(14) Oh son of Bhrigu [Shaunaka], after the mighty son of Vyasa, the purest of all devotees, had heard his pious questions, the devotee of Vishnu paid his respects and began to describe the topics of Krishna that put an end to the darkness of Kali-yuga.
(15) Oh best of the wise kings, because of your lasting attraction for the stories about Vasudeva [Krishna as the son of Vasudeva], your intelligence has developed a firm determination.
(16) The way the world is purified by the [Ganges] water that flows from His toes, the three persons - of the speaker, the inquirer and the one attending - are purified by questions concerning the stories about Vasudeva.
(17-18) When Mother Earth was overcome by an unbearable burden of countless numbers of conceited Daitya [asuras] military forces and their so-called nobles, she one day went to Lord Brahma to take shelter. Assuming the form of a cow, she greatly distressed and weeping piteously appeared before the Almighty One and submitted her complaints.
(19-20) Lord Brahma, with understanding for her predicament, thereupon together with her, the godly ones and the Three-Eyed One [Shiva] approached the shore of the milk ocean [wherein Vishnu resides]. Reaching there, they fully attentive with the help of the [Purushasukta] hymns worshiped the Original Person, the Supreme Personality, the God of Gods and Master of the Universe who takes care of all.
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