Having bestowed the desired boons, the great sage Vishvamitra departed, and from that moment onward, the place he sanctified became renowned throughout the worlds. Radiant and resplendent, it was adorned on every side with clusters of divine jewels, shining with a brilliance that drew the gaze of gods and men alike. To the north of the abode of the Yaksha of wealth, in that sacred direction, O twice-born, there dwells the ever-resident sage Vasishtha—a treasure-house of austerity and wisdom. This is a place of profound sanctity, where one should especially bathe with unwavering attention after performing the Śrāddha rites for the ancestors. Here too, the presence of the illustrious sage Vāmadeva is found, O sinless one, and the devoted wife Arundhati is especially worthy of worship at this spot. It is said without doubt that all one's desired fruits may be attained here. In the month of Bhādra, on the fifth day of the bright fortnight, those who observe with steadfastness should perform the worship of Vishnu here, with care and faith. At Vasishtha’s pool, situated in the eastern quarter, O best of Brahmins, by bathing and giving gifts, one attains all desires. On the full moon day, the merit gained by bathing here is equal to that of bathing in the ocean itself. Therefore, those desiring a son should bathe here according to the prescribed method. In this way, a wise man who follows these practices is freed from all sins. In the southwest quarter from the ocean lies the excellent Yoginī pool. The Yoginīs who reside there grant the fulfillment of all aims for people, and especially for women. On the eighth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Āśvina, bathing and giving gifts at this place become especially fruitful. Before the Yoginī Lake lies the excellent Urvaśī Lake. Long ago, there was a wise sage named Raibhya, renowned for his great austerity. Observing the intensity of his penances, the lord of the gods himself became afraid. To disrupt his austerities, he sent her who walks with a graceful gait—Urvaśī. She arrived in a forest bower where blossoming creepers entwined, and sweet-voiced birds sang melodiously. Amidst cages woven from the delicate filaments of punnāga, keśara, and aśoka flowers, she shone as the very treasury of all charms for the god of love. Adorned with white pearls, her limbs gleamed with a golden radiance. Her complexion was as bright as the waves reflected at the corners of her eyes, her lashes curving upward. Mango blossoms, heavy with bees, brushed near her earrings. Slender at the waist, broad-hipped, with prominent breasts, she was a vision of beauty. The sage Raibhya beheld her, wide-eyed, in his hermitage. This form of a woman had been devised solely to deceive even the three-eyed one. Upon seeing this large-eyed woman, the sage's senses became agitated and disturbed. She had come into his presence as an obstacle to his austerities. Assuming a woman’s form, she approached the steadfast sage with joined palms and spoke respectfully: “O steadfast in vows, how shall I be liberated from your curse?” The sage replied, “Here, perform your ablutions today, and you will obtain supreme beauty. By your name alone, this water will become renowned.” Thus, she quickly became beautiful, and that place gained everlasting fame. O best of sages, whoever performs ablutions here, according to the prescribed rite, will surely be blessed.