With a mind deeply concentrated and heart filled with devotion, those who behold the goddess Ujjayinī are blessed. Similarly, whoever approaches Viśālā with reverence for Rudra and a focused mind, finds spiritual fulfillment. In the sacred place where Akūreśvara is named and the accomplished Pitāmaha, Brahmā, resides, a special observance unfolds. On the auspicious day of Kṛṣṇāṣṭamī, after fasting and performing worship to the gods, one must remain at home in the morning and refrain from speaking to anyone. By following these practices, a person is freed from terrible sins and, upon death, attains the world of Brahmā. In that realm, Brahmā sits upon a lotus, contemplating the supreme state. The revered ancestors of the worlds, honored by men on earth, dwell there as well. Planets, the sun, stars, yakshas, guardians of the directions, fire, and wind—all these cosmic beings are present. The sages inquire, “How do you meditate, O Lord of the gods? Tell us all this.” Brahmā replies, revealing, “There are two forms of mine—both eternal and embodying my essence. By beholding these forms, supreme accomplishment arises for us.” For the purpose of sacrifice, Brahmā requested Śrīkaṇṭha, the husband of Pārvatī, to participate. Parameṣṭhin addressed the god, and Brahmā granted him a boon, saying, “O Lord, you may have everything except the Mahākāla forest.” Kapardin responded, “We will not come near you.” The sacrifice commenced, with Nārāyaṇa as the presiding deity. Kapardin arrived at the sacrificial enclosure seeking alms. There, Kapardin said, “I will go again.” The supreme lord then went to the river Śiprā to bathe. Yet, the assembly questioned, “How can the offering be made when the skull is present?” One member cast the skull away with his own hand, but even so, the end of the skulls could not be achieved. Pleased by such devotion, Maheśvara granted a divine vision and said, “Choose a boon, O Brahman, whatever abides in your mind.” Brahmā responded, “This supreme place of Brahma I have given to you, O four-faced one.” As Parameśvara, the boon-giver, spoke, Brahmā declared in the assembly, “No other boon was chosen by me.” Thus, Ujjayinī became the name of a settlement established in Kuśasthalī. There, a Brāhmaṇa who bathes is freed from all sins. Offerings of sesame seeds, garments, fruits, and cakes are made, first to the Ṛgveda and Yajurveda as gifts. By invoking the Vedas thus, Brahmā’s grandfather is pleased. The merit found at all sacred waters is also present at Maṇḍākinī. Indeed, charity given at Maṇḍākinī yields a ten-million-fold reward without doubt. A cow made of ghee in Kārtikā, and one made of sesame in Māgha, are especially meritorious. All sins arising from speech, mind, or action—even the most wicked impurities—are destroyed merely by seeing Maṇḍākinī. No sacred place on earth equals Maṇḍākinī. Whoever, after bathing in Maṇḍākinī, offers śrāddha, and whoever, with devotion, always beholds the grandfather, attains blessings. There is no doubt about this; it is true, O ascetics. With that very mad appearance, Maheśvara remained upright, fulfilling the divine narrative.