She did everything in accordance with that man¬ date. Hence, one should worship goddess Laksmi, the consort of the Lord. If duly worshipped she grants prosperity, extensive nourishment, intellect, fame and strength. Hence one should worship the goddess Laksmi. Thereafter, Brahma the grand-sire of the worlds began his process of creation. 23-25a. At my behest, (he created) the mobile and im¬ mobile living beings as they had been created before (in the