Listen, O best of the twice-born, to the glory of the sacred field called Purushottama, for among all holy places, it shines as the foremost and most exalted. Just as Airavata reigns supreme among elephants, and Bhrigu stands preeminent among the great sages, so too does Purushottama surpass all other sacred places. As Skanda is the chief among commanders and Kapila among the Siddhas, so is Purushottama the highest among holy sites. Consider the greatness of Ucchaishravas among horses, and Ushanas among poets—so eminent is Purushottama among sacred places. Vyasa is foremost among sages, Kubera among Yakshas and Rakshasas; likewise, Purushottama is the crown among holy tirthas. Among the senses, the mind is supreme; among living beings, the earth is the support of all. In this way, Purushottama stands above all other holy places. The Ashvattha tree is the noblest of trees, and the wind is the swiftest among all that move; so is Purushottama the highest among sacred fords. O twice-born, just as the crest-jewel adorns all ornaments as their finest, so does Purushottama outshine every other sacred site. Citraratha is chief among Gandharvas, the thunderbolt among weapons; so too is Purushottama the greatest among tirthas. The letter 'A' is the beginning and foremost of all letters, and the Gayatri is the most sacred among Vedic meters; in the same way, Purushottama is distinguished above all sacred fords. O best of the twice-born, just as the head is the highest among limbs, so is Purushottama the most excellent among holy places. As Arundhati is the most virtuous among women, so is Purushottama the best among all tirthas. The knowledge of liberation is supreme among all knowledge, and so is Purushottama supreme among sacred fords. As the king is foremost among men, and Kamadhenu among cows, so is Purushottama the most eminent among sacred places. Gold is highest among gems, Vasuki among serpents; so too is Purushottama the finest among tirthas. Prahlada is the foremost among Daityas, Rama among wielders of weapons; just so is Purushottama the most eminent among sacred fords. The makara is chief among aquatic creatures, the lion among beasts, and Purushottama among holy places. The ocean of milk is the best of all seas, the lord among rivers, and so is Purushottama the greatest among tirthas. Varuna is chief among aquatic beings, Yama among controllers; so is Purushottama the most excellent among sacred fords. Narada is the foremost among divine sages, and so is Purushottama the most eminent among sacred places. Gold is the highest among metals, the sacrificial fee among purifications; Purushottama is likewise supreme among tirthas. Daksha is lord among progenitors, Kashyapa among seers; thus, Purushottama is the highest among sacred fords. The sun is chief among planets, and the sacred syllable Om among mantras; so is Purushottama the most excellent among tirthas. The Ashvamedha is declared the greatest of sacrifices, and so, O best of the twice-born, is Purushottama the most eminent among sacred fords. Grain is the best among herbs, the lord of grasses among all grasses; so is Purushottama the highest among tirthas. As the righteousness of all sacred waters helps one cross the ocean of worldly existence, so, among all sacred places, Purushottama stands as the supreme. O best of the twice-born, among all sacred waters, holy places, recitations, sacrifices, vows, austerities, and gifts, the fruits attained at Purushottama are unmatched. O Brahmins, there is nothing on earth that equals it; why speak at length, repeating the same again and again? Truly, truly, again truly, this field is supremely great. Even seeing the place called the Supreme Person just once purifies one as if immersed in the ocean. Having once gained the knowledge of Brahman, there is no return to the womb; for in that supreme abode where Hari dwells, in the place of the Supreme Person, liberation is attained. One should worship there for a year, or even for just a month; whatever is recited, offered, or any great austerity performed there bears immense fruit. He who does so attains the supreme abode where Hari, the lord of yogis, resides, enjoying various pleasures together with celestial maidens. And at the end of an age, returning again to the world of mortals, the best of men is born in the house of yogis and Brahmins, devoted to knowledge and its pursuit. Having attained Vaishnava yoga, he attains the freedom of Hari, together with the wish-fulfilling tree, Rama, Krishna, and the blessed one. The greatness of Markandeya and Indradyumna, and of Madhava, the glory of the gateway to heaven, and the ordinance of the ocean—all these have been described. The proper time for purification, the meeting with the Bhagirathi—all this I have declared to you, whatever supreme thing you wish to hear. The greatness of Indradyumna has been spoken, all the wonders described, and the secret of the Supreme Person revealed—ancient, most secret, blessed, and liberating from worldly existence. Yet, even after hearing of the expanse of the sacred places, the heart is not yet satisfied; so, it is asked again: speak in full the supreme secret, the highest glory of the supreme sacred place, surpassing all others. This very question, O best of Brahmins, was once asked of me in ancient times by Narada with great effort, and then I spoke to him. Of austerity, sacrifice, and gifts, the sacred waters are remembered as purifying; all this has been heard by me from you, O source and lord of the world. But how many sacred places are there in heaven, on earth, and in the netherworld? And among all these sacred places, which one is always the most distinguished? Thus, the inquiry continues, seeking the supreme among the holy, the place where the Supreme Person resides, the highest tirtha of all.