He is the great protector and nourisher of Prahlāda, the lord of all the race of demons. He is the giver and possessor of gold, the maker of snow, and indeed the very snowy mountain itself. Dwelling between the realms of light and darkness, he perceives all and is the sovereign Lord of the worlds. Though formless, he graciously assumes form; he is passionate, skilled in dance and song. His teeth shine with the brilliance of the sun. He is the destroyer of Lanka, the cause of tumult, and the generous bestower of boons. He knows Brahman, grants realization of Brahman, is thoroughly versed in Brahman, and is born from Brahman itself. He draws all attachments, is full of passion, yet renounces all and moves beyond the confines of the world. He is supreme bliss, ancient and eternal, the sovereign king who makes others shine. It was he who churned the ocean, the great churner who claimed all the jewels, and is known as Hari. He is both the creator and remover of obstacles, the destroyer of all impediments, and the foremost leader. He is the enemy of Pūtanā, the one who left his divine footprints, and who playfully broke the cart in his infancy. Adorned with a divine garland and garlands of forest flowers, he is utterly pure. His forehead bears auspicious marks, he wields a mighty mace, and is known as Gālva and Viśvāmitra, difficult to approach by the unworthy. He is the bearer of the thunderbolt, the slayer of Vṛtra, and the younger brother of Vāsava. Among mortals, the learned one is born as a brāhmaṇa; the kṣatriya becomes victorious. In the sacred grove of tulasī, on an island in the lake, in the abode of the gods, he is worshipped. On one side are all the branches of knowledge, on the other all austerity. In ancient times, he made Kaśyapa the officiating priest and the excellent Bhṛgu the hotṛ at the sacrifice of Varuṇa. O sinless one, I have indeed witnessed that sacrifice of Varuṇa in days of old. When Vāmana had spoken thus, Bali replied with fitting words. The merit of that act destroys all sins, brings virtue, and grants every desired boon. A man who bathes at that holy place attains the world of heroes. It is the foremost of the Nāga tirthas, granting every wish. By merely seeing it, one is freed from all suffering. O best of sages, please describe this holy place in detail. Then, the Yoginī groups, created by the wheel of time, performed their acts. Among them, one renowned as Kāli was the supreme Yoginī. By her power, O noble one, faults and calamities were dispelled. Then, by the supreme Self, even those acts of Kāla were overthrown. The dark illusion called Koṭarī is not remembered as the Mothers. That righteous soul brought the Yoginīs under control, and they became granters of every desired boon. He always abides to the east, beyond the barren land. Especially on the fourteenth day, and on the eighth and ninth days, at weddings, at childbirth, and all auspicious occasions, one should worship his boon-giving form with offerings of betel, perfumes, and fragrances. This is the highest blessing; this is the supreme auspiciousness. It removes all impurities, destroys the wicked and evil, is practiced by the virtuous from ancient times, and is followed by those with shaven heads and sacred grass girdles. It is adorned with playful sports, displaying the valor of newly-wed brides and young women, with eyes pure as lotus petals, adorned with a beautiful crescent moon, possessing all noble qualities, and taking the form desired by lovers. He is the destroyer of all strength and obstacles, the sole guardian of the field, fierce and terrifying in appearance, with a wide, roaring laughter that shakes the worlds.