Long ago, a sacred image bearing the name of the Discus-wielder, Vishnu, was installed at a holy site. From that moment, O revered sage, the Lord who holds the conch, discus, and mace—Vishnu Himself—became especially present there, beginning from the tenth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Kartika. It was declared that anyone who bathes at this place, known as Cakra-tirtha, is freed from all sins. If a person, out of devotion to his ancestors, offers rice-balls at this tirtha, having first bathed and beheld Vishnuhari, the Supreme Lord, he brings great merit to his forefathers. Furthermore, by giving gifts there according to one’s ability, any blemish or fault is washed away. At other times as well, if one has conquered the senses and bathes at Cakra-tirtha, the results remain auspicious. Thus, Hari, the ocean of all virtues, the very embodiment of contemplation and consciousness, stood manifest here in His supreme form for the liberation of beings. Once more, O best of twice-born, Vishnu, Lord Hari, spoke. Agastya, the great sage, recounted: In ancient times, Brahma, the creator of the worlds, recognized Hari, the infallible one, and journeyed to this very site. There, Brahma performed the sacred pilgrimage according to prescribed rites. The grandsire of the worlds conducted all the necessary ceremonies at that holy place. The pond was adorned with wide, pure waters that removed all impurity. It was beautiful, filled with hamsa and sarasa birds, and known as Cakra, delightful to behold. There, all the gods bathed in the pond, their hearts made pure. Suddenly, a great wonder appeared before them, leaving all the gods amazed: the entire excavated pond shone with a pure, dazzling brilliance. The gods exclaimed, “By bathing here, all our impurities are gone! O best of gods, by your grace, tell us more.” Vishnu replied, “The greatness of this pond is vast and grants many rewards. By bathing here in the proper way, even the sinful are elevated to Brahma’s world until the dissolution of creation. Through giving and offering oblations, according to one’s means, prosperity is attained by bathing in this lake of mine. It equals all sacrifices and destroys even the gravest sins. My presence will always remain in this pond, O gods, and my annual pilgrimage will take place here. Gold and various garments should always be given as gifts at this site.” Having witnessed the sacred place, the gods and the divine vision disappeared. From that time, the pond became renowned as the supreme holy site on earth. Sūta then said: After speaking thus, Agastya, the treasury of austerity, born from the pot, departed to Ṛṇamocana, a place on the bank of the Sarayū river. O best of sages, there the Brahma-pond was constructed, requiring seven hundred bows. In former times, the eminent sage Lomaśa resided there. After bathing in the pond, he was freed from all debts, his sins washed away. Behold the great virtues of this foremost sacred place: by bathing here, all beings are released from the suffering of debts—worldly and spiritual. The threefold debt of men, both in this world and the next, is removed. This is the best of all sacred places, instantly producing conviction and faith. Therefore, one should bathe here and give gifts as prescribed, according to one’s ability—offering gold, garments, and other gifts as one is able.