Whatever inauspicious actions had been committed—whether by the body, the mind, or through speech—the earnest prayer arose: may all of these quickly dissolve through the praise of Vāsudeva. Any reproach incurred from harming others, especially when such harm is directed toward great souls, was invoked to be washed away, just as a vessel filled with salt vanishes when immersed in water. Not only the misdeeds of this life, but also those carried over from previous births and those accumulated throughout the course of one’s existence, were all entrusted to the same dissolution—let them disappear in water, like salt dissolving and leaving no trace. With a heart full of humility and hope, repeated salutations were offered to Janārdana, to Kṛṣṇa, the slayer of Ariṣṭa, Keśi, Caṇūra, and the enemies of the gods. Who else, it was wondered, could forcibly destroy the pride of the mighty king of the Haihayas? Who but He could slay Daśagrīva, together with his ministers and his city? He alone is the chastiser and the destroyer, the god of gods. Whatever sins had been committed—whether knowingly or in ignorance, whether through association with what is desired or undesired, whether considered great or minor—let all these be destroyed for those devoted to yoga, just as raw meat is rendered harmless in water. To give or to recite this sacred prayer daily was declared to be equally meritorious. Such a one, it was assured, would attain the world of Viṣṇu—this was the true and solemn declaration. In the midst of these prayers, the plea arose: let this demon, trembling in every limb, release me. The twice-born sage, free from desire, addressed the night-roaming spirit yet again. He spoke of the hymn to Viṣṇu, composed by Sarasvatī herself—a hymn that brings peace to all. Sarasvatī had revealed this sacred praise of Viṣṇu, assuring that through such devotion and praise, Keśava would remove the sin born of any curse. Praise Him with unwavering devotion, the sage counseled, and you will be freed from all sin, for when Hari is praised with true devotion, He indeed removes the sins of all people. At that very moment, the glorious and self-controlled one journeyed to Śālagrāma to undertake austerities. There, the night-wanderer became wholly devoted to divine rites and performed severe penances. Freed from all sin, he ultimately attained the world of Viṣṇu. All this was accomplished through the sacred hymn properly uttered by Sarasvatī, residing in the mouth of the Brāhmaṇa. Whoever recites this hymn, it was declared, will be liberated from all sins. And so, the heartfelt praises continued: “O Vāsudeva, I bow to you! O multiformed one, salutations! O Śrīnivāsa, creator of all beings, I offer you my reverence. O bearer of the steadfast banner, O upholder of truth, I bow to you. O you who carry the palm-banner, O bearer of the heavy banner, salutations! Salutations to Jayanta, to Vijaya, to Jayānanta, to Parājita. O one who is without beginning, who is beginning, end, and middle, beloved of the lotus-born, I bow to you. O Śubhañjaya, O Dhanañjaya, salutations! Salutations to Hiraṇyagarbha and to Padmagarbha. O Kālanābha, O Mahānābha, I bow to you. O abode of Dharma, abode of water, O Śrīnivāsa, salutations! Salutations to you, O Lord of the army, O Lord of time, again and again I bow. O Hari, wearer of the forest garland, O bearer of the earth, salutations to you!” Thus, with hearts uplifted in praise and devotion, the path to liberation was revealed, and the blessings of Viṣṇu were invoked for all who recite or give voice to this sacred hymn.