All those who weave garlands of lotuses, together with the birds that bear the banner of Garuda, are drawn to this sacred place. Whether they come free of desire or full of longing, or have themselves arrived at this holy site, all are welcomed here. Sages, gods, the accomplished Siddhas, Sadhyas, Yakshas, and the hosts of Maruts—at midday, the very assemblies of the deities manifest their presence in this sanctified ground. Here dwell those who fast at the gateway to heaven, who have mastered their senses, who are steadfast in giving food, and those generous souls who offer jewels and land. In this place, perfected beings, great souls, venerable sages, and the revered ancestors themselves reside. The supreme Lord of gods, Hari, has assumed a fourfold form and is present here. The eternal, four-faced one, Brahma, having left his own world, is here as well. Even Shiva, dwelling on Mount Kailāsa, is established in this place. No matter how immense a person’s sins—even if they were as vast as Mount Meru or Mandara—they are not beyond redemption here. The destination attained by those devoted to knowledge and austerity, by those who perform sacrifices, is the same destination reached by sages, gods, and even the hosts of asuras who are devoted to sacred recitation and oblation. The fruit gained from residing in Kāśī for six thousand years, or the supreme state attained by those united with yoga who relinquish their bodies in Vārāṇasī, is found here. One who dies at the gateway to heaven will never see hell. All the sacred places that exist on earth, in the heavens, or in the sky—those who come here, having attained devotion to Viṣṇu, rejoice with certainty. With power applied in every way, and with austerities firmly established, even if struck down and pierced by a hundred weapons, the wise one may yet live. If, however, he meets his end at the gateway to heaven, he attains the supreme destination. For all who reach this gateway, that moment is supremely auspicious. However many sins people may commit on earth with their bodies, especially on the fifteenth day of the bright fortnight in the month of Jyeṣṭha, here a thousand moon-offering ceremonies are performed by those devoted to vows and yoga. When these rites are accomplished, through the destruction of great sins, heaven is attained by mortals. The origin and the prescribed method for the moon vow and its completion are also described here. Even the ocean of nectar itself came to bear witness to the greatness of this sacred place, accompanied by many wondrous events, all unfolding in proper order and according to rule. Having obtained this grace, and with its own name shining at the forefront, this place became truly marvelous by the favor of Vāsudeva. It is forever the abode of liberation for all beings, just as it is for the Lord himself. Assuming various forms, all beings here yearn for Viṣṇu’s realm. Nowhere else can one attain dharma as one does in this sacred place. The fulfillment of all desires arises here for living beings—especially through giving, honoring Brahmins, and for couples united in virtue. This place bestows a result greater than all sacrifices and bathing in all sacred waters. All that merit comes to living beings simply by beholding this land. Here, the rite of completion is to be performed, led by Brahmins. After two and a half years have passed, on two days in the fortnight, or after eighty-three years and four months, the completion ceremony should be carefully performed. Thus, the greatness and sanctity of this place are revealed for the benefit of all who seek liberation and merit.