All sins of the doer are certainly destroyed; there is no doubt about this. Whoever performs such acts is freed from all sins and dwells in heaven for a hundred years. Even the one who inspires another to do so attains the same result, being pleased and joyful. He too remains in heaven for a hundred years, freed from millions of sins. Such a person obtains the merit of a sacred pond, and this is the eternal teaching. Simply hearing this account frees one from all sins; there can be no doubt. Mahāpratīpī, a learned king who always worships Brahmins, ruled his land according to righteousness. His queen, greatly fortunate, was named Campakamañjarī. Both king and queen were steadfast in resolving to follow the righteous teachings of the scriptures. They knew that one who speaks without scripture is called a slayer of Brahman, and so the king always listened to the teachers and followed the prescribed rules. The land ruled by Mahāpratīpī was protected by righteousness. Once, the king went hunting in a great forest. By fate, he found no game and became extremely weary. Then, he saw a dried-up lake and pondered, “How might there be water here, by which I, the king, could survive?” Digging a pit the size of his hand, he found water. There was also a minister named Bhūmiśa, who was called Buddhisāgara. Buddhisāgara explained, “O King, this lotus-pond was once filled with rainwater. Therefore, O sinless one, may you be pleased, lord, and give me your command.” The king rejoiced greatly and was eager to do it himself. By the king’s order, Buddhisāgara joyfully undertook the task and made the pond fifty bows in length and breadth on all sides. After constructing the lake, Buddhisāgara reported everything to the king. Thirsty travelers found pure water there. Having wiped away his sins, Buddhisāgara went to the world of the Lord of the World, my master. Citragupta reported all those deeds to me, and so Buddhisāgara was deemed worthy to ascend the chariot of righteousness. Buddhisāgara ascended the chariot named Righteousness, and after his death, he came to my abode and joyfully offered his respects. Citragupta described the dharma that arose from the pond. On the slope, O king, beyond the sandy mountain, after some time, by that boar, O best of kings, another event occurred. At another time, by that same boar, a pair of ponds was made there. These ponds were drunk by small forest-dwelling creatures, tormented by thirst. A pit three hand-lengths deep was dug, and more water was made. You arrived there after the water had dried up. Then, by the instruction of your minister, O king, you acted. Trees were planted there, benefitting all people. Mounted upon a righteous celestial chariot, you ascended that vehicle.