Whatever actions a living being performs—be they good or bad—the results are inevitably received in accordance with those deeds, even in a future birth. Thus, it is taught that a father must be vigilant to avoid faults, for the fruits of one’s actions manifest just as one has previously conducted oneself. Guided by this truth, a father establishes the bonds of giving within his own lineage, yet ultimately, the outcome rests in the hands of fate—what is destined will surely come to pass. In this context, when Tvaṣṭṛ heard his daughter’s words, he gave Viṣṭi—terrifying and fearsome, who causes dread throughout the world—to his son Viśvarūpa. Viśvarūpa, too, was of a terrifying and formidable appearance, and as father and son dwelled together, their natures and forms became alike. Within their household, sometimes affection flourished, and sometimes discord arose. Among their children, one son was named Gaṇḍa, and another Ati-gaṇḍa. The youngest, Dharṣaṇa, was red-eyed, wrathful, wasteful, and ill-tempered, yet he was also a recipient of merit. Amid these sons was one who stood out—virtuous, fortunate, peaceful, pure-minded, and clean. This son, seeking wisdom, once journeyed to visit his maternal uncle in Yama’s abode. There, he witnessed many beings—some suffering, yet as if in heaven—and, after offering respectful salutations, he questioned his uncle about the eternal law: “Father, who are those happy ones, and who are those being tormented in hell?” Dharmarāja, the king of righteousness, answered truthfully, explaining the entire path of actions without omission. “Those who never transgress what is ordained,” he said, “never see hell, not even once, O humans. But those who disregard scripture, proper conduct, and the learned, and who engage in forbidden acts, are destined for hell.” Having heard these words of dharma, Harṣaṇa, the virtuous son, joyfully spoke again: “My father is Tvaṣṭṛ, fierce; my mother is Viṣṭi, also formidable; and my brothers are great-souled, by whom your mind has been pacified. They will become beautiful, faultless, and bestowers of auspiciousness. O best of gods, tell me what action I must perform, for I am ready to do it. Otherwise, I shall not be able to reach them.” Thus addressed, the king of dharma replied, “Harṣaṇa, your mind is pure; you are indeed Harṣaṇa, without doubt. There may be many sons, but not all continue the family line; it is only one son by whom the family is sustained. The true son is he who is the foundation of the family, who acts lovingly toward his parents, and who uplifts his ancestors; the other is merely a burden. Because you have spoken appropriately and pleasingly to me, O maternal grandson, go now to Gautamī after bathing, with a disciplined mind. Praise Viṣṇu, the source of the universe, peaceful, with a joyful heart; if he is pleased, he will grant all that is desired.” Hearing these words of dharma, Harṣaṇa went to Gautamī, purified himself, and praised Hari, the lord of gods. Pleased by his devotion, Hari granted Harṣaṇa the welfare of his family, dispelled all misfortune, and blessed him: “May welfare be yours.” Thus, Viṣṭi became auspicious, the father became auspicious, and so did the sons. From that time, the sacred place came to be known as Bhadratīrtha. There, Hari, the lord of auspiciousness, grants all blessings to those who worship at that holy place. He bestows all accomplishments upon devotees, being the sole repository of auspiciousness, manifest as Janārdana, god of gods. Another sacred place is the Patatri Tīrtha, renowned for destroying disease and sin; merely by hearing of it, a person becomes fulfilled. In this lineage, two divine sons of Kaśyapa were born: Saṃpāti and Jaṭāyu. The sons of Tārkṣya Prajāpati, Aruṇa and Garuḍa, were their ancestors, and from their line came Saṃpāti, the best of birds. His younger brother, Jaṭāyu, is also renowned. Both were filled with mutual rivalry, intoxicated by their own strength. The two excellent birds soared into the sky to bow to the sun, but as they approached the sun’s vicinity, their wings were singed and exhausted, and they fell upon a mountain summit. Seeing his kinsmen fallen, motionless and unconscious, Aruṇa was overwhelmed by sorrow and appealed to Bhaskara, the sun-god: “Console these two, O blazing one, before they perish.” Agreeing, the sun-god revived the two birds. When Garuḍa heard of their plight, he came with Viṣṇu. Arriving, they comforted Saṃpāti and Jaṭāyu, restoring their happiness. Nārada and others then led them to the Ganga to dispel their suffering. Jatayu, Aruna, Sampati, Garuda, Surya, and Vishnu all went to that holy place, which bestows great merit. It is called the Patatri Tirtha, destroyer of poison and fulfiller of all desires. There, Surya, Vishnu, Garuda, and Aruna themselves reside. They dwell upon the bank of the Gautami, as does the bull-bannered god. With all three deities present, that sacred place is supreme. There, after bathing and purifying oneself, one should bow to these gods. Freed from afflictions and ailments, one attains the highest happiness. Another sacred site is known as Vipra Tirtha, also called Narayana. Its story is wondrous. Within the altar region lived a certain Brahmin, accomplished in the Vedas; his sons were wise, endowed with virtue, beauty, and compassion. Thus, the tales of these sacred places and noble beings are recounted, filled with the glory of righteousness, devotion, and the blessings of the divine.