In a realm graced by divinity, there exists a wondrous land adorned with celestial sandalwood trees and myriad other sacred trees. The waters here are ever sweet, always mingled with delightful flavors, and they flow unceasingly, bestowing their blessings upon all who encounter them. From this enchanted region issues forth the river Tāmravarṇī. Like a noble woman bearing the weight of great fatigue, she journeys southward, making her way toward the vast ocean. Upon reaching the ocean, her waters, mingling with its depths, transform into conch shells and radiant pearls—and from these, even the rare conch pearls are born. Those who bring water infused with these conch shells and pearls find themselves liberated from afflictions of both body and mind, and ultimately attain the celestial city of Amarāvatī. When conch shells and pearls are consecrated with sandalwood and offered in devotion, even ancestors burdened by sin are delivered, as the sacred texts proclaim. At the holy place of the moon, near the inexhaustible source of the Kaverī, as well as at the revered sites of Śrīparvata and the Vaikṛta mountain, sanctity abides. On the mountain called Oshira, where palasha, khadira, bilva, plaksha, ashvattha, and vikankata trees stand together, a sacred circle is established for sacrifice. Here, O best of the twice-born, those who depart from their bodies swiftly reach Amarāvatī. Deeds performed by oneself yield their fruits in due time; and those acts done with devotion for the ancestors, especially by those deeply attached to them, also bear abundant results. Among all rivers, Narmada—the virtuous daughter of the ancestors—stands foremost; offerings made for ancestors on her banks become imperishable. Within the sacred forest of Mathara, a haven frequented by siddhas and charanas, beings upon that great mountain never become invisible. On the Vindhya mountain, a place that reveals the difference between righteousness and unrighteousness, the virtuous see only the stream of merit, never the stream of sin. In that hallowed region, even for some who have committed sinful deeds, sin is not seen; the stream remains clear, especially for those devoted to virtue. In Kaushala, the pond of Matanga is renowned for destroying sin; those who bathe there ascend to heaven and move freely, like birds in the sky. At the Kumara-Kosala ford, upon the mountain protected by guardians, on the pale shore at the ocean’s end, and in the Pandaraka forest, sanctity endures. In Vimala and Vipapa, after honoring the source of fearlessness, at the sacred Bhivriksha, on the Gridhra peak, and along the Jambu path, blessings await. At the holy place of Asita, the wise yoga teacher, offerings for ancestors are inexhaustible, as they are always in Asita’s abode. At Pushkara, too, offerings for ancestors never perish, and austerities performed yield great fruit. The same is true at the great ocean and at Prabhasa. At Devika, a well named Vrisha is frequented by siddhas, and its waters perpetually rise with the sound of cows. This place is always cherished by masters of yoga, free from all sin. Whoever offers ancestral rites there—hear now of their reward: such offerings are imperishable and fulfill every desire, truly delighting the ancestors. The stone Jataveda, eternal witness of Agni, stands there as proof. Yet, whoever enters the fire at this place does not rejoice in the highest heaven; the fire itself becomes calm and is reborn, and all gifts given here are imperishable. At the fords of ten and fifty Ashvamedha sacrifices, the fruits are as the scriptures declare, beyond all doubt. The ford called Hayashira is famed for instantly granting boons, and offerings for ancestors made there are everlasting, bringing joy in heaven. Śrāddha offerings placed in a pot at this sacred site destroy sin; here, śrāddha, recitation, oblation, and austerities are all imperishable. At this lofty and auspicious holy place, one should always satisfy the ancestors. On festival days, the shadows of celestial beings are always seen, and whatever is given on earth here remains eternally. Even the Pāṇḍavas were freed from disease in this place. This sacred ground is always frequented by yoga masters, pure and sinless. Whoever performs śrāddha here—listen to the fruit he gains: his ancestors are truly honored, he gains strength in this world, and after death, he rejoices in heaven. Most excellent and holy is the lake called Śiva, as well as the divine lakes of Vyāsa and Brahma. There stands the holy mountain Ujjanta, beloved of the sage Vasiṣṭha; and the Kāpotaka, called Puṣpasāhvaya, is the very head of the Ṛg, Yajur, and Sāma Vedas. It is said that among these, Brahmā created the fifth Veda. A twice-born who visits these places is freed from sin, like the eternal fire itself. At Puṇḍarīka, the great holy place, one attains the fruit equal to Puṇḍarīka itself; at Brahmatīrtha, one receives the merit of an Ashvamedha sacrifice. At the confluence of the Sindhu and the ocean, and at Pañcanada, the merit gained is inexhaustible. Then, at Maṇḍavā mountain, the soul is purified. Śrāddha should be offered at the seven lakes, especially at Mānasā, as well as on the mountains of Mahākūṭa, Vanda, Girau, Trirau, and Trikakuda. At twilight, upon the great altar, a marvelous wonder is revealed: those without faith do not approach, but those steadfast in their vows do. There stands a stone called Jātaveda, embodiment of the eternal fire; śrāddha and fire rituals performed there never diminish. By simply staying there each evening, one should always offer śrāddha for the ancestors, seeking imperishable merit. Whether perfected or not, whoever is recognized there as a man, that holy place is called the giver of the path to heaven, bestowing boons instantly. It was here that, having cast aside all enmity, the Seven Sages ascended to heaven. Even today, the places are seen where they went, having abandoned discord; and whoever bathes at this supreme holy place surely attains heaven. Lastly, there is a renowned sanctuary, frequented by Nandi and the Siddhas. Yet, the form of Nandīśvara there remains hidden from the wicked. Thus, in these sacred places, the blessings of liberation, merit, and celestial joy abound for all who approach with faith and devotion.