Again did Sanátan with folded palms entreat Him, "Master, thou has bidden me write the sacred code (_smriti_) of Vaishnavs. I am a man of low caste, ignorant of ceremonial cleanness (_áchár_). How can _smriti_ be taught by me? If you teach me an outline of it in the form of _sutras_ (aphorisms), if you yourself enter my heart, then the sketch will inspire the mind of a low man like me. Thou art God; whatever thou makest me speak will prove true". The Master replied, "Whatever you wish to do, Krishna will inspire your mind with [knowledge of it]. I, however, give you a rapid survey of the different points [which you should deal with in compiling the Vaishnav sacred code] (_A long list, not translated here_). In every case quote as your authority the sayings of the Puráns. When you will write, Krishna will inspire you." [text, canto 24.] CHAPTER XXII The Master converts the people of Benares and returns to Jagannáth Thus did the Master in two months instruct Sanátan in the entire lore of the philosophy of faith. Chandra Shekhar's comrade, Paramánanda Kirtaniá, an expert artist, performed _kirtan_ before the Master. As the Master had slighted the _sannyasis_ they everywhere spoke ill of Him. At this the Maratha [Brahman] sadly reflected, Whosoever has a close view of the Master's character feels Him to be God indeed, and admits Him as such. If I can bring them and Him together, they will perceive this [quality] and become His followers. I have always to dwell in Káshi, and if I do not effect this, it will be a matter of everlasting regret to me." So, he invited all the _sannyasis_, and himself went on a visit to the Master. Chandra Shekhar and Tapan Mishra, grieved to hear Him defamed, were humbly entreating Him, and His mind, too, was thinking of the conversion of the _sannyasis_, in order to remove the grief of His _bhaktas_. Just then the Maratha Brahman arrived and clasping the Master's feet by much entreaty induced Him to accept his invitation. At noon He went to His host's house, and bestowed salvation on the _sannyasis_ in the manner described in Part I. of this book. From the day on which He blessed the _sannyasis_, a sensation was created in the village; crowds flocked to behold the Master; scholars of various schools came to discuss theology with Him, but He refuted all their philosophies and established faith as the final truth. By His reasoned speech he turned the minds of them all, and they followed His instruction and began to chant Krishna's name. All men laughed, sang, and danced. The _sannyasis_ submitted to Him; quitting their studies they formed assemblies of their own [to discourse on faith].