Hearing the words spoken, the king was urged to do all that would bring satisfaction to the sage. With respectful eagerness, he asked, “Tell me, revered one, what exactly must be done so that your desire may be fulfilled? Please, bring here your queen, the one of lovely face.” The queen’s maid, renowned for her beauty and known as Prabhāvatī, was summoned. Soon, the queen herself emerged from the inner chambers, as was her custom, accompanied by her faithful maid. When she was seated, the best among Brāhmaṇas addressed her, his words directed gently to her humble and modest face. He spoke of all the ancestors, those established throughout the world and honored among all people. Among them was one old man, surrounded by subtle beings, who, in despair and ready to depart, had again entered the impure realms of hell. It was he who, driven by the consequences of his own deeds, offered their results to the sage. The sage explained that the servant of the queen’s maidservant was said to be her offspring. Upon hearing this, the faultless-limbed queen hastened to bring that servant before them. This woman, always devoted to drinking and meat, was alone that day. She was brought into the presence of the sage, seized by the hand by the servants. The sage then spoke to her regarding the rite, seeking to ensure everything would be done properly. He explained that the offering of water to the ancestors—a rite that grants supreme liberation—had not yet been performed. The woman confessed, “O Lord, I do not know my ancestors, nor indeed the proper rite to be performed.” The wife of the lord of Mathurā, along with the king and the noble citizens, made preparations. The king led them all to that holy place for the śrāddha ceremony, accompanied by the sage. There, the old ancestor was seen, but the offspring, due to her state, was unconscious. Agastya, the sage, instructed, “Let her perform the offering of water here, according to the procedure I have previously described.” The śrāddha was then performed with silver, with garments, and with fragrant unguents. All those present witnessed the sage, now radiant and filled with happiness. Hearing these words, the illustrious wife of the king was filled with awe. The ancestor, now clad and shining exceedingly, appeared like one consecrated in the final sacred bath. The holy places, the best rivers, the mountains, and the lakes—all were invoked in the rite. There has never been, nor will there ever be, another place that grants such liberation to the ancestors. At the sacred site, on the auspicious bright lunar first day, the ritual was performed with urgency. As a result, the city of the departed, heaven, and the netherworld were all made empty, their inhabitants liberated. When the maiden has departed to the sun, whoever offers the śrāddha ceremony at this time brings full satisfaction to the ancestors, who then always attain the supreme state. All the exceedingly difficult events that had burdened the ancestors were witnessed by those present. Having thus proclaimed these words to the king, the sage, and all the assembled people, the liberated ancestors ascended a celestial vehicle and went to heaven, accompanied by the gods. The king, that tiger among men, with his retinue and attendants, having witnessed the greatness of the sacred place, bowed deeply to the foremost sage. Thus, O blessed one, the greatness of Mathurā has been revealed to you. One who recites this account with devotion in the presence of Brāhmaṇas will gain great merit. However, it should not be recited to those without proper vows, nor to those who do not listen with respect. Among all sacred places, Mathurā is the supreme; among all dharmas, this is the highest dharma. This story should always be narrated to the pious and devoted, O greatly fortunate one. Hearing these words from the Lord, the earth itself was filled with wonder. In delight, the goddess then inquired about the installation of the sacred image.