On the sacred day of the full moon, one should rise in the morning, bathe with a pure mind, and, according to one’s means, offer food to the Brāhmaṇas, ensuring their satisfaction. With heart and senses cleansed, the devotee beholds the all-pervading, hidden form of Hari and worships him with special reverence. At the very threshold of heaven itself, the prescribed midday bath is to be performed, following all proper rites. Thus, abiding by these supreme ordinances at the holy place called Go-pratāra, a person of renowned virtue should bathe there with great devotion and effort. To the northwest of Sītākuṇḍa lies the sacred site of Guṇasundara. In ancient times, King Daśaratha, yearning for sons, performed there the celebrated Putreṣṭi sacrifice. Filled with joy and generosity, the king completed the ritual, and from a golden vessel brimming with excellent oblation, he divided the offering into four parts, giving them to his queens. There occurred the miraculous attainment of that rare and precious milk—revealed by water—which bestowed the highest fruits of merit. At this holy spot, a wise and self-controlled person who bathes with reverence, especially on the eleventh day of the bright fortnight of Āśvina after observing sacred vows and properly worshipping Viṣṇu, is granted the fulfillment of all desires. From the place of the milk-water, this tirtha is situated in the southwestern quarter. It is renowned for removing all sins and is suffused with the nectar of virtue. It was here that Bṛhaspati, the noble-minded preceptor of the gods, performed sacrifice according to the prescribed rites. The altar, graced by the shade of Suparṇa, was difficult for the sinful to approach. Even Indra and the other gods bathed here with great care. By bathing and giving gifts at this place, a person is freed from all sin. On the fifth day of the bright fortnight of Bhādra, pilgrimage to this tirtha yields abundant fruits. Whoever worships Bṛhaspati and Viṣṇu here, especially if afflicted by the planetary influence of Bṛhaspati, should perform a fire offering and present an image of the Guru made of gold. Bathing with the intention of relief, especially for one learned in the Vedas and of great purity, ensures the destruction of any planetary affliction—there is no doubt in this. To the south of this place, O best of sages, lies the excellent Rukmiṇī altar. Here, Viṣṇu himself once made his abode in the waters. At this site, bathing, giving, and fire offerings should be performed with Vaiṣṇava mantras. The annual pilgrimage here must be undertaken with great care. A barren woman who undertakes this pilgrimage becomes a mother, without any doubt. Having enjoyed all pleasures, one then delights in the world of Viṣṇu. By bathing here, all desires are fulfilled. Worship at this holy place must be performed according to the prescribed rites, with special attention to the Brāhmaṇas. Viṣṇu is to be envisioned clad in yellow garments, adorned with garlands, praised by Nārada and others, and bearing the Kaustubha gem upon his chest, for the attainment of all cherished rewards. When these rites are observed, there is no doubt that all desires will be fulfilled. Now, let me describe yet another sacred place that removes sin. This tirtha is supremely pure, incomparable, and grants fulfillment of all desires and purposes. It is known as auspicious in the region of Rukmiṇī-kuṇḍa and Vāyavya. For its protection, it is thoroughly guarded by mighty Yakṣas. It was here that the righteous king Hariśchandra performed the royal consecration, the highest of all rites.