From that time onward, the fame of this sacred place has spread far and wide. Simply remembering it is said to drive away piśācas, cure even the gravest of diseases, and swiftly remove even the weightiest of sins from those who recall its name. Today, I have revealed to you the greatness of this tīrtha—a place where three hundred tīrthas and others reside together, bestowing both worldly enjoyment and ultimate liberation. What more could be said of its glory? It is proclaimed that all accomplishments may be gained here. The three hundred sacred places, beloved by sages, grant the fruits of one’s desires even by mere remembrance. Among these holy sites, Nimnabheda stands out—renowned across the three worlds for its power to destroy all sins. This sacred ground rests upon the northern bank of the Ganges. By simply recalling this place, all sins are washed away. And should one behold Vedadvīpa there, learning of the Vedas will surely dawn upon them. It was here that King Aila, who was supremely righteous, became enamored of Urvaśī. Indeed, who could resist being captivated by the enchanting gaze of her intoxicating eyes? Urvaśī departed to the very spot where the king partook of a small portion of clarified butter, having agreed upon a time for her appearance after the ritual of viewing the fire. He made Urvaśī his own, and she, delightful and eternally youthful, lay beside him as he rose from her side. But when she saw him unclothed, she left immediately—such is the fleeting steadfastness of women, whose minds flicker like lightning. King Purūravas gazed at her that night, astonished and unclothed, and soon after, he marched forth to battle his enemies. He conquered them and returned to the honored realm of the gods. Upon his return, the great king received wise counsel from Vasiṣṭha, his chief priest. When he heard of Urvaśī’s departure, the king was plunged into deep sorrow. He neither performed sacrifices nor ate, nor did he listen or see; such was his grief. The chief priest, seeing the king as if dead, awakened him with words full of reason: “She is gone now, O great-minded king; do not grieve. Let not inauspicious, swift forces touch you in this state. “You do not know the hearts of women, O wise king; they are as unpredictable as jackals. Therefore, O ruler, do not give in to sorrow. Who in this world, O king of kings, has not been deceived by women? Deceit, cruelty, fickleness, and cunning are their nature. Such is their inherent disposition; how can they bring lasting happiness? Who has not been overcome by time? Who, seeking honor, has truly found it? “Who has not been misled by fortune or harmed by women? For those whose minds are clouded, reality itself seems but a dream or an illusion, O king. For whom have women become a true source of happiness? Knowing this, be free from your feverish sorrow, O wise king. Apart from Śaṃkara (Śiva), Viṣṇu, or the Ganges, there is no other refuge for the sorrowful in all the three worlds.” Hearing these words, King Aila, who was supremely righteous, overcame his grief and remained at the sacred Ganges. There, with great devotion, he worshipped Śiva, Janārdana (Viṣṇu), Brahmā, the Sun, Gaṅgā, and many other deities. For, indeed, whoever, having fallen into misfortune, does not serve holy places or deities—such a being, bound by time, what state can he hope to attain? He who takes refuge in the one Lord, who eagerly serves the Gautamī (Ganges), who has supreme faith and has turned away from worldly attachments—such a person is blessed. King Aila performed many sacrifices with the help of priests, giving abundant gifts. In this way, he became an island of Vedic rites, and so the place became known as Yajñadvīpa. On the night of the full moon, Urvaśī herself comes there. Whoever circumambulates that island in reverence at that sacred time, it is as though they have circled the entire earth, with its oceans and sky. There, the remembrance of the Vedas and of sacrifices is ever-present. Whoever performs meritorious acts at that place obtains the fruits of Vedic sacrifices. Know this spot as Ailatīrtha, which is also called Purūrava. It is also known as Vāsiṣṭha and called the “division of the channel.” During King Aila’s reign, in all his rites, the channel was never divided. But in Urvaśī’s place, the channel was divided by Vasiṣṭha and by Gaṅgā herself. Thus, the division of the channel became a bestower of success in both manifest and unmanifest desires. It is said that there are seven hundred excellent holy places at this site. Bathing and giving gifts there grant the fruits of all sacrifices. After bathing at the channel’s division, whoever beholds these gods—whether in this world or the next—never faces decline at the channel. Having attained all glory, he rejoices in heaven like Indra. Now, listen carefully, O Nārada, as I declare the greatness of another sacred place, known to those learned in the Vedas: Nandītaṭa. The mighty son of Atri, called Candramas, thoroughly studied all the Vedas and mastered the science of archery as prescribed. Having learned all knowledge from Jīva, Candramas resolved to honor his teacher. Pleased, Bṛhaspati, his teacher, spoke to his disciple, Candra, saying, “Know that my beloved is Tārā, radiant as Rati.” Candramas then entered the house to seek her out. Upon seeing Tārā, whose face shone like a star, he took her by the hand. Moved by desire, he forcibly drew her towards his own abode. Yet, that ocean of patience—wise, intelligent, and self-controlled—knew: so long as a man is not especially ensnared by the net of a woman’s desirous glances, he does not seek out a woman with long, inviting eyes in a private place. For, upon seeing such a woman, whose mind does not become subject to desire? Therefore, a virtuous woman should never cast her gaze upon another man. Thus, the sacred places and stories reveal their power and wisdom, guiding those who listen toward righteousness and understanding.