Even yogis who practice with great discipline for thousands of lifetimes may not attain what is gained here. Now, let me briefly declare to you the wondrous glory of this holy place—there is truly no other like it anywhere. Those who desire merit should make the effort to come here and undertake the pilgrimage. Upon arrival, self-controlled pilgrims are to observe a fast on the very first day. The one who dwells in virtue and has turned away from sin, after keeping this fast, should go to Chakra Tirtha. There, he should duly honor a Brahmin and behold the mighty Vishnu, Hari. Following the prescribed dharma, the vow-observant devotee should have his head shaved. Afterward, he must bathe in the thousand-streamed river and carefully worship Śeṣa. Then, having seen the discus-bearing Hari, the pilgrim should make offerings as he is able. At night, he should keep vigil near the great goddess. When dawn comes and the sky is clear, the virtuous observer should rise once more. He should perform the śrāddha ritual in the proper manner and give as much as he can. Husband and wife, too, should be worshipped with care, offering garments and similar gifts. After duly honoring the Brāhmaṇas, the devoted pilgrim may take food. On the following day as well, rising with supreme faith, the devotee should bathe at each sacred spot and give according to his ability. With self-control and purity of vow, he should complete the pilgrimage properly. In this way, Vibhīṣaṇa and his followers became purified. Thus, having performed the pilgrimage with many rites, Sugrīva and his chiefs were filled with abundant merit. Now, the well of Gayā is renowned as a place that grants all desired fruits. There, after bathing and giving according to one’s ability, with the senses subdued, one can help the ancestors and grandfathers who may be in hell. When the śrāddha ritual is performed there, a person becomes free from all debts to the ancestors. This should be done as prescribed by the sages, using offerings of piṇḍa or molasses. Only men endowed with faith should perform the śrāddha here. When the ancestors are satisfied, a prosperous man is born, blessed with sons. Indeed, there is no doubt—one who performs śrāddha here attains prosperity and abundant enjoyments. Those full of faith who desire specific fruits should perform śrāddha properly. Śrāddha is especially auspicious when the new moon falls on a Monday, or on any other Monday, and should be performed according to the prescribed method. In the eastern direction lies the most excellent of all sacred places. There, by bathing and giving gifts, one does not become a piśāca; this must be done diligently by those endowed with faith. Especially on the fourteenth day of the bright half of Mārgaśīrṣa, to the east in that vicinity, there is a place named Mānasa. By bathing and giving gifts there, one attains all desires. Sins of every kind, even as weighty as Mount Meru—whether committed in thought or in deed—are washed away. Such acts should always be performed in the month of Bhādrapada, especially on the full moon. In the southern direction, too, there is a land of singular merit, where bathing and giving gifts always remove all sins. There are various places there for sages of purified minds, each sanctified by the power of their austerity and devotion.