Long ago, the revered place known as Goprekshaka was established by Brahma himself. Here, O beautiful-faced Parvati, you may behold the divine abode of Kailasa. Anyone who comes to Goprekshaka and encounters me here does not suffer misfortune; instead, they are freed from all sins. This sacred site is also called Kapila Lake, named by Brahma, and is a great pilgrimage destination, created with the milk of cows. In this place, I am known as Vrishadhvaja, and I have established my presence here, O goddess, so that you may always see me. Look upon the auspicious waters and the lake made by Brahma. In this land, all the gods have worshipped me. When Brahma, the supreme creator, wished for peace, he established Shiva here, who had become tranquil. Brahma gathered the sacred elements and installed them, and then Vishnu, with a troubled mind, was addressed by Brahma. Brahma asked Vishnu, “Why have you installed this linga which I brought?” Vishnu, his face showing anger, replied, “My devotion to Rudra among the gods is supreme and exceedingly great. It is I who established this linga, and it will bear your name.” Thus, as Hiraṇyagarbha, Vishnu was established here. Whoever beholds this Lord of gods will attain Vishnu’s world. Then, Brahma again installed my auspicious linga here, performing the proper rites and offering supreme devotion. In this way, as Svarlīneśvara, I myself have come to this place. Anyone who abandons their life here is never born again elsewhere; that is the unique path for them, and yogis remember it as such. Even here, I destroyed the demon who was a thorn to the gods. Assuming the form of a tiger, the proud and mighty demon was slain, and I am always established here as Vyāghreśvara. One who sees this tiger-form Lord does not again fall into misfortune. Utpala and Vidala, two demons, were formerly slain by Brahma. Those two arrogant killers of women were slain by you, O goddess, in battle. With contempt, by a ball, this body was assumed here. At first, I came here together with the gaṇas and then departed. This is the foremost place, therefore it is my sacred vision. The gods established these lingas all around, and even by seeing them, a steadfast mortal becomes a gaṇa upon separation from the body. Formerly, your father, Himavat—the king of mountains—knowing my beloved and beneficial place, established the linga. It is known as Śaileśvara; let it be seen here with reverence, for seeing it ensures a man does not meet misfortune. This river, O Devi, is Varuṇā, sacred and remover of sin. She has adorned this field and joined with Jāhnavī. At their confluence, Brahma established an excellent linga, known as Saṃgameśvara. Let it be seen, for a pure man who bathes at the confluence of these divine rivers and worships Saṃgameśvara need not fear rebirth. I consider this a great field, the supreme abode of yogis. In the midst of the field, I myself have taken the foremost place. This is known as Madhyameśvara by all gods and demons; it is truly the abode of the perfected ones and those who uphold my vows. Yogis who desire liberation and delight in the yoga of knowledge, upon seeing this Madhyameśāna, do not grieve for birth. This linga was established by Śukra, son of Bhṛgu, and is called Śukreśvara. It is worshipped by all perfected beings and immortals. Upon seeing this, anyone who is disciplined is instantly freed from all sins, and after death, is not bound in saṃsāra. Long ago, the demon Devakaṇṭaka took the form of a jackal, called Gomāyu, and obtained a boon from Brahma, fearing bondage. He was slain by me, the daughter of Himavat, in the form of Jambūkeśa. Thus, even today, I am renowned in the world, worshipped by gods and demons. Even by seeing this Lord of the gods, one attains all desires. These lingas have been established by the planets, with Śukra at their head. Behold these meritorious lingas, which grant all desires; in this way, O Parvati, these sacred places are my abodes. I have described these in my field; now hear another secret: this field is said to extend four krośas in all directions. Know, O beautiful one, that it measures a yojana. At the time of death, it bestows immortality. I am established on the great mountain and in Kedāra. By seeing this, one attains the state of a Gaṇa; here, liberation is indeed obtained. From this, one attains the state of Gāṇapatya, which is the highest liberation. Therefore, O beautiful-faced one, among Mahālaya, Kedāra, and Madhyama, the most sacred field is remembered as Avimukta. Kedāra, the central field, and the place called Mahālaya—these are my sacred places on earth, but this one is the most excellent among them. Because these worlds were created from here, this field is auspicious. I have never abandoned it, and thus it is called Avimukta. By seeing my linga called Avimukteśvara here, a person is instantly freed from sin and released from the bonds of saṃsāra. These sacred lingas—Śaileśa, Saṃgameśa, Svarlīna, Madhyameśvara, Hiraṇyagarbha, Īśāna, Goprekṣa, Vṛṣabhadhvaja—are my presences in this holy field.