O best of kings, listen to the tale of the hidden Jahnavi, who abides in secrecy at a sacred place. Whoever bathes there with proper reverence attains the merit of all holy sites. Your curiosity about when she arrived is indeed justified. On the mountain Arbuda, steadfastness must always be maintained, O mighty one. There, the liṅga was established by Śaṃbhu himself. For reasons unknown, but accompanied by intense anger, the resolve was made: “I must remain here upon this mountain, without doubt.” Within the mind, Ganga arose as the Lord of the Mountain, and yet Gauri, proud and supreme, was unaware of this. Considering a great means for union with Jahnavi, a certain intention emerged, born from a vow related to water. There, the Lord resolved to remain within the water, devoted to it. The place, filled with clear water, is a fine and sacred spot that brings great happiness. Under the pretext of a vow, the Lord of gods entered there at once. Gauri, in meditation, was instantly united with Shiva at that spot. Yet, by the pretext of a vow, O king, Gauri did not recognize him; endowed with the knowledge of liberation, he arrived there, wandering about. Seeing Mahadeva standing in the water, observing his vow, the question arose: “What is this change in the face and eyes of this ascetic?” Through the vision of meditation, Maheshvara was seen absorbed in the Ganga. Then, all actions of Hara were narrated. With urgency, the goddess hastened to the place where Maheshvara was. Seeing the great goddess approaching, filled with anger, Narada announced the meeting of the two to her. Though exceedingly proud, the goddess was brought under control by gentle words. At that very moment, she became virtuous; thus, she should be approached with conciliation. Thus addressed by Rudra, O best of kings, Jahnavi approached, modestly, with joined palms before her. She spoke: “Formerly, at your beloved’s command, I fell from the sky. Then, affection for the one named Bhagiratha increased. Now, by your words, I understand, O queen of the gods. He is the lord of the three worlds; how could he possibly depart from that?” He spoke sweetly: “What you have said is true. Therefore, choose a boon, auspicious one, whatever you desire from me.” She replied, “Grant me one day for play with him. On the thirteenth day of the bright half of Caitra, O queen of the gods, both day and night.” Thus, that pool on earth became known as Śiva-Gaṅgā. Then, embracing her again and again, he let her go. When Gaṅgā departed, she modestly lowered her face. O king, this is what transpired there in ancient times at that sacred pool. In the bright half of the month of Caitra, one should bathe there.