Once, Indra, the mighty lord of the gods, approached the revered sage Brihaspati with a question. He wondered aloud, “Without the sanctity of a holy place, how can one’s brilliance ever increase?” Seeking an answer, Indra, also known as Shakra, journeyed to many sacred tirthas. At each, he bathed with devotion, and though weary from his wanderings, he regained his great energy. Freed from all impurity and foulness, Indra was soon surrounded by the gods once more, radiant and restored. It is said that those who bathe at these holy sites, when blessed by Shakra’s favor, become ever-fortunate in every birth. Such is the power of these tirthas, as described in the chapter on the Mahaujasa Tirtha. Whoever bathes at this sacred place with proper observance attains the fruit they desire. Long ago, there lived a Kshatriya named Nimi, descended from the illustrious solar dynasty. Resolute, he undertook a fast unto death, remaining there in deep concentration. During this time, the auspicious stories of great royal sages were recited. At the conclusion of these tales, the sage Lomasha appeared. Hearing the stories, King Nimi became deeply distressed. He turned to the learned Brahmin and asked if there was a way to alleviate his suffering. Lomasha, moved by compassion at the king’s plight, assured him, “Right here, I shall bring forth sacred things born on Jambūdvīpa. O great king, bathe where all have become one.” Having spoken, the sage entered deep meditation. To assure Nimi, a Jambū tree manifested on the spot. After bathing at this holy place, King Nimi, with his very body, ascended to heaven. It is said that when the sun enters the sign of Kanyā, whosoever performs the ancestral rites (śrāddha) at this tirtha attains great merit. Thus is the glory of Jambū Tirtha. There is another sacred site, Gaṅgādhara Tirtha, whose greatness is renowned. Here, the Gaṅgā herself was received as she fell from the sky, held fast by the Lord of the Mountain at the behest of the god of gods. Whoever bathes here with single-pointed concentration, especially on the eighth day, obtains immense blessings. Similarly, there is Gaṅgeśvara, a self-manifested form created by Gaṅgā herself. Long ago, a conflict arose between Umā and Gaṅgā. The great Lord Śambhu, worshipped by Gaṅgā, was quickly pleased and granted her an audience. Responding to his call, Gaṅgā hurried to the mountain, where she beheld the beautiful encampment of Gaurī. With perfect faith and devotion, she worshipped the Lord, and Śiva was delighted. Thus, this place came to be known as Kaṭeśvara. It is especially powerful for women: any woman afflicted by the sorrow of a co-wife, yet blessed with sons and good fortune, and devoted to her husband, may worship here. As Gaṅgā was granted a boon by the Lord, so too are such women freed from affliction at this tirtha. O King, the greatness of Arbuda mountain has thus been recounted in summary. Even if its glories were described for hundreds of years, the tales composed by the great sages should be cherished at every step. There is no holy place, no accomplishment, and no tree, O King, like those found on the delightful Arbuda mountain.