Narada, discerning the real meaning of the praises of the Vedas, then indicated the supreme position of Krsna alone, according to his promise. Among the different paths metioned in the praises, jnana, yoga and bhakti, bhakti is the best. Among the worshippers the devotees are the best. Among the objects of worship, brahman, paramatma and bhagavan, bhagavan is the best. This has been concluded from all the statements of the srutis. Even in bhagavan, however, Krsna is shown to be the best form, as understood from verses 17 and 23. To indicate this, he recites this verse in Narayana’s presence, directly in front of him. In a loud voice he spoke, "I offer my respects to Krsna." To say " I offer my respects to Narayana" would have been contrary to his feelings. "I offer my respects to he who is famous for removing the contaminion of ignorance by giving liberation even to the demons (amala kirtaye)." "Oh, are you offering your respects to Krsna and not to me, your guru, Narayana who is standing before you?" "He accepts various beautiful forms (usatih kalah) such as your self for destroying material existence (abhavaya)." This implies that by offering obeisance to Krsna, Narada has also offered his respects to Narayana. With this verse Narada has extracted the essence from the praises of the Vedas which have arisen from the churning of the ocean of an unlimited collection of Upanisads and Puranas. Similarly Gopal Tapani Upanisad says the following . Tasmat krsna eva paro devas tam dhyayet tam rasayet tam bhajet tam yajed iti om tat sat Therefore krsna is the supreme worshippale object. One should meditate on him, relish him, worship him and surrender fully to him. Gopala Tapani Upanisad Purva 50

Nārada speaks to show his satisfaction. Understanding that Kṛṣṇa is the conclusion of all the Vedas, he indicates Kṛṣṇa’s excellence. Among all the paths, bhakti is the best. Among all worshippers such as jṣānīs and others, the devotees are the best. Among all objects of worship such as Brahman, Bhagavān is the best. This is determined by the words of all the śrutis. Among the forms of Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa is determined to be the best. sad-asataḥ paraṁ tvam atha yad eṣv avaśeṣam ṛtam Distinct from the gross and subtle material manifestations, you are the reality underlying them all. (SB 10.87.17) striya uragendra-bhoga-bhuja-daṇḍa-viṣakta-dhiyaḥ The gopīs are attracted to your arms. (SB 10.87.23) Understanding this, directly in front of Nārāyaṇa, he does not offer respects to Nārāyaṇa, but to Kṛṣṇa, speaking loudly. Kṛṣṇa has fame which eradicates ignorance since he gives liberation even to demons. “Why do you give up me, your guru, standing in front of you, and instead offer respects to Kṛṣṇa?” Kṛṣṇa has within him attractive avatāra forms like you for extinguishing material suffering. By offering respects to him, I offer respects to you. The present tense (dhatte) is used to show this is Kṛṣṇa’s eternal position. Śruti says: tasmāt kṛṣṇa evea parā devas taṁ dhārayet taṁ rasayet taṁ bhajet tam; yajet oṁ tat sat Therefore Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Lord. You should meditate upon him, give him pleasure, worship him and offer sacrifice to him. Gopāla-tāpanī Upaniṣad

Nārada offers respects to Nārāyaṇa Ṛṣi while thinking of Kṛṣna, with his special glories. Though Nārāyaṇa is present, Nārada addresses him in the third person out of great respect. Or by offering respects to Kṛṣṇa, respects to Nārāyaṇa are accomplished. Nārāyaṇa is satisfied. He offers respects to Kṛṣna, who is the supreme Lord (bhagavate), who is most attractive to all hearts by manifesting all his powers (kṛṣṇāya), and who has spotless qualities. As bhagavān he extinguishes all suffering of saṁsāra (abhavāya) for all beings, without qualification. These forms (kalāḥ) such as Nārāyaṇa are auspicious for the world (uśatīḥ), giving happiness to all. Or his spotless qualities are explained: he nourishes artistic play in the rāsa dance (uṣatīḥ kalāḥ dhatte).