Bathing on the sacred day known as Gopratara brings about the destruction of all sins; one who undertakes this holy act is freed from every blemish, leaving no further doubt or need for deliberation. On this auspicious occasion, it is most meritorious to worship Brahmins, regarding Viṣṇu as the supreme deity to whom all offerings are ultimately directed. The devotee should give generously—offering various kinds of food, gold, and many garments, especially during significant moments such as a solar eclipse at Kurukshetra or a lunar eclipse on the banks of the Narmadā river. A lamp, whether filled with pure ghee or sesame oil, is to be offered in reverence. Through these offerings, all the merits of great sacrifices are attained, and the fruits of bathing at all sacred places are fulfilled. Indeed, there are many holy places, each bestowing both worldly enjoyment and liberation to those who seek them. At the renowned sacred site of Gopratara, celebrated throughout the three worlds, whoever gives even a small amount of gold to a Brahmin learned in the Vedas attains great merit. Whoever bathes there and satisfies the Brahmins with offerings, or observes a vow of eating only once a day for a month at that holy place, or performs the prescribed ritual of entering the fire, or practices fasting with firm devotion to Viṣṇu—all such acts are supremely meritorious. Especially, worshipping Govinda at Gopratara is highly praised. Even the simple act of offering incense to Govinda at this place yields the fruit of the Agnihotra sacrifice. This place, O wise one, is described as exceedingly wondrous. Bathing at the gateway to heaven here grants a merit equal to ten pieces of gold, and participating in the holy festival at this spot bestows the same reward. When one fasts, purifies oneself, bathes, and worships Viṣṇu with devotion, the resulting merits resound across heaven, earth, and the netherworld for a long time. On the full moon day, in the early morning, the devotee should bathe with a pure mind and offer food according to their capacity, ensuring the Brahmins are satisfied. Having seen the all-pervading, hidden Hari, and having worshipped him with special reverence, one should perform the midday bath at the gateway to heaven, following the proper rites. Thus, by observing these supreme ordinances at Gopratara and performing the prescribed rites with great effort, a person of renowned virtue bathes there and is greatly blessed. To the northwest of Sītākuṇḍa lies the holy place called Guṇasundara. Long ago, it was here that King Daśaratha performed the famed Putreṣṭi sacrifice. The king, filled with joy and generosity, completed the sacrifice with great care. He took a golden vessel filled with the excellent oblation and divided it into four portions, which he then gave to his wives. This rare and blessed milk was thus attained, revealed through the grace of water, and it bestowed the highest fruit. At this very spot, a wise and self-controlled person who bathes with reverence—especially on the eleventh day of the bright fortnight of Āśvina, having observed the proper vows—attains all desires by duly worshipping Viṣṇu. From the place where the milk-water was revealed, Guṇasundara is situated in the southwestern quarter. It is a sacred site that removes all sins and is suffused with the nectar of virtue. It was here that Bṛhaspati, wise and noble-minded, performed the prescribed sacrifice. The altar was adorned with the shade of Suparṇa and was difficult for the sinful to approach. Even Indra and the other gods came to bathe here with great care. By bathing and giving gifts at this site, a person is freed from all sins. On the fifth day of the bright fortnight of Bhādra, pilgrimage to this holy place yields abundant fruit. Whoever performs worship of Bṛhaspati and Viṣṇu here is especially blessed, for the merits of these acts are great and enduring.