With deep reverence, salutations were offered to the Lord of the universe—Shiva and Hari, the divine ones who pervade all. Homage was paid to Nārāyaṇa, the very fabric of existence, the supreme self of the gods. Praise was directed to that highest person, who bears the bow, discus, sword, and mace, to Acyuta, the best among gods, the generous granter of boons, extolled by Brahmā, Indra, Rudra, sages, and all celestial beings. Adoration was given to the ageless one, clad in radiant yellow garments, the destroyer of the demons Madhu and Kaiṭabha, the universe itself, crowned with beauty. The supreme lord, bestower of boons, adorned with wondrous crowns and armlets, was worshipped. Salutations continued to the lord of yogis, pure and ever-valiant, who removes obstacles for the lord of gods. Devotion was expressed to Nārāyaṇa, whose actions benefit the self, who once took the form of the great Boar. Refuge was sought with the god of gods, the ancient person, the one who endures beyond the ages. Vāsudeva, knower of the field, source of the self, the most excellent, was approached for sanctuary. The secret of the gods, known as the eternal person, was revered, and the eternal Viṣṇu, the lord of unsurpassed virtues and supreme refuge, was sought for protection. The devotees sought shelter in Viṣṇu, Janārdana, the mighty one, treasure of the Vedas, lord of the gods. Keśava, shining in yellow garments and adorned with a resplendent garland, glowing with golden brilliance, was worshipped. Acyuta, the self-possessed lord whose power matches that of the Ādityas, Rudras, Aśvins, and Vasus, was honored. Refuge was taken in the subtle, immovable, most excellent one—the giver of fearlessness. The supreme state, attained by ascetics free from attachment, was sought with devotion. The protector of devotees, the shelter for all who seek protection, was approached with a devoted heart. Janārdana, the soul of yoga, the great soul, was surrendered to. Nārāyaṇa, subtler than the subtle and dear to brāhmaṇas, was ever sought for refuge, as was the Lord of gods, finer than the finest. Homage was paid to the thousand-headed, infinite, great soul, praised by all and sought as the supreme goal by Brahmā and the rest. Subrahmaṇya too was saluted, with a plea for protection from one who had sought refuge. Pleased by these devotions, Viṣṇu—the bearer of the conch, discus, and mace—was moved. Seated upon Garuḍa, the support of the worlds, the Lord of the universe, radiant with the power of austerity, revealed himself as the immeasurable soul, Madhusūdana. With swiftness, he lifted up the one who had sought his shelter, freeing the king of serpents from the bonds that had held him fast. At that moment, Kṛṣṇa had slain the crocodile, and the creature, released from its curse, ascended to heaven. In the midst of peril, the best of elephants and gandharvas found themselves together, and both offered due worship to the Lord of the gods. It is said that those who are devoted and steadfast in mind will remember these events. For them, bad dreams are destroyed, and only auspicious dreams arise. Even Nārasiṃha and the king of serpents, who preside over creation and dissolution, are remembered in this context. Those who recall these deeds are freed from all sins and attain worlds of merit. The Lord touched both the elephant and the Gandharva with his hand, bestowing his grace. He also took refuge in the Brahmin, who was wholly devoted to Nārāyaṇa. Because of the bondage of sin and the curse, the wondrous act of seizing had occurred. When his work was done, the blessed Lord Viṣṇu, whose ways are unfathomable, departed. Those who had witnessed these divine acts bowed reverently to the great-souled Lord, Nārāyaṇa, Hari, in gratitude and awe.