Yajñamālī, beloved of Hari, stood before the assembly, her heart full of compassion for her brother, Sumāli. She spoke, “Since this is my brother, if there is any way he can be released, let it be revealed here.” Hearing her plea, the wise ones gathered smiled kindly at Yajñamālī. With gentle voices, they addressed her: “O Sumāli, we shall tell you a means that bestows both love and liberation. Listen carefully, for we will explain it briefly.” They continued, “Your sins, Sumāli, are indeed countless. Once, abandoned by your relatives and overwhelmed by grief and sorrow, you found yourself in a difficult state. At that time, there was a heavy rain, and the place around you became muddy. That very place, covered in mud, was within a temple of Viṣṇu. There, bitten by a snake, you met your end. Yet, by the power of that holy place, you were reborn as a brāhmaṇa, endowed with unwavering devotion to Hari. By residing there and gaining true knowledge, you are destined for supreme liberation.” Again, they said, “We shall tell you the means, O wise one—listen well. Show compassion: give, O fortunate soul, and thereby rescue your brother.” Moved by their words, Yajñamālī offered the fruit of her merit to her brother for the removal of his sins. Instantly, the messengers of Yama, who had held Sumāli bound, abandoned him and fled. In that very moment, O sage, Sumāli ascended to heaven, filled with joy. The siblings embraced, their hearts overflowing with happiness. As Gandharvas sang their praises, they journeyed together to Viṣṇu’s divine realm. There, Yajñamālī dwelled with her brother for one kalpa, experiencing unending joy. In that sacred place, endowed with knowledge, Sumāli attained supreme liberation. When his time on earth returned, Sumāli was born again as a brāhmaṇa, blessed with every prosperity and devoted to the worship of Hari. On one auspicious occasion, he bathed in the holy Ganges and beheld the Lord Viśveśvara. Thus, O best of sages, the greatness of the sacred unguent was revealed to you. Even those who, without desire, perform the worship of Viṣṇu just once, gain immense merit. Those devoted to Hari’s worship should honor him with understanding and devotion. Even by mere association with those who are devoted to Hari, one receives great benefit. Those whose hearts are absorbed in the worship of Hari, and who delight in repeating his name, uplift even the sinners who serve them, granting them the highest state. Who does not rejoice upon hearing the nectar of Hari’s stories? Truly, the name of Hari alone destroys all sins. Yet, know this as well: one who hates cows and Brahmins is to be shunned, regarded as a dog-eater—do not speak with him, for he is like a cremation ground; avoid his presence entirely. Those intent on such hatred are called Rākṣasas. If such a person worships Govinda, his worship bears no fruit. In fact, that very worship quickly leads to his own destruction. The wise declare such a one to be a hater of Viṣṇu. On the other hand, those who are always engaged in righteous deeds are themselves considered forms of Viṣṇu. How could anyone whose devotion to Viṣṇu is steadfast ever harbor an evil mind? For such souls, any sinful thought perishes instantly; wickedness cannot remain in them.