Let me tell you of a wondrous and sacred place, extending for a full yojana in every direction, adorned on all sides with splendor. At its entrances, magnificent gateways gleam, each crowned with golden pots, radiating auspiciousness. Here, mighty gatekeepers stand vigilant, appointed by the great Lord Śiva himself. In the east stands Piṅgaleśa, taking the form of a radiant child, his brilliance like fire. To the south, the great yogi Kāyāvarohaṇeśvara stands firm, stationed in the realm of Varuṇa by Maheśa’s decree. Empowered by Śaṃkara, he accomplishes every task assigned to him. When mortals depart from this world, they are transported to Rudrapura in celestial chariots that fulfill every desire. There, by bowing to the five Lords, both in reverse and direct order, one is freed from all sins—even those accumulated over countless lifetimes. Such a devotee, with this very body, attains the world of Rudra. Now, hear of the practice that destroys all sins. Having performed the sacred śrāddha rites and bowing reverently to Mahākāla and Īśāna, the Lord, the devotee then approaches the god Gaṇeśa, Piṅgaleśvara. After reaching Mahākāleśvara, he bathes again, restrains his senses, and spends the night in the direction of Īśāna, observing a night-long fast. On the twelfth day, after bathing in the morning, he proceeds as before. On the thirteenth day, he worships Bilveśa in the west. When the new moon arrives, pure and freshly bathed, he offers worship to Mahākāleśvara. With singing, dancing, and other acts of devotion, he bows low and seeks forgiveness. He then feeds five Brāhmaṇas devoted to Śiva, honoring them with gifts of gold and nine fine garments. Further, he gives a horse to Bilveśvara and a bull to Uttareśvara. O Vyāsa, listen to the merit and rewards such a person attains: he rejoices in heaven with his ancestors—both paternal and maternal—and with his entire lineage. Through his devotion, it is as though he has circumambulated the whole earth with its seven continents. Whoever beholds Padmāvatī and worships her with lotus flowers, or offers flowers shining like gold at the golden shrine, attains great merit. Whoever gazes upon Avantinī, the goddess famed throughout the three worlds, or worships Amarāvatī with devotion and lotuses, or beholds Ujjayinī with a concentrated and devoted mind, or approaches Viśālā with devotion to Rudra, attains immense spiritual rewards. Where Akūreśvara is named, where the accomplished Pitāmaha, Brahmā himself, resides, there one should worship the gods on Kṛṣṇāṣṭamī, fasting in reverence. On the morning after, remaining at home and maintaining silence, one is freed from even the most terrible sins and, upon death, ascends to the world of Brahmā. There, Brahmā sits upon a lotus, absorbed in contemplation of the supreme state. The honored ancestors of the worlds, revered by humans on earth, dwell there as well. The planets, the sun, the stars, the yakṣas, the guardians of the directions, fire, and wind—all are present. And so, the question is asked: “How do you meditate, O Lord of the gods? Tell us all this.