The foremost knower of yoga, radiant with wisdom, imparted the supreme knowledge to the gathered yogis. As he spoke, those brāhmaṇas, deeply absorbed in the sacred moment, vanished in an instant, their beings uplifted. Turning to Paila and the others, he described the greatness of Madhyameśa, the revered place where the Blessed Lord is ever delighted, surrounded by the Rudras. Kṛṣṇa, enveloped by the devotees of Paśupati, remained there for a year, steadfast in his devotion. Hari undertook the vow of Paśupati and worshipped Śaṃbhu with reverence. Through the knowledge bestowed by his words, the disciples were granted the vision of the great Lord. The blessed Lord, bestower of boons, gave Kṛṣṇa the highest boon. For those fortunate ones, the divine knowledge that pervades the universe would arise. By the Lord’s grace, they would be honored by the twice-born, and the sins of killing a brāhmaṇa and other such transgressions would swiftly perish. They would attain the supreme abode, without need for further deliberation. Thus, they worshipped Mahādeva, the Lord of the middle region, and each brāhmaṇa, by performing the sacred rites, purified up to the seventh generation of his family. Whatever fruits a mortal gains elsewhere, here they are multiplied tenfold. Kṛṣṇa remained for a long time, worshipping the great Lord with unwavering devotion. In time, the blessed Vyāsa set forth, accompanied by Jaimini and the foremost sages. Their pilgrimage led them to Viśvarūpa and the holy Tālatīrtha, unmatched in sanctity. They visited Svarnola, the great holy place, and Gaurītīrtha, renowned for its purity. They reached the excellent Jambukeśvara, known as Dharma, and Nārāyaṇa, the supreme holy site, as well as Vāyutīrtha, of incomparable merit. Their journey continued to Yamatīrtha, full of virtue, and the auspicious Saṃvartaka. They visited Nāga Tīrtha, Soma Tīrtha, and Sūrya Tīrtha, each sacred in its own right. Ghaṭotkaca, Śrī Tīrtha, and Pitāmaha were honored, followed by Kāpila, Someśa, and Brahma Tīrtha, unsurpassed in holiness. At that time, Viṣṇu established a divine liṅga there. When questioned about its installation, it was revealed that the liṅga would bear the name of the one who brought it. The sages visited Gandharva Tīrtha, supreme among tīrthas, and Vāhneya, the excellent site. Citrāṅgadeśvara and Vidyādhareśvara, both sacred, were revered. Sārasvata, Prabhāsa, and Bhadrakarṇa, the auspicious lake, were honored, as were Hiraṇyagarbha, Goprekṣya, and Vṛṣadhvaja Tīrtha. Trilocana, the great tīrtha, and Lolārka, called Uttara, were visited, along with Śukreśvara, of great merit, and Ānandapura, the supreme. The number of tīrthas was so vast that it could not be described in detail, O best of twice-born. Having observed a fast at these sacred sites, the great sage Pārāśarya returned to the place where Śiva, Lord of All, resides. He spoke to his disciples, advising them to return to their own lands. Vyāsa then made his residence in Vārāṇasī, living with discipline, sustaining himself by alms, pure in mind, and devoted to celibacy.