O King, listen with reverence to the sacred wonders of Prayāga, the holy confluence of Gaṅgā and Yamunā. Even those who have committed evil deeds may attain the highest state by the grace found here. To bathe at this divine meeting of rivers is to be honored in heaven, for such is the potency of this place. If a person, with conscious intent, gives up their life at the confluence of Gaṅgā and Yamunā, the foremost sages declare that all their cherished wishes are fulfilled. There, adorned with auspicious signs, the soul delights among celestial beauties. As long as the memory of earthly birth remains veiled, such a one is honored in heaven. When the time comes to return to the mortal realm, he is born into a prosperous family, surrounded by gold and jewels. Whether he lives in his homeland, in the forest, in foreign lands, or at home, the sages affirm that he attains the world of Brahmā. He reaches that blessed realm where seers, sages, and perfected beings dwell, rejoicing in their company as a result of his meritorious actions. After his sojourn in heaven, he descends to earth as a lord of Jambudvīpa, firmly established in truth and righteousness in deed, thought, and word. Offerings of gold, pearls, and other precious gifts made at this sacred place bear fruit only when their purpose is truly fulfilled; until then, the pilgrimage remains incomplete. Therefore, at all times, a twice-born should be vigilant and mindful. Consider the sacred ritual of gifting a cow with golden horns, silver hooves, a cloth around its neck, and yielding milk—such an offering ensures honor in Rudra’s realm for thousands of years. Yet, the wise sages have also prescribed ordinances for all actions, as seen and heard in tradition. If one mounts a bull and undertakes certain acts without due observance, the ancestors of that person receive no water—no offerings reach them. Instead, gifts should be given to Brahmins and to all others, with the same sincerity as if giving to oneself. Otherwise, the pilgrimage remains fruitless, and the first sacred bath should be avoided. However, if all is done according to the sages’ rule, and as far as means allow, then, after fulfilling these duties and traveling even to the northern Kurus, one rejoices in deathlessness, surpassing all worlds and attaining Rudra’s supreme realm. There, the guardians of the worlds, the perfected beings, the honored ancestors, and even Hari himself, preceded by the progenitors, abide in glory. O tiger among kings, Prayāga is celebrated throughout the three worlds. The fruits of pilgrimage here are equal to those of the grand Rājasūya and Aśvamedha sacrifices. Let your mind be resolute in undertaking the journey to Prayāga, for here, O descendant of the Kurus, all holy places are present in their essence. Such is the destiny of one who surrenders their life at the confluence of Gaṅgā and Yamunā. Even those who have not reached Prayāga, famed in all three worlds, are freed from all sins, just as the moon is released from Rahu’s grasp. Bathing and drinking the sacred waters here dissolve all transgressions. By such acts, a person not only liberates himself but also delivers ten generations of ancestors before and ten generations of descendants after. He enjoys the world of heaven until the dissolution of the sacrificial fire. This confluence is said to be the meeting point of all oceans and the very foundation of renown. With a mind purified of all sins, one who bathes here attains the fruit of the mighty Ashvamedha sacrifice. Such is the glory and boundless merit of Prayāga, the holiest of all pilgrimages.