With reverence, the devotee bows to the eternal and imperishable One, the divine bearer of the boar’s tusk. He offers salutations to the great dancer, and to the one whose banner bears the bull, honoring these sacred forms. In response, the Lord grants him the eternal lordship over the Gaṇas and bestows upon him sameness of form, marking him as a true leader among the divine hosts. Honored by sages and perfected beings, this blessed one becomes invisible in a moment, his presence transcending ordinary sight. In his devotion, he asks Rudra for a boon: “Let this one be alive.” The Lord of Death, for whom he had been appointed, acknowledges the request, and the soul of the universe proclaims, “So be it.” Thus, he is restored as desired. Having gone and worshipped Mahādeva, he attains the lordship of the Gaṇas, fulfilling his sacred purpose. It is heard that this place is the great abode of the great god, a site of immense spiritual power. Upon the stone surface, a divine footprint is set as a sign for the non-believers, a testament to the god’s presence. Those devoted to Vedic study come here to worship the great god, and after bowing with their heads in humility, they attain nearness to Rudra. This place is renowned as Kedara, the auspicious abode of the perfected ones. By drinking the pure water here, one attains the state of Ganesha, and the site is frequented by the best of the twice-born and by yogis striving diligently in their practice. Here, after worshipping Srinivasa, one is honored in the world of Vishnu. The best of the twice-born who come to this sacred place attain imperishable heaven. It was here that the sacrifice of Daksha was destroyed by the god Rudra, marking the site with divine history. One who visits is freed from all sins and, upon death, attains the world of Brahma. By worshipping Hrishikesha at this place, one goes to Svetadvipa, the radiant realm. Abandoning the life-breath here, one becomes dear to Rudra. Bathing, offering rice-balls, and performing other rites at this sacred site are imperishable and supreme. With a mind purified from all sins, one obtains the fruit of a thousand cows. By fasting for three nights, or even for one night, a self-restrained celibate free from greed attains the fruit of all sacred waters. Skanda is always present here, honored by the immortals. Those who worship the six-faced god rejoice together with Skanda, and he surely delivers even sinful ancestors—there is no doubt of this grace. The place becomes a sacred ford, assuring heaven for the departed. Those who, with devotion, perform these rites, O twice-born, do not see the abode of Yama. By bathing and offering water here, one attains yogic perfection. At this site, a man obtains the fruit of ten horse sacrifices. Approaching with a disciplined mind, one gains the fruit of the white lotus. Having worshipped Brahmā, one is honored in Brahmā’s world. The source of the Yamunā, found here, purifies all sins. Bathing in her waters, one ascends to heaven; if one dies here, one is reborn with the memory of past lives. Abandoning the life-breath at this place, one becomes an attendant of Kubera. Worshipping the great goddess here, one obtains the fruit of a thousand treasures. It is said in tradition that one who comes here purifies seven generations on both sides of their lineage. Offerings to ancestors should always be made at this sacred site, with the wish to destroy sin and attain lasting merit.