Where the union of both occurs, liberation is attained without doubt. Upon hearing these profound words, Savitā, the radiant Sun, journeyed to the place where the river Śiprā, abundant in waters, meets the sacred confluence called Kṣātāsaṃgama. There, Savitā beheld his beloved wife, Chāyā, who had assumed the form of a mare. In that holy spot, by merely inhaling the scent with his nose, two sons were born to them. Chāyā gave birth to twins, O best of twice-born, and it is said that when Saturn is in conjunction at this place, all desires are fulfilled. Fortune, held in Saturn’s hand, always arises on earth, and by worshipping the lord of the immovable, all sins are destroyed. Among Chāyā’s sons are Piṅga, Babhru, Sthāvara, and Pippalāyana. Those who honor them are never afflicted by the slow-moving Saturn. In the northern part of the sacrificial altar stands Maruti, the son of the wind. There, through austerities, Maruti attained supreme accomplishment. His dwelling was adorned with jewels and decorated with gold, most excellent. Having crossed over to the realm of the Mothers, Maruti is honored in the world of Brahma. At the sacred place of Dharma, the righteous perform acts such as bathing and giving gifts. At the hermitage of Cyavana, one should bathe and behold the Lord of Cyavana. Through Cyavana’s grace, devotees attain the company of the gods, and at that holy place, O best of twice-born, one can gain divine vision. There, the highly fortunate and world-renowned Sāvitrī follows the Sun. Therefore, Vyāsa, this supreme sacred place is known as Kṣātāsaṃgama. Whoever hears this sacred story on earth with devotion obtains, on festival days, merit equal to that of gifting a thousand Kapila cows. Among holy places, the foremost is known as Gayā. By bathing there daily, a person is freed from the three debts. The hermitage of Cyavana is sacred, as is the holy Rājagiri. How did these become renowned in the auspicious Mahākālavana region? By merely hearing of these places, one’s ancestors attain the highest state. Long ago, in the virtuous Kṛta Yuga, at the dawn of the ages, the king, bearing the name of the gods, properly protected his subjects and regarded them as his own sons. Wherever such a king rules, righteousness stands firmly on four legs. The earth yields abundant crops, and cows give plentiful milk. Vaiśyas are always devoted to wealth, and Śūdras are engaged in service. Dharma, grounded in the Vedas and tradition, brings forth a joyful and nourished people. A woman of bad conduct, misfortune, or widowhood is never seen; women are endowed with beauty, virtue, and qualities, devoted to fidelity to their husbands. Offerings are made, food is enjoyed, and gifts are given continually in every household. People everywhere are devoted to all forms of righteousness. Thus, that king, whose soul is righteous, is called the deity at the beginning of the age. In ancient times, Vyāsa performed a multitude of sacrifices in Avanti, sanctifying the land and upholding the sacred traditions for generations to come.