Soma, Bṛhaspati, and all the illustrious denizens of heaven—countless multitudes, numbering in the hundreds of billions—were swiftly cast down to a sacred place upon the earth. In this way, a field known as Lohārgala was established, and there, those beings of immense power found their installation. Anyone who is devoted to the Lord, too, becomes firmly established on earth in that holy field. By fasting for three nights and performing the prescribed rites, such a person completes their actions, and, when the time comes, departs from life at that very place. But let me tell you of another most wondrous place. On the twenty-fourth Dvādaśī, during the monthly rite performed in my honor, a horse adorned with every kind of jewel is prepared for me. There, my arrows and bow are kept, as well as an axle-cord and a water-pot. Ascending the White Mountain, I descend upon the land of the Kurus, and from the sky, I cast down many forms. Sūta, the narrator, then described how all present were filled with supreme wonder, their awe heightened by the power of Viṣṇu. Overwhelmed with amazement, the wise Sanatkumāra, son of Brahmā, turned to the goddess and said, “O goddess, you have directly beheld the Lord of the worlds! The one with eyes broad as lotus petals, whom you addressed—he, as you recount, revealed the supreme and secret dharma composed by the highest of gods. Tell me, what did that lotus-eyed one say next?” Sūta continued: The Lord of the universe, following the proper order, spoke sweet words to the son of Brahmā. “Listen, child,” he said, “for in that very place, actions are performed according to the prescribed rules. There are acts that purify sins, that are gentle, and that are auspicious. No other bears these burdens, and my steeds are difficult to surpass.” He described the sacred geography: “There, four streams fall, swift as the mind and white as conch shells. Reaching the world of Citrāṅgada, one delights there in the company of the Gandharvas. Leaving the Gandharva world behind, one attains my realm. In another place, five streams fall, resembling the shape of palm trees. There, the divine sage Nārada is seen, and one rejoices with him. Departing from Nārada, one attains my divine realm.” He went on: “Elsewhere, three streams fall, neither thick nor slender. Upon reaching the world of Vasiṣṭha, one rejoices without doubt; and when leaving Vasiṣṭha’s world, one again attains my realm. In another region, five streams fall, emerging from snowy peaks, leading to the land where the sage Pañcaśikha resides. Leaving Pañcacūḍa behind, one attains the supreme state.” He described yet another place: “Here, seven streams fall, situated upon the Himavat mountain. There, one delights among the worlds of the sages, surrounded by the daughters of the sages. Departing from the company of the seven sages, one rejoices, firmly established in my realm.” Finally, he spoke of a place where a single stream falls—the river associated with Śarabhaṅga. There, too, one delights in those worlds, rejoicing with the daughters of the sages. And upon leaving Śarabhaṅga’s world, one is honored in my own celestial abode. Thus, the Lord described the sacred journey through wondrous lands and holy rivers, each leading the devoted ever closer to his divine realm.