Whoever undertakes a vow to eat only once a day for an entire month at that sacred place accrues great merit. Those who perform the prescribed ritual of entering the fire at Gopratara, and those who practice fasting there with steadfast devotion to Vishnu, all attain blessed results. Whoever worships Govinda at Gopratara, O human, finds their devotion rewarded, for even the simple offering of incense to Govinda there brings the fruit of the Agnihotra sacrifice itself. This place, O learned one, is described as exceedingly wondrous. By bathing at this gateway to heaven, a person gains merit equal to the gift of ten pieces of gold. During a festival at this excellent holy site, the rewards are multiplied, equaling that same golden generosity. If one fasts, purifies oneself, bathes, and worships Vishnu with devotion, the merits earned resound across heaven, earth, and the netherworld for a long time. On the full moon, if one bathes in the morning with a pure and peaceful mind, offers food as one is able, and satisfies the Brāhmaṇas, and then beholds the all-pervading, hidden Hari and worships him especially, the blessings are immense. At the gateway to heaven, the midday bath should be performed according to the proper rite. Thus, by following these supreme ordinances at Gopratara, and performing the rites with great effort, a person renowned for virtue should bathe there to receive the highest merit. To the northwest of Sītākuṇḍa lies the sacred site of Guṇasundara. Long ago, King Daśaratha performed there the celebrated Putreṣṭi sacrifice. Joyful and generous, the king completed the ritual, taking a golden vessel filled with the finest oblation, dividing it into four parts, and giving it to his queens. There occurred the attainment of that rare and precious milk; revealed by the waters, it bestowed the highest fruit. At that place, a wise and self-controlled person who bathes with reverence—especially on the eleventh day of the bright fortnight of Āśvina, having observed the proper vows—who worships Viṣṇu as prescribed, attains the fulfillment of all desires. From the place of the milk-water, Guṇasundara is situated in the southwestern quarter. It removes all sins and is imbued with the nectar of virtue. Bṛhaspati, wise and noble-minded, performed sacrifice there according to the prescribed rites. The altar was adorned by the shade of Suparṇa and was difficult for the sinful to approach. There, even Indra and the other gods bathed with great care. By bathing and giving gifts at this site, a person is freed from all sin. On the fifth day of the bright fortnight of Bhādra, pilgrimage to this place yields great fruit. Whoever worships Bṛhaspati and Viṣṇu there, if afflicted by Bṛhaspati due to planetary influence, should perform the fire offering and make an image of the Guru from gold. Bathing there for relief, especially for one learned in the Vedas and exceedingly pure, removes all planetary afflictions without doubt. To the south of Guṇasundara, O best of sages, is the excellent Rukmiṇī altar. There, Viṣṇu himself made his abode in the waters at that time. At this site, bathing, giving, and fire offerings with Vaiṣṇava mantras are to be performed. The annual pilgrimage here must be undertaken with great care. A barren woman who undertakes this pilgrimage becomes a mother, without doubt. Having enjoyed all pleasures, one ultimately delights in the world of Viṣṇu.