Let me tell you what was said about the sage Satyatapa, O auspicious one. On the banks of the river Puṣyabhadrā, there occurred a remarkable and wondrous event, famed among the wise. It was here that the sages recounted all they had heard about the mysterious flow of ashes—a tale that drew the attention of the gods themselves. Moved by these accounts, the assembled ones said, “Come, O Viṣṇu, let us go to the excellent side of Mount Himavat.” Thus addressed, Viṣṇu took on the form of a mighty boar and appeared before the sages, who beheld this awe-inspiring sight with reverence. Meanwhile, Indra, armed with his bow and sharp arrows, was roaming the forest. When he encountered the boar, he addressed the Lord, saying, “Here, O Lord, you have been seen as a great and mighty boar.” Hearing these words, the sage present began to ponder deeply. He thought to himself, “If I do not act, my household will surely perish from hunger—there is no doubt about it.” As he struggled to decide what to do, a thought arose in his mind. His gaze was fixed on the moving creatures, his tongue yearned to speak, and he desired what had been released. At that moment, the wounded boar, struck by a spear, came to rest at his hermitage. Overwhelmed by the presence of the divine, the sage exclaimed, “There is no greater boon on earth than that I have seen you, O Lord of gods, before me. And let liberation be my second boon—may I attain release.” Hearing this heartfelt prayer, the god became invisible and departed, though his presence lingered in that sacred place. As long as the great sage remained there, his purpose was fulfilled. Afterwards, he journeyed around the earth, visiting holy places, performing sacred rites—washing feet, sipping water, and giving cows in charity—before taking his seat in peace. At the culmination of his austerities, a divine voice addressed the humble sage, who stood before it with joined palms: “My son, you have succeeded through your austerity; you have become one with Brahman, O virtuous one. Now, the time for your liberation, together with your very self, has come. Having reached that state, there will be no further birth—of this there is no doubt.” Meditating upon Lord Nārāyaṇa, both the sage and his companion dissolved into the divine presence, attaining final release. Such is the power of this tale, O wise one: even if a person merely hears it or causes it to be heard, he attains his desired state. Now, let me tell you of the greatness of the sesame-cow. That very Māyā, born from the unmanifest body of Brahmā, became the goddess Nandā, wishing to accomplish the work of the gods. O Lord, please explain to me the Vaiṣṇava meaning of this: How is it so? For the goddess Gaṅgā, beloved of Śaṅkara, exists for the welfare of the world. Sometimes, offerings may be given; the all-knowing one knows his own place and purpose. Then, the demon named Mahiṣa was slain by the divine. Or, in another sense, that power of knowledge is Mahiṣa, embodied as ignorance. In the realm of form, this is told as a story; in the formless, it is realized as one within the heart. Now, O goddess, listen as I speak of the destruction of the five great sins. In this life, if a person is afflicted by poverty, disease, leprosy, or similar woes, he will, through devotion, attain wealth, long life, riches, sons, and happiness. He who beholds Nārāyaṇa, the Supreme Lord, in the prescribed manner—especially in the auspicious month of Kārtika, on the twelfth day of the bright fortnight, or at a solstice, or during an eclipse of the moon or sun—will immediately find satisfaction and the destruction of his sins. At such a time, knowing its nearness, one should fix his mind and heart upon the Lord. For a year, one should show unwavering devotion to the teacher, honoring him as one would honor Viṣṇu himself. Thus, the path of devotion and the fruits of holy action are revealed, leading the wise to liberation and fulfillment.