus-bearer, and the bowman were called to protect the intermediate directions. Mādhava, resounding with the melody of the Sāma Veda and full of glory, was asked to protect from all sides. Having bowed to all the gods, the hero rose up from the earth, ready for action. Those divine beings who could assume any form followed the youthful leader, transforming themselves into birds, soaring alongside him as he advanced on his sacred mission.