When a devoted soul journeys to the abode of Yama, rejoicing in the fulfillment of their resolve, they arrive at the sacred Varuna tirtha, where they are to bathe. After this act, they proceed to the realm of Varuna and are freed from all sins. Leaving Varuna’s world behind, they ascend to my own world. Even if one were to relinquish their body here, they would still attain my world. O goddess, know this as the highest truth: for such a soul, there is no return to mortal existence. Having circumambulated Annakūṭa, what sorrow could possibly remain for them? By offering rice-balls to the ancestors at this holy place, one gains the merit equal to that of performing the Rājasūya sacrifice. The reward is certain and immediate; there is no need for further deliberation. Indeed, the fruits of both the Rājasūya and Aśvamedha sacrifices are surely attained here. At this, the Earth herself inquired, “Please speak of the power, qualities, and greatness of this sacred place.” Śrī Varāha replied, “At Govardhana, one should undertake a fast and perform the sacred circumambulation. At dawn, after bathing in the pure waters of the Mānasa Gaṅgā when the sun has risen, one should proceed to Puṇḍarīka and bathe in its pond, following the prescribed rites. Freed from all sins, such a pilgrim ascends to the abode of Hari. There, after bathing and making offerings to the ancestors, the promised reward is attained. “There is a holy place known as Saṃkarṣaṇa, protected by Balabhadra. Bathing there brings swift reward, beyond all doubt. It was here, too, that Kṛṣṇa interrupted Indra’s sacrifice for the sake of true worship. Having performed acts that brought satisfaction, Kṛṣṇa spoke directly with Indra. At that very time, the great mountain was uplifted to protect the cows. Gods, goddesses, cows, and sages all gathered at this wondrous site. “By making offerings at this place, one gains the fruit of a hundred sacrifices. After bathing and honoring the ancestors as is proper, one attains the realm of Brahmā. Indeed, merely by bathing and beholding this place, one receives the merit of the Vājapeya sacrifice. Bathing in the pond and offering oblations to the ancestors fulfills one’s duty and leads to heaven. “Here, a great battle was waged with Ariṣṭa. In anger, I struck the earth with my heel, establishing a sacred site. At this very spot, Kṛṣṇa once bathed and slew the mighty demon who had taken the form of a bull. Ariṣṭa, that sinful being, was vanquished by me. Thereafter, I created a pond bearing his name, with a holy site nearby. By bathing in the Ariṣṭa and Rādhā ponds, the pilgrim attains the promised fruit. Even the gravest sins—such as those of killing a cow or a Brahmin—are swiftly destroyed. By merely seeing these sacred waters, all sins are washed away. “This holy site is known as Indradhvaja and grants supreme liberation. Then Hara himself declared the unsurpassed fruits of this pilgrimage. Having completed the circuit of these sacred places, one should keep vigil through the night. On the night of Ekādaśī, one should perform this auspicious vigil, for whoever does so grants liberation to their ancestors. “O blessed one, thus have I described to you the sacred circumambulation of Annakūṭa. Whoever listens with devotion to this account of Hari’s pilgrimage to these holy sites is truly blessed.