Hear now the sacred account of Prayāga, the revered confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna, and the fruits bestowed upon those who journey there with faith. It is said that if a person neglects the proper rites, even their ancestors are deprived of the water offerings meant for them. Therefore, one should ensure that gifts are given to Brahmins and to all, just as one would do for oneself. Without such acts of charity, a pilgrimage yields no fruit, and it is advised to avoid even the first purificatory bath in such a state. However, when one follows the path of righteousness—marrying according to the sage’s rule and giving as much as wealth allows—then a wondrous destiny awaits. Journeying to the northern Kurus, such a person rejoices in deathlessness, surpassing all worlds and reaching the realm of Rudra. There, among the guardians of the worlds, the perfected beings, and the revered ancestors, even Hari himself abides, preceded by the progenitors. O noble king, Prayāga is renowned throughout the three worlds. The merit earned there equals that of the grand Rājasūya and Aśvamedha sacrifices. Let your mind be resolute in undertaking the journey to Prayāga, for here, at this very place, all holy tirthas are present. Such is the destiny of one who gives up their life at the sacred confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna. Those who reach Prayāga, celebrated in all the worlds, are freed from every sin, as the moon is freed from Rahu’s shadow. Bathing and drinking the waters there releases one from all transgressions. Not only does the pilgrim liberate himself, but also ten generations of ancestors before him and ten generations of descendants after. He attains the world of heaven, remaining there until the dissolution of the sacrificial fire. This confluence is declared to be the meeting of all oceans and the very foundation of holiness. With a mind cleansed of all sins, one there obtains the fruit of an Ashvamedha sacrifice. There, too, lies the holy place known as Hamsaprapatana, famed in the three worlds, where one is honored in heaven for as long as the sun and moon endure. Hear further, O king, of the reward for one who gives up his life at this sacred spot: he dwells with his ancestors in heaven. A pure soul who worships there attains the world of Brahma and is honored in heaven for countless millions of years. Know this place as the field of perfection—let there be no doubt. In heaven, he even delivers the gods; for this reason, Prayāga is called the triple-path. For thousands of years, he is honored in the world of heaven. This sacred place grants liberation to all beings, even to the greatest of sinners. At the gateway of the Ganga, at Prayāga, and at the confluence where the Ganga meets the ocean, there is no path to liberation equal to that of the Ganga. Though she may have fallen from Shiva’s favor, she remains ever-auspicious and the remover of all sins. In the Dvapara age, Kurukshetra was foremost; but in the Kali age, the Ganga surpasses all. In this age of Kali, nothing else can destroy the accumulated sins that are so hard to remove. One who dies at this sacred confluence is born in heaven and never sees hell. When the month of Magha arrives, people gather at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna. At Prayāga, during this holy month, the merit gained by bathing for three days is immense: even if a person is free from deformity, disease, and possesses all his senses, he is honored in heaven for as many thousands of years as the moon, once freed from Rahu’s grasp, remains unstained. Such is the glory of Prayāga and the sacred confluence—a field of merit, a gateway to liberation, and a haven for all souls seeking release from the burdens of sin.