O noble Goddess, hear now of the wondrous sanctity and glory of Sābhramatī. On the auspicious day of the new moon, or by performing the śrāddha rites with devotion, whatever merit or fruit is gained elsewhere—such reward is attained simply by bathing in the sacred waters of Sābhramatī. Especially in the holy month of Kārtikā, when Kṛttikā joins, those who immerse themselves at Śrīsthāla before Mādhava receive that very fruit. Among all the worlds, Sābhramatī stands as the most excellent purifier, O Goddess; it is supremely blessed, truly pure, and a destroyer of sin. Along her banks, from the east and the north, the virtuous continually reside. Likewise, pilgrims from the west and the south journey to Kheṭaka, seeking the presence of Brahmā. People arrive especially in the month of Kārtikā, performing śrāddha and feeding Brāhmaṇas with devotion. They undertake various religious rites and sacrifices every day, always giving generously of many kinds of gifts. This has been so in all four ages—let there be no doubt. In the east, great sages such as Yavakrīta, Raibhya, Kākṣīvān Uśija, Bhṛgu, Aṅgirā, Kaṇva, the wise Punarvasu, and the virtuous Bandin have taken refuge. In the north, the illustrious Madhumat, Subandhu, mighty Dattātreya, Śikhī, Dīrghatamas, Gautama, Kaśyapa, Śvetaketu, Kahoḍa, Pulaha, and Devala are found. There too are Viśvāmitra, Bharadvāja, mighty Jamadagni, Garga son of Ṛcīka, sage Uddālaka, Devaśarman, Dhaumya, Āstīka, Kaśyapa, Lomaśa, Nābhiketu, Lomaharṣaṇa, Ugraśravā, Bhārgava Cyavana, and all the Vālakhilyas—they all gather at Sābhramatī. Having bathed and observed fasting, ever devoted to Viṣṇu, those who bear the conch, discus, and mace stand constantly upon the riverbank. The sacred site of Gayā, foremost among holy places for the ancestors, is where Brahmā himself resides. There, in the Gita, the ancestors sing verses, yearning for a share in the offerings. Though many sons may perform rites, even if one son goes to Gayā, it suffices for the ancestors’ contentment. One may perform the horse sacrifice or release a blue bull; yet Varanasi, ever holy and beloved by the ancestors, confers both enjoyment and liberation by my presence. By my command, the Lord of gods is known as Bindumadhava, and he ever dwells in Varanasi, making that city the most blessed and excellent of all. There are other sacred sites beloved of the ancestors: Vimaleśvara, Prayāga with all holy places gathered, and Vaṭeśvara accompanied by Mādhava, where people come to the waters at my command. There is the holy place of ten horse sacrifices, the gateway to the Ganges, and all these reside in Sābhramatī by my order. The river Lalitādevī, the holy site with seven streams, Mitrapada, and Kedāra, the abode of Śaṃkara, are also present. Gangāsāgara, the auspicious site composed of all holy places, Brahmasaras, and the lake with the waters of the Shatadru—all these are found here. Naimisha, ever sacred by my command, resides in Sābhramatī’s waters. Other rivers, such as Śvetā in her pure and golden forms, Hastimatī and Vārttaghnī flowing to the ocean, are beloved of the ancestors, granting the fruit of countless offerings. Here, sons should make offerings for the benefit of their fathers. Pāṭala and the city called Vāḍava also send their rivers to Sābhramatī. Those who bathe and give gifts here, after enjoying happiness on earth, attain Viṣṇu’s eternal abode. In Jambūdvīpa, the great and holy land where merit flourishes, lies Ārya, supremely sacred and wish-fulfilling. There are holy sites such as Nīlakaṇṭha, Nanda Lake, Rudra Lake, the Mandākinī, and the great river Chhoda, which manifest here for the sake of vision. Dhūmrā, the seat of Mitra; Vaijanātha, the excellent stone; Kṣiprā, the river; Mahākāla, and the mountain Kālinjara—all are present. The emergence of the Ganges, the bursting forth of Hari, and the form of the Narmadā—these, through the offering of Ganga-pinda, are declared by the wise to be equal in merit. All these are Brahma-tīrthas, situated on the northern bank of the Sabrāmatī, hidden, O Lady of the Gods, by Brahmā and the other gods. Even by remembrance, O Great Goddess, they destroy the sins of people—how much more so for those who perform śrāddha. Omkāra, the Pitṛ-tīrtha, Kaveri, the water of Kapila, the confluence of Chandavega, and Amarakantaka—all these are here. Bathing and related rites at the confluence of Vārttaghnī, with Gaṇeśa as the foremost, yield a hundred times the merit of Kurukṣetra. In ancient times, the multitude of Gaṇas brought the cluster of tīrthas to Sabrāmatī. Thus, O Goddess, have I described to you, in brief, the confluence of all holy places that dwell in the sacred Sābhramatī.