Those who are self-controlled and drink the sacred waters at your tirtha, their hearts become like lotuses in which the linga manifests itself. For such men, the offerings made for their ancestors—the śrāddha—never diminish; there can be no doubt. Those departed souls for whom these rites are performed will not be reborn; instead, they attain the imperishable state. Kedara, as declared by the three-eyed Lord himself, purifies men. Bathing in the goddess Kalindi, daughter of the Sun and destroyer of sin, among hundreds of holy tirthas, especially the Plaksha-born, brings great purification. Within these waters, Hara recited the Gayatri known as Drupada. Yet, for a full year, the Lord remained immersed and did not emerge. During this time, the stars and their constellations fell from the sky and dropped to earth. The great sages, seeing this, chanted prayers for the well-being of all the worlds. Witnessing the turmoil, they wondered, "What is this? The people are disturbed and have become doubtful." It was decided that they should approach the bearer of the discus and mace. Led by the Grandsire, they went to the abode of the enemy of Mura. They asked, "Was it a demon, a Rākṣasa, or a king who caused this? Tell us. And how was he slain in battle by Viṣṇu? Tell us that as well." For this tale is marvelous, meritorious, and destroys sin. In battle, Viṣṇu saw the sons of Diti, armed and facing the best of the gods. He worshipped mighty, unconquered Brahmā. Then, a demon approached the Grandsire and asked for a boon: "Let it be that anyone touched by my hand, even an immortal, becomes mortal." Granted this power, the mighty Mura, full of energy, went to the mountain of the gods. O Nārada, none could match Mura in battle—not even Purandara resolved to fight him. No one was able to stop Mura as he entered. He challenged, "Give battle, O thousand-eyed one, or else abandon heaven." Indra, abandoning the kingdom of heaven, became a wanderer on earth. With all his kin, his son, and the gods, the mighty Mura of great splendor enjoyed immense pleasures in heaven. The virtuous rejoiced upon meeting Mura in heaven, as was fitting. Alone, mounted on an elephant, Mura journeyed toward the river Sarayu. There, he saw Raghu, consecrated for a sacrificial rite. He declared that unless the sacrifice was stopped, the deities should not be worshipped by Raghu. Then, the wise Brahmin Vasiṣṭha, foremost among ascetics, spoke: "If you wish to strike him, then also restrain Antaka—Death himself. If he is conquered, consider the entire earth as conquered." Mura then went to conquer Dharmarāja, the wielder of the staff. Mounting his buffalo, he approached Keśava. And he spoke, "Go now; send forth the great asura to me.