To the south of the revered Gayāśīrṣa and to the west of the great river lies a sacred region, rich in spiritual significance. In the land of Niścirā, it is prescribed that on the third day, one should perform the śrāddha rite, honoring the ancestors. To the north of the Vaitaraṇī river, there exists a water reservoir known as Tṛtīyā, and similarly, to the north of Krauñcapāda, another reservoir called Niścirā is found. For those who are steadfast in their devotion here, nothing is difficult to attain; they reach imperishable worlds and uplift their lineage. Whosoever dwells in Gayā during both the bright and dark fortnights purifies up to the seventh generation of their family—this is certain. At Gayā, the sacred sites of Muṇḍapṛṣṭha and the mountain named Aravinda stand in honor. During lunar or solar eclipses in the sign of Makara, especially at the great lake in Kauśikī and at the root sanctuary where the Maheśvarī stream flows, the performer of śrāddha becomes free from ancestral debts. By performing śrāddha here, one attains the fruit of the Agniṣṭoma sacrifice and ascends to heaven. Offering piṇḍa at the foot of the sun rescues those who have fallen. The ancestors, fearful of hell, yearn for sons, and when a son arrives at Gayā, it becomes a joyous festival for them. Whenever a son or another relative is present at the Gayā well, their presence brings relief and blessings. Bathing at Koṭitīrtha grants one the attainment of Puṇḍarīka and the world of Viṣṇu. The divine descended into the field of Gayā for the deliverance of the ancestors, and through such acts, twenty-one generations are liberated—there can be no doubt. One should feed the Brahmins appointed by Brahma, honoring both the place and the Brahmins established by Brahma. The Brahmins of Gaya must be satisfied with offerings of oblations and food, following the prescribed method. Whoever performs the release of the bull in the most excellent field of Gaya earns great merit. Even a wise person, if without sesame seeds at Gaya, may not fulfill all duties, for as many relatives, ancestors, kinsmen, and friends as there are, all receive benefit from the rites performed here. Bathing at the Rama Tirtha bestows the fruit of giving a hundred cows. Bathing at the confluence of Nishcira leads one’s ancestors to the world of Brahma. By residing at Mahakaushya, one obtains the fruit of the Ashvamedha sacrifice. Nearby lies Agnidha, the famous Kapila. Performing śrāddha at Kumāradhārā brings the reward of an Ashvamedha sacrifice. Bathing in the Soma Kunda leads one to the world of Soma, and one purified of sin who offers gifts at Preta Kunda departs peacefully. In these holy places, offering gifts delivers the ancestors. Thus concludes the eighty-third chapter, “The Greatness of Gaya,” in the glorious Garuda Mahapurana, Purva Khanda, Achara Kanda. Continuing, one who sets out to go to Gaya, having performed śrāddha according to the prescribed method, should, upon reaching another village, partake of the remainder of the śrāddha meal. As soon as one leaves home with the intention of going to Gaya, shaving the head and fasting are prescribed at all sacred places. Those who perform śrāddha at Gaya may do so at any time, day or night. Again and again, performing śrāddha at the great river leads one's ancestors to heaven.