Charity, sacrifice, austerity, purity, service to sacred fords, and the study of scripture—these are the noble practices that sanctify one’s soul. Wherever a person dwells, if they restrain their senses, their mind becomes a sacred ford, a place of pilgrimage in itself. Thus, O Brahmin, I have described to you the qualities of a mental sacred ford. The wise rise early in the morning and bathe at the confluence, beginning their sacred journey. Having bathed at the Cakra Tirtha, one is blessed with a vision of Lord Hari, the all-pervading One who wields the discus. On the eleventh day, this pilgrimage yields auspicious results. After performing the daily prescribed duties, one should also visit Ayodhya, the supreme city. One should see Bandī, Śītalā, and Vaṭuka, then proceed to Piṇḍāraka and have a vision of Bhairava. On the fourth day of the waning moon dedicated to Maṅgala, the aforementioned deities are also to be visited. Again, rising early, the wise should plunge into the waters of Brahma-kuṇḍa. Afterward, one beholds Mantreśvara and the great Vidyā. Bathing at Svargadvāra, always clothed and with senses controlled, is prescribed—for those who observe this attain the highest. Thus, this pilgrimage has been described: it is auspicious and removes all sins. Whoever undertakes it regularly attains every auspicious reward. Therefore, O foremost of Brāhmaṇas, you too should go to Ayodhya without delay. Ayodhya is the supreme place; Ayodhya is supremely great. It is the highest abode, established within Viṣṇu’s discus. O Brāhmaṇa, I have now told you all you asked. Vyāsa, the treasure of austerities, spoke these sweet words: “I am blessed, I am favored, I am fulfilled, O sage; all is fruitless for one who has not gone to Ayodhya. By you, O great one, the decision on dharma has been declared to me with favor; now you too, O foremost of Brāhmaṇas, return to your own hermitage.” Agastya, the treasury of austerities, born from the pot, departed. The steadfast sage, his eyes wide with wonder, returned to his hermitage. The Brahmin came to Ayodhya to attain all his desired aims and objects. Having seen the supreme holy place, the cause of great marvels, the foremost of Brahmins, the sage, went back to his hermitage. Having heard of its greatness and performed the pilgrimage according to rule, whoever recites this incomparable glory with devotion will be blessed. Therefore, this account should always be listened to with effort. Gold and other gifts should be given to a twice-born according to one’s ability. This original, righteous greatness of the field is realized through supreme devotion, as described with ample injunctions. Whoever, at any time, gives wealth to the reciter, according to his ability, will be rewarded. Victory to the yogi of Aruṇagiri, who bears the difficult-to-cross king of serpents on his head and the crescent moon as a lamp for all. The sages then requested, “We wish to hear from you the greatness of Aruṇācala.” When thus requested, Sūta spoke to them: “Long ago, Sanaka asked the four-faced one, Brahmā, about this matter. Listen attentively, all of you; I will now tell you. Formerly, Brahmā, the lotus-seated, resided in Satyaloka. Through your grace, all knowledge arose in me. By the glory of your devotion, my mind’s mirror was purified.