Because I am the servant of My devotees, My lotus feet possess such purifying power that they immediately erase all sins, and I have now acquired such a disposition toward the goddess of fortune that she never leaves Me, even though I manifest no attachment to her, while others praise her beauty and submit to sacred vows in order to obtain even the smallest favor from her. I do not savor the oblations offered by priests in the sacrificial fire, which represents one of My mouths, as much as I savor the delicate, ghee-filled dishes intended for the mouths of the learned sages who have dedicated the fruits of their deeds to Me and are forever satisfied with My prasada (sacred meal).

I am the master of My imperturbable internal energy, and the waters of the Ganges, which sanctify the three worlds, including Siva, who carries them on His head, are those collected after washing My feet. If I Myself can take the dust from the feet of the Vaisnavas upon My head, who would refuse to do the same?

The learned sages, the cows, and the defenseless creatures form My own Body. Those whose judgment is distorted by their sins see these beings as distinct from Me, yet those who possess such a vision are furious serpents who must be torn apart in anger by the beaks of the vultures who are the messengers of Yamaraja, the executioner of sinners.

Furthermore, they capture My heart those whose hearts are bathed in joy, their lotus faces lit with sublime smiles, honoring the wise scholars even if the latter utter harsh words. They see the wise scholars as Myself, and appease them with affectionate praise, just as a son appeases his angry father, or as I appease you.

These gatekeepers, My servants, have offended you, ignorant of their master's intentions. I will therefore consider that you are doing Me a favor if you order that after having reaped the fruit of their sin they may return to Me very soon, and that the time of their exile far from My kingdom may end as soon as possible.

Addressing the learned sages, the Lord said: O learned sages, know that the punishment you have inflicted upon them was originally ordained by Me; they must therefore fall and be born into a demonic family. Nevertheless, in thought, they will remain firmly united with Me, their minds absorbed in deep concentration and intensified by anger; know that they will soon find themselves in My presence.

The Lord then addressed His servants, Jaya and Vijaya, in these words:

Leave here now, but have no fear. Glory to you. Although I am able to reverse the curse pronounced against you by the learned sages, I will not do so. On the contrary, it enjoys My approval.

Your departure from Vaikuntha had been foretold by Laksmi, the goddess of fortune. She was seized with terrible anger the day she left My home and wanted to return, but you refused because you were guarding My door while I rested.

By practicing yoga, filled with anger, you will erase the sin you committed by failing to obey those wise scholars, and in a short time you will return to Me.