With a heart full of purpose, the seeker spoke, “Today itself, I will come to you, but first I must offer the fruit to my teacher. My reason for being here is to present the fruits I have attained to my teacher. Once I have made this offering, I shall return to you.” He continued, “I believe that even a god could be freed from this sinful livelihood. If you do as you say, I will surely release you without doubt.” The seeker assured the Rakshasa, “I will do that, O Rakshasa, which does not violate my vow.” The Rakshasa reflected, “With an indiscriminate mind, wicked deeds have always been done. Tell me, by what means, through the destruction of that sin, may I attain liberation? Having obtained this evil birth, tell me, O Brahmin, the way to liberation from it. Then, from me who is afflicted by hunger, you will surely attain liberation. But on the sixth occasion, being cruel-hearted, I will devour without mercy.” Hearing this, the seeker was overcome with anxiety and could not utter a word. He fell into supreme doubt regarding the giving of knowledge. In his distress, he prayed, “May the seven-flamed fire protect me, whether my vows have been well observed or not. I always understand the gods; thus, may the fire protect me. I disregard him; may the fire protect me by truth.” By the command of Saptarci, Sarasvati herself manifested. She spoke with compassion, “Do not fear, O daughter of the twice-born; I will deliver you from distress. I will tell you everything, and then you will attain liberation.” Having become invisible, the Brahmin addressed the night-wanderer, “That which purifies from all sins and increases merit is to be recited always. For those who recite it, it brings strength and peace.” Then, with deep reverence, he offered his salutations: “I bow to the Lord of the universe; may he remove my sin. I bow to the supreme god; may he remove my sin. I bow to the consort of Lakshmi; may he remove my sin. I bow to him who is praised by the praiseworthy; may he remove my sin. I bow to the supporter of the earth; may he remove my sin. I bow to the mighty-armed one; may he remove my sin. I bow to the beloved of Sri; may he remove my sin.” With profound surrender, he declared, “I have taken refuge in Vasudeva, who is indescribable. I have taken refuge in him who is called Vasudeva, whom the meditative contemplate. I have taken refuge in Vasudeva, the supreme Brahman. I have taken refuge in the imperishable god at the end of action. I have taken refuge in him whom even yogis do not attain. I have taken refuge in that imperishable Lord who creates. I have taken refuge in that ancient Master who was born. I bow to the eternal one, established as the creator at the time of creation. I bow to that primeval person, Vishnu, the destroyer of beings. I bow to that Vishnu, the original Lord, the destroyer of beings. I bow to that eternal Vishnu, the person of sacrifice.” Thus, the seeker’s prayers rose, seeking purification, guidance, and liberation, invoking the grace of the Supreme Lord.