Among the Bhāgavatas, the devotees of the Lord, there are many who shine with special qualities. Those whose bodies are thrilled with goosebumps at the thought of the Divine are counted as the foremost. Those whose ears are adorned with the sacred wood of the Lord are also among the highest. Those who possess the earth from His root, and those who speak the true meaning of the Vedas, are equally revered. The bearers of the three sacred lines, and those adorned with rudrākṣa beads, stand out as the most distinguished devotees. But above all, those who possess supreme devotion to Hari are considered the greatest among devotees. Those who delight in virtue wherever they go are truly known as devotees. Those who act with equal-mindedness, treating all alike, are recognized as true Bhāgavatas. Those who are devoted to meditation upon Shiva are the highest, as are those who steadfastly uphold the vow of seeing all as one. The ones who perform actions for the sake of the Lord are the highest among devotees. Such devotees are so extraordinary that even the Lord Himself declares, "I am unable to describe them, not even in hundreds of millions of ages." The one who is the refuge of all beings, who is self-controlled, friendly, and devoted to righteousness, absorbed in meditation on the Lord’s form, will surely attain supreme liberation. After granting this boon, the Lord of the gods disappeared from sight. The devotee then practiced the highest dharma and performed sacrifices according to the prescribed rites. With all his actions consumed by meditation, he finally attained the supreme liberation. It is said that whatever one desires in the mind is surely obtained, without doubt. Now, what else can be spoken about the greatness of devotion to the Lord? Eager to learn more, he again questioned Sanaka, the sage who had mastered both knowledge and realization. With supreme compassion, he requested, "O knower of the meaning of the scriptures, speak to me of that which destroys evil dreams, is meritorious, righteous, removes sin, and is auspicious. Tell me of that which pacifies all diseases and increases lifespan." Sanaka replied, "The supreme sages speak of the union of the Ganga and Yamuna. Sages and those who desire merit attend upon this union. The Yamuna, born of the Sun, and Brahma—when they unite, it brings great auspiciousness. This union destroys all sins and removes every calamity. Among all such places, O great sage, the most sacred is known as Prayaga. There, all the sages have performed various sacrifices, yet they do not attain even a sixteenth part of the merit gained by bathing with a single drop of Ganga. Even one who is merely touched by the waters is freed from sin—how much more so for one who bathes in the Ganga? The god is to be served by sages, and even more so by ordinary people. There, at Prayaga, the divine eye is to be known, shining below the half of the altar. What more can be said than this: it grants resemblance to Vishnu. Mounted on a great celestial vehicle, the blessed attain the supreme abode. Lifting up thousands, they truly reach the world of Vishnu. The Lord has stood in all the sacred fields—of this there is no doubt. By the mere touch of my body, one becomes equal to the gods. Indeed, the earth born of Ganga leads to the form of the Imperishable." Thus, the greatness of true devotion and the sanctity of the union of sacred rivers were revealed, showing the path to liberation and supreme merit.