The king answered, "The sight fills me with wonder. I have never before beheld such radiance among Vaishnavs. They are all resplendent of hue like a million Suns. Never before have I heard such entrancing street singing. Nowhere else have I seen such devotion, such dancing, such shouting of Hari's name, and nowhere else have I seen or heard the like of it." Bhattáchárya said, "True are thy words. Chaitanya has created this devotional procession-singing (_sankirtan_). His incarnation is for preaching religion; in the Kali age the _sankirtan_ of Krishna's name is the (only) religion. Wise are those who worship Krishna by means of _sankirtan_; all other men are overpowered by the spirit of Kali. _Vide Bhagabat_, XI. v. 29". The king asked, "The Shastras prove that Chaitanya is Krishna (incarnate). Why then do scholars turn away from Him?" The Bhatta answered, "He alone whom Chaitanya favours even a bit can know Him as Krishna. He who has not Chaitanya's grace is nowise a scholar, as he sees and hears Chaitanya without recognizing the God in Him. _Vide Bhágabat_, X. xiv. 28." The king asked, "Why are they all hastening to Chaitanya's lodgings without first visiting Jagannáth?" The Bhatta replied, "Such is the natural consequence of devotion. Their hearts are yearning to see the Master. They will see Him first, and then led by Him will visit Jagannáth." The king next said, "Vánináth, the son of Bhabánanda Ray, is conveying the _mahá-prasád_ by five or six porters to the Master's house. Why is such a huge quantity needed?" The Bhatta answered, "Knowing that the faithful were coming, the Master had bidden him bring the _prasád_". The king objected, "It is the custom for pilgrims to fast on reaching a holy place (before they see the god). But why are these men breaking their fast?" The Bhatta answered, "What you mention is the rule of religion. But in this path of devotion there is a subtle inner meaning. God's indirect (or general) command is that pilgrims should first shave their heads and fast. But the Master's direct (or immediate) order is feasting on the _prasád_. Where the _mahá-prasád_ is not available, fasting is the rule; but it is a sin to refuse the _prasád_ when the Master bids one eat it; especially when He is distributing it with His own hands, who will reject such blessedness in order to fast? Before this He had one morning offered me the _prasád_, and I had eaten it before rising from my bed! He whose heart receives Chaitanya's gracious call discards the Vedas and conventional religion, and seeks refuge in Krishna alone. _Vide Bhágabat_, IV. xxix. 43." Then the king descended from the palace terrace. He summoned Kashi Mishra and the _Parichha_ officer and bade them, "The Master's followers have come to Him. Give them food and board to their comfort, and make it easy for them to see the god. Heedfully obey the Master's behests. Even when He does not speak out, carry out His hinted purpose." So saying he dismissed them.