O noble one, listen to this wondrous tale. During the bright fortnight of Ashvina, in the sacred period of nine nights, a remarkable event unfolded. It was after Rama had conquered Ravana, the terror of the worlds, restoring peace and righteousness. In that holy place where Bharata, full of longing for Rama, journeyed on foot, something extraordinary occurred. There, before all, a celestial cow appeared, her udders streaming milk upon the earth. The monkeys and demons who witnessed the milk falling upon the ground were astonished, and they questioned, “What is this?” Then Rama, the best of the Raghus, spoke to them. All those present, led by the sage Vasistha, stood in reverent silence. Vasistha, after a moment’s meditation, calmly addressed Rama, saying, “O Rama of mighty arms, hear me. This is the auspicious wish-fulfilling cow. From the midst of her milk, Rudra himself has arisen, having come to see you. Quickly worship this, here at the side of the pond; in this milk-pond, the pure one is known as Dugdheshvara.” Rama worshipped the linga there, remembered as Dugdheshvara. That pond, where Sita herself had offered reverence, became the meeting place of milk, sanctified by her devotion. Those who bathe in Sita’s pond and behold the Lord Dugdheshvara find their acts of bathing, recitation, oblation, and giving become inexhaustible. By duly worshipping Dugdheshvara, all desires are fulfilled. Whoever performs these rites according to rule, skilled in compassion and righteousness, attains great merit. In the eastern direction stands the great shrine established by Sugriva. There, after bathing and giving, one worships Rama with care. In the opposite direction lies the place called Hanumat-kunda. By bathing, giving, and worshipping Rama at these two places, Ayodhya is remembered as the supreme, pure treasury of righteousness. Having heard this, all those present respectfully requested sage Vasistha, “O treasury of austerity, narrate this most rare story. Tell us the supreme glory of Ayodhya which is recounted. How shall we undertake the pilgrimage, step by step and according to rule? Hearing this, one is freed from all sins—of this there is no doubt.” Vasistha replied, “This most secret field, called Ayodhya, is supreme. Here, perfected beings and gods, having taken up the Vaishnava vow, always abide. They practice the highest yoga, controlling their breath and subduing their senses. Ayodhya is adorned with lakes shining with lotuses and water-lilies. Dwelling always in this field of Hari is ever delightful.” He continued, “Just as liberation is attained here, so nowhere else is it attained in the same way; for this is the great and supreme holy place known as Ayodhya. At Naimisha, Kurukshetra, Gangadvara, and Pushkara—even there, what is attained here is surpassed. Among all the foremost sacred places, this alone is considered the greatest.” “All sages with unmanifest marks, perfected beings, and great seers are granted supreme yogic power and sovereignty by Hari. Brahma, along with the divine sages, Shri, Vayu, and the Sun—these great souls worship Hari everywhere with reverence; being single-minded, they always worship Hari.” “Even a man whose mind is attached to sense objects, who has abandoned delight in righteousness, finds grace here. But those who are devoted to the Vedas, who dwell at sacrificial sessions, whose senses are conquered—when these wise ones, free from attachment, encounter bodily death…” Thus, the sacred glory of Ayodhya and its rituals were revealed, its supreme sanctity extolled, and the path of pilgrimage shown, promising liberation and fulfillment to all who approach with reverence and devotion.