He set out on a sacred pilgrimage, journeying first to Arbudadeśa to behold Mahādeva, the golden lord. From there, he traveled to Kāliñjara, where he encountered Nīlakaṇṭha, the blue-throated one. His devotion led him onward to Prabhāsa on the seashore, where he worshipped the Lord, and there he saw Someśvara, the matted-haired master of the world. In these holy places, he was honored by Śaṅkara and by Viṣṇu, the divine with matted locks. After worshipping Rudra, he proceeded to the northern Kurus. There, following his ritual bath, he offered worship to Viśveśa, the formidable deity revered by all three worlds. Having completed his prayers, he traveled to Brāhmaṇī, bathed, and worshipped the lord of the gods. Continuing his journey, he arrived at Kuṇḍina and duly honored the one who grants satisfaction to the ancestors. In the forest of Magadha, he beheld the lord of the earth, and after bathing at the great sacred site, he bowed reverently to Vāsudeva. In Mahākośa, with steadfast devotion, he worshipped Mahādeva known as Haṃsa. Once his worship was complete, the mighty-armed pilgrim went to Triviṣṭapa, and after seeing and honoring Hari there, he traveled to the sacred place Kanakhala. He visited the lord of wealth, Meghaṅka, and then proceeded to Girivraja. At Kāmarūpa, he performed proper worship and moved onward, reaching the foremost sacred site, Mahākhya, where he again worshipped Mahādeva. With deep devotion, he praised the deity, reciting the supreme, pure prayer for the remover of Gajendra’s sorrow. He offered gold to the foremost Brāhmaṇas and then entered the dread Daṇḍaka forest. There, he saw Puṇḍarīkākṣa, the remover of formidable beasts. Remaining in that holy place, he lay upon the bare ground and recited the Sarasvata hymn. The Dānava, steadfast in his quest, went to see Hari, the remover of all sins. He sought those two whom the Lord himself had spoken of when he took the form of a boar, O Janardana. The great devotee, O sage, worshipped the feet of the Lord, knowing that by singing, hearing, or touching such acts, humans are freed from sin. “Tell me,” the seeker asked, “about the four, beginning with the deliverance of Gajendra.” It was explained that the destruction of evil dreams comes by reciting, hearing, or remembering those sacred stories. Then comes the Sarasvata hymn, holy and powerful in removing sin. The tale turns to the son of the king of mountains, Sumeru, radiant like the sun. He rose, breaking through the ocean, attended by hosts of gods and sages, Gandharvas, Kinnaras, Yakshas, Siddhas, Charanas, and Nagas. His form was resplendent, surrounded by wolves, wild beasts, and lordly elephants. All around him grew mango, nipa, kadamba, sandalwood, aloe, and champaka trees, along with many other varieties, adorning him on every side. Sumeru was beautiful, renowned, with three broad ridges, filled with flocks of living creatures and resounding with the calls of chakoras and peacocks. He was covered with countless flowers, imbued with myriad fragrances, resembling pale clouds and masses of snow. The third and most excellent summit was Brahma’s abode, supreme. Yet, those in the world who have not performed severe austerities, and those who commit sin, cannot reach such heights.