Whomever Narayana has accepted, even what was despised becomes worthy of reverence. Ajamila, the tribal woman, and the courtesan were all saved; the Puranas themselves have made them honored. Valmiki, who bore the weight of countless sins including brahma-hatya, was made worthy of worship. Says Tuka, here devotion alone is the measure. What use is burning one's worldly greatness?.