In the sacred narrative, it is said that Maruti, the mighty son of the wind, is never afflicted by the slow-moving Saturn. Where Maruti stands—in the northern part of the sacrificial altar—he attained supreme accomplishment through his austerities. His dwelling there was adorned with jewels and decorated with gold, most excellent in its splendor. After crossing over to the realm of the Mothers, Maruti is honored in the world of Brahma. At this sacred place of Dharma, the righteous gather to perform holy acts such as bathing and giving gifts. At the hermitage of Cyavana, one should bathe and behold the Lord of Cyavana; by his grace, they attain the company of the gods. In that holy place, O best of the twice-born, a person is granted divine vision. There, too, 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, especially on festival days, the merit equal to that of a thousand Kapila cows. Among holy places, the foremost is known by name as Gayā. By bathing daily in Gayā, a person is freed from the three debts. The hermitage of Cyavana is sacred, and so too is the holy Rājagiri. One may wonder how it became known in that auspicious region of Mahākālavana; simply by hearing of it, one’s ancestors attain the highest state. Long ago, in the virtuous Kṛta Yuga, at the dawn of the ages, a king ruled by the name of the gods. He properly protected his subjects, regarding them as his own sons. Wherever such a king reigns, righteousness stands firmly on four legs. The earth yields abundant crops, cows give plentiful milk, the Vaiśyas are always devoted to wealth, and the Śūdras are engaged in service. Dharma, grounded in the Vedas and tradition, brings forth a joyful and nourished people. In those times, 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. Everywhere, people 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. By him, everything—moving and unmoving in this world—was brought under control. Neither the gods nor the sacrifices exist without the path of the Vedas. Yet, this eternal path of righteousness was destroyed by the wicked. Together with the ancestors and the virtuous, they sought refuge in Brahmā. Having heard their words, Brahmā, the grandfather of the worlds, went there and, together with the hosts of gods, worshipped Viṣṇu. All of them acted for the advancement of their own selves. Now, hear, O best of gods, the highest good for you. This merit is greater than the most secret, pure, and destroyer of sin. It is the holy place composed of all sacred fords, bestowing the boon of ten million holy places.