In the eastern direction, there exists a most excellent and sacred place, revered above all others. Those who bathe and offer gifts there, especially with sincere faith, are freed from becoming piśācas—restless spirits—and are cleansed of sin. Such acts must be performed with devotion, particularly on the fourteenth day of the bright half of the month of Mārgaśīrṣa, when their merit is greatest. Nearby, to the east, lies a place known as Mānasa. Bathing and making offerings at Mānasa grant the fulfillment of all desires, no matter how great. Even sins as weighty as Mount Meru, whether committed in thought or deed, are washed away by these sacred rites. It is especially beneficial to perform these acts during the month of Bhādrapada, with the full moon being the most auspicious time. Turning to the southern direction, there is a land of singular merit. Here, bathing and giving gifts always remove all sins, regardless of their nature. The area is dotted with various hermitages, sanctified by sages of pure and disciplined minds. The banks of this land are supremely delightful, and from this blessed place the river Tamasā, with its many streams, first arose. Merely beholding the Tamasā destroys all the sins of those who come there. The landscape is enchanting, adorned with blossoming shrubs and trailing vines. Fragrant tamāla groves, karṇikāra, and bakula trees cover the area, while in some places, the pollen of blooming lotuses drifts in the air and birds flit about in search of sweet fruits. The calls of cakravāka birds echo through clusters of kādamba trees, while intoxicated swarms of bees revel among the fragrant flowers. The air is alive with the songs and cries of joyful birds—parrots in excited flocks, peacocks displaying their charm, and myriad other jubilant birds—making the forest dense and delightful with deep-blue nīcula trees. Such manifold beauty in every direction makes this place enchanting and powerful, transforming it into a sacred and ever-purifying tīrtha. In ancient times, this was the site of the great and holy hermitage of the sage Gautama, established by your own father, the treasure of austerity. Many tīrthas and hermitages of every kind are found here, sanctifying the land even further. The auspicious river that flows here is known as Tamasā. Bathing, making gifts, and performing ancestral rites at this river—especially on the fifteenth day of the bright half of Mārgaśīrṣa—are acts of the highest merit. Therefore, those with pure minds should come here and bathe, for their souls will be uplifted. Beyond the Tamasā, there is yet another supremely auspicious place. Pilgrimage to this site during the bright fourth day of the month of Bhādra brings great blessings, and even the mere remembrance of it destroys all obstacles. In the southern direction, this place is called Bhairava. It is safeguarded by Vāsudeva Himself for the protection of the region, and devotion to Bhairava ensures that all cherished desires are fulfilled. This sacred site was established on the eighth day of the dark half of Mārgaśīrṣa. Worshipers there should offer animals and other gifts as part of the prescribed rituals. By the grace of Bhairava, those who reside in this holy place remain free from obstacles. To the north lies the delightful Bharata-kunda. Bathing and giving gifts at this reservoir yield inexhaustible merit. The deities here should be worshipped with care, adorned with garments and ornaments as offerings. One who meditates upon Rama Chandra in his heart, with pure thoughts and controlled senses, is especially blessed. It was here that the great king Bharata constructed a magnificent reservoir, known as Bharata-kunda. This reservoir is endowed with immense merit and filled with every kind of virtue, sanctifying all who come to it with faith and devotion.