At the sixth occasion, a being of cruel heart declared with chilling intent that it would devour without mercy. This dire pronouncement cast one present into deep anxiety, so overwhelming that he found himself unable to utter a single word. His mind, clouded by fear, entered into supreme doubt, especially regarding the giving and sharing of sacred knowledge. In his distress, he prayed fervently: “May the seven-flamed fire protect me, whether my vows have been well observed or not.” He reflected upon his understanding of the gods and sought the fire’s protection yet again, invoking its power through truth, even as he resolved to disregard the one who threatened him. At that moment, by the command of the sage Saptarci, the divine Sarasvati herself manifested. With compassion, she addressed the trembling soul: “Do not fear, O daughter of the twice-born; I will deliver you from this distress. I shall reveal everything to you, and through this knowledge, you will attain liberation.” Then, becoming invisible, a Brahmin spoke to the night-wanderer, imparting words of great sanctity: “That which purifies from all sins and brings an increase of merit—this is what I will share. It is to be recited always, for those who do so gain strength and peace.” With deep reverence, the devotee offered 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.” Seeking refuge, he continued: “I have taken refuge in Vasudeva, who is beyond description. I have taken refuge in him 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 all action. I have taken refuge in him whom even the yogis cannot attain. I have taken refuge in that imperishable Lord who creates. I have taken refuge in that ancient Master who was born.” With unwavering devotion, he bowed further: “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. I bow to that eternal Rudra, the indwelling Self. I bow to that destroyer of beings, whose essence is Rudra, who indeed dances. I bow to that all-pervading Lord from whom all have arisen. I bow to that all-pervading Lord, of whom all are portions. I bow to that all-pervading Lord, of whom all are but a single portion. I bow to that all-pervading infinite one who abides in the midst of all.” Having thus invoked the divine, he prayed: “Thus, by Vishnu, may all my sins be destroyed. And may the sin that is discerned by knowledge likewise perish for me. And may the sin arising from actions over many births likewise perish for me. The sin committed at the junctions of the day, whether by deed, mind, or speech—may all these be removed.” Thus, in the midst of anxiety and threat, through the grace of Sarasvati and the power of sacred recitation, the soul sought refuge in the supreme, praying for the destruction of all sin and the attainment of liberation.