Long ago, on the sacred slopes of Mount Arbuda, Brahmā and the other gods gathered together, their minds deeply concentrated. They had come on pilgrimage to the Lord of the Mountain, filled with profound devotion, seeking blessings and guidance. But, O King, the gods confessed to Brahmā, “By our many fasts, we have grown weary, Grandfather—all of us. Therefore, we ask you to instruct us here, to show us a way that brings merit and peace.” They spoke of their unceasing offerings, their difficult recitations and sacrifices, and the god Brahmā, hearing their words, was moved by compassion. In response, he left his own divine footstep upon the lovely mountain slope, declaring, “Let all the sages touch this footstep, and you shall attain the highest state. Here, there is no need for bathing, giving, vows, sacrifices, or recitation. When this footstep is established by me, thousands of worlds are sanctified by it. Only unwavering faith must be practiced here.” Brahmā continued, “Whoever worships at this footstep during the full moon of Kārtika, after feeding brāhmaṇas with sweet food according to their ability, will reach the world of Brahma. Therefore, O best of men, this footstep should be worshipped with all effort.” He spoke of the marvels associated with this sacred sign: “In the Kṛta age, this footstep appeared in its full length and breadth. In the Tretā age, it shone with a red hue. In the Dvāpara age, it became tawny and smaller in size.” Thus was revealed the greatness of the origin of Brahmā’s footstep. This sacred footstep was brought by Brahmā himself to the mountain called Arbuda. Long ago, during the great sacrifice of Vasiṣṭha, Brahmā, the unmanifest-born, made a promise: “I will worship at the time of twilight, with concentrated mind.” At that very moment, he set out towards Puṣkara. But Vasiṣṭha called out, “Without you, O god, he will never attain success. Therefore, O Padmayoni, bring him here to Tripuṣkara. O lord of gods, grant him Brahmahood in this sacrifice, O ocean of compassion.” Thus addressed, Brahmā, the grandsire of the worlds, came to the three sacred Puṣkaras, the holiest of reservoirs. From that time onward, the three Puṣkaras arose there on Arbuda. It is said that whoever, with a concentrated mind, worships there on the full moon day in the month of Kārttika, finds great merit. To the north of that place lies the excellent Savitrī pool, another holy site. Wherever a man bathes with devotion, he attains lordship among the hosts. Long ago, after slaying the demon Andhaka, the Bull-bannered One—Śiva—along with his attendants, sanctified this land. On the fourteenth day, O King, whoever performs rites there, gains great blessings. Within a cave on this mountain, a sacred liṅga was established, worshipped by perfected beings in ancient times. Whatever desire a person contemplates while worshipping this liṅga is surely fulfilled. It is said that by seeing this holy place, a person is never separated from his cherished desires. In days of old, O King, even Śacī, the queen of the gods, entered here, afflicted with sorrow, seeking solace. Thus, the sacred sites of Arbuda—Brahmā’s footstep, the three Puṣkaras, Rudra Lake, and the cave of Guheśvara—stand as living testaments to divine compassion and the power of unwavering faith.