In the sacred city of Varanasi, I am known as Vishalakshi, and in Naimisha, I manifest with the linga. At Prayaga, I am Lalita Devi, while at Kamakshi, Gandhamadana, and Manasa, I am Kumuda, bearing the name Vishvakaya, and similarly in Ambara. In Gomanta, I am called Gomati; in Mandara, Kamacharini; in Chaitraratha, Madotkata Jayanti; and in Hastinapura, my presence is felt. In Kanyakubja, I am Gauri; on Malay Mountain, Rambha; in Ekambhaka, Kirtimati; and in Vishveshvara, all know me as Vishva. At Pushkara, I am Puruhuta; in Kedara, Margadayini; on the summit of Nanda in the Himalayas, and in Gokarna, I am Bhadrakarnika. In Sthanesvara, I am Bhavani; in Bilva, Bilvapattrika; on Shri Shaila, Madhavi; and in Bhadreshvara, Bhadra. On Varaha Mountain, I am Jaya; in Kamala’s abode, Kamala; in Rudrakoti, Rudrani; and on Kalañjara Mountain, Kali. At Mahalinga, I am Kapila; in Markota, Mukuteshvari; in Shalagrama, Mahadevi; and in Shivalinga, Jalapriya. In Mayapuri, I am Kumari; at Santan, Lalita; and in Utpalakshi, I am Sahasrakshi, Kamalakshi, and Mahotpala. On the Ganges, I am Mangala, and in Purushottama, I am called Vimila; in the Vipasha, Amoghakshi, and in Pundravardhana, Patalā. By Supārśva, I am Narayani; in Vikuta, Bhadrasundari; in Vipula, Vipulā; and at Malayachala, Kalyani. At Kotitirtha, Kotavi; in Madhava forest, Sugandha; at Godashrama, Trisandhya; and at Gangadvara, Ratipriya. At Shivakunda, I am Shivananda; on Devika’s bank, Nandini; in Dvaravati, Rukmini; and in Vrindavana forest, Radha. In Mathura, I am Devaki; in Patala, Parameshvari; at Chitrakuta, Sita; and in the Vindhya mountains, Vindhyadhivasini. In Sahyadri, Ekavira; at Harishchandra, Chandrika; at Ramathirtha, Ramana; and in Yamuna, Mrigavati. At Karavira, I am Mahalakshmi; at Vinayaka, Uma Devi; at Vaidyanatha, Aroga; and at Mahakala, Maheshvari. At Ushnatirtha, Abhaya; in the Vindhya cave, Chāmrta; at Mandavya, Mandavi; and in Maheshvara city, Svaha. At Chagalanda, Pracanda; at Makaranda, Chandika; at Someshvara, Vara-roha; and at Prabhasa, Pushkaravati. At Sarasvati, I am Devamata; on Paravara’s bank, Mata; at Mahalaya, Mahabhaga; and at Payoshni, Pingaleshvari. At Krtashaucha, Simhika; at Kartikeya, Yashaskari; at Utpalavartaka, Lola; and at Shona’s confluence, Subhadra. At Siddhapura, Mother Lakshmi; at Bharata’s hermitage, Angana; at Jalandhara, Vishvamukhi; and at Kishkindha mountain, Tara. In Devadaru forest, I am Pushti; in Kashmir, Medha; in the Himalayas, Bhima Devi; and at Vishveshvara, Pushti again. At Kapalamochana, Shuddhi; at Kayavarohana, Mother; at Shankhoddhara, Dhvani; and at Pindaraka, Dhriti. In Chandrabhaga, I am Kala; at Acchoda, Shivakarini; in Vena, Amrita; and at Badari, Urvashi. In Uttarakuru, I am Oshadhi; in Kushadvipa, Kushodaka; at Hemakuta, Manmatha; and at Satyavadini, Mukuta. At Ashvattha, Vandaniya; at Vaishravana’s abode, Nidhi; at Veda’s mouth, Gayatri; and in Shiva’s presence, Parvati. Among the gods, I am Indrani; at Brahma’s seat, Sarasvati; in the sun’s orb, Prabha; and among the Mothers, Vaishnavi. Among virtuous women, I am Arundhati; among the Ramas, Tilottama; and in the mind, I am the power called Brahmakala—the energy abiding in all embodied beings. Thus, in brief, one hundred and eight excellent names have been spoken, along with a hundred sacred places. Whoever remembers or hears these names is freed from all sins. Whoever, after bathing at these holy places, beholds me, becomes completely rid of all sins and dwells in Shiva’s city for a kalpa. But whoever dedicates supreme time to me among these, breaks through the abode of Brahma and attains the state of Shiva. Whoever causes these one hundred and eight names to be recited in Shiva’s presence—on the third or eighth lunar day—will be blessed with many sons. Whether on the day of giving cows, at a funeral offering, or on any day, the wise and those learned in the rites of worshipping the gods, by reciting this, attain Brahman. Thus she spoke there, offering herself by herself. Even Svayambhu, in time, became Daksha, the son of Pracetas, and Parvati became the goddess, the bearer of half the body of Shiva. Born from the womb of Mena, she grants the fruits of enjoyment and liberation. Arundhati, by reciting this, attained the supreme yoga. Pururavas, among royal sages, gained renown; Yayati, sons and wealth; and Bhargava likewise. So too, other gods and demons, Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and many Shudras attained the success they desired. Wherever this is written and worshipped in the presence of the gods, sorrow or misfortune never arises. There are worlds called the path of Soma, where the descendants of Marici dwell—divine ancestors whom the gods continually honor. There, those known as the Agnishvattas, performers of sacrifice, reside; among them flows a river named Acchoda, a maiden born of the mind.