Long ago, Brahmā brought a sacred object to the mountain known as Arbuda. During the ancient sacrifice performed by the sage Vasiṣṭha, Brahmā, born from the unmanifest, made a promise: “I will worship at twilight, with a concentrated mind.” At that very moment, he set out for Puṣkara. Yet, it was understood that without divine assistance, Brahmā would not achieve success in his endeavor. Vasiṣṭha therefore appealed to Padmayoni, addressing him as the lord of gods and ocean of compassion, and requested, “Bring him here to Tripuṣkara; grant him Brahmahood in this sacrifice.” Responding to Vasiṣṭha’s words, Brahmā, the grandsire of the worlds, journeyed to the three Puṣkaras—those most sacred reservoirs of water. From that time onward, the three Puṣkaras came to exist in Arbuda. There, it is said, whoever worships with concentrated mind on the full moon day in the month of Kārttika will reap great merit. In the northern direction of that place lies the excellent Savitrī pool. Thus concludes the account of the greatness of Tripuṣkara. It is told that wherever a man bathes with devotion, he attains lordship over the hosts. In ancient times, after slaying the demon Andhaka, the Bull-bannered One—Śiva—along with his attendants, sanctified the waters. On the fourteenth day, O King, whoever performs rites at this place receives great blessings. Thus ends the description of the greatness of Rudra Lake. Within a cave, a liṅga was established, worshipped by perfected beings in times long past. Whatever desire a person contemplates while worshipping this liṅga, that wish is fulfilled. Thus is told the greatness of Guheśvara. There is a place, the Unseparated Field, whose vision ensures that one is never parted from cherished desires. In that sacred forest, Śacī, afflicted with sorrow, once entered. By the power of that site, even though separated, Śatakratu—Indra—regained his beloved. Whether man or woman, if separated in this auspicious forest, they are united again, just as Indra was. The best of Brāhmaṇas praise the giving of fruits there. Thus is described the greatness of the Unseparated Field. At Umamaheshvara Tirtha, Dhundhumara, endowed with devotion, established the site long ago. Whoever worships the divine couple there with devotion, O king of men, receives blessings. Thus ends the account of the greatness of Umamaheshvara Tirtha. At Mahaujasa Tirtha, whoever bathes is certainly endowed with brilliance. Even those deprived of fortune and afflicted with foul odor are transformed. Once, Indra, lord of the gods, questioned Brihaspati, the best of Brahmins, about how to regain his brilliance. Brihaspati explained that without visiting the sacred place, there would be no increase in brilliance. Indra, after wandering to many holy sites, bathed at Mahaujasa and, exhausted, regained his great energy. Freed from foul odor, he was surrounded by the gods once again. Those who bathe here, whenever Shakra’s favor is obtained, will always enjoy good fortune in every birth. Thus is recounted the power of Mahaujasa Tirtha. Finally, it is said that whoever bathes properly at this tirtha attains the desired fruit. In ancient times, there was a Kshatriya named Nimi, descended from the solar dynasty. He undertook a fast unto death, remaining there with full concentration. The auspicious stories of the great-souled royal sages were recited at that place, sanctifying it further. Thus concludes the narrative of these sacred sites and their greatness as told in the Arbuda section of the Skanda Mahāpurāṇa.