Salutations were offered in every direction: to the sacrifice itself, to the one who performs it, to the sacred oblation, and to the priest who guides the rite. Reverence was paid as well to the Lord of the gods, who is at once exceedingly gentle and exceedingly fierce. Homage continued to the ever-radiant illuminator, the benefactor of all worlds. Suddenly, in response to this devotion, the Sun himself appeared, moved by the desire to please his devotee. Standing before the king, the Sun spoke, “Choose a boon, O king; I am pleased with you and stand before you.” The king replied, “Let the image made in your name remain here always, O mighty one.” The Sun granted this wish, proclaiming, “Those people who recite this hymn, which you have spoken to me, will find me pleased with them, O king, and I will grant all their desires. Whoever bathes here shall attain all that they wish for. Whatever desire is cherished in this place, that very wish shall be fulfilled.” With these words, the radiant Sun, Bhāskara—he of a thousand rays—disappeared from sight. The king, blessed by the Sun, obtained an unsurpassed form of the deity arising from Bhāskara’s own body. Thus, that sacred place became renowned as Ghoṣārka-kuṇḍa. With beautiful arrangements, the king swiftly worshipped the form of the Sun there, offering pure and supreme devotion and reverence. This place is also known as Ratikuṇḍa, famed as the remover of all sins. By bathing and giving gifts there, one attains supreme brilliance. This unrivaled kuṇḍa is celebrated for granting the fulfillment of all desires and aims—anyone who observes the proper rites will surely attain what they seek. In Ratikuṇḍa, O brāhmaṇa, and likewise in Kusumāyudha-kuṇḍa, if a couple bathes in both these sacred waters, those who desire righteousness should do so according to the prescribed method. Certainly, Rati and Manmatha will be pleased with such a devotee. After bathing first in Ratikuṇḍa and then in Kaṃdarppa-kuṇḍa, worship of Rati and Kaṃdarppa should especially be performed. All desires are fulfilled here—there is no need for doubt. The worship should be conducted with offerings of sandalwood, aguru, camphor, musk, saffron, and similar fragrant substances. When this is done, the satisfaction of Rati and Kaṃdarppa is certain. From Kusumāyudha-kuṇḍa, which lies in the western direction, one should bathe at that sacred place and behold the Supreme Lord of Mantras. Long ago, Rāma, after fulfilling the task of the gods, performed a flawless rite there. Having mastered his senses, he prepared to ascend to heaven after bathing in those holy waters. To the north of that place lies a beautiful lake, adorned with white lotuses and blue lilies. The greatness of Maṃtreśvara, the divine liṅga established there, cannot be described by anyone—never has there been, nor will there be, a liṅga equal to Maṃtreśvara. The liṅga should be anointed with fragrant flowers, incense, various ointments, and blossoms. When this is done, liberation itself rests in the devotee’s hand. By worshipping Maṃtreśvara, a wise person is freed from all sins; this worship must be undertaken with great effort by those who seek to attain all their goals. Even when dangers such as explosions and other calamities arise, those who have worshipped here are protected. To the north of that, in the same region, stands the renowned goddess called Vanditī. Those who are bound by an angry king, held with chains, shackles, and such restraints, should undertake a pilgrimage to her with care and effort. She is to be worshipped with scents, flowers, incense, and lamps, O steadfast one, for her grace brings release and blessings to all who seek her.