66 - The Glory of Lord Puruşottama 

The sages said: 

1-9. O lord of the universe, the glorious world of lord Vişhņu has been recounted by you. It has many mysterious features. It yields perpetual bliss, worldly pleasures and liberation. Puruşottama, the rarest of holy centres in the world has perfectly been glorified by you. By casting off his body there, a man will directly go to the abode of Vişhņu. 

Wonderful, indeed, is this path of liberation that you have mentioned for helping men viz. the abandonment of body in the holy centre named Puruşottama. 

Without any strain, O lord of Devas, excellent men abandon their bodies in that holy centre and go to the region of Vişhnu devoid of ailment. 

O lord of Devas, by bearing the greatness of holy we are extremely amazed. Hairs stand on end and we feel extremely satisfied. 

There are other holy centres and shrines viz. Prayaga, Puskara etc. There are many holy centres on the earth, rivers and lakes. O excellent Deva, you do not praise them in the same manner as you praise the holy centre Purusottama. O grandsire, your intent has been understood by us whereby you praise the holy centres Purusottama that bestows liberation. 

Certainly, there is no other holy centre on par with Puruşottama. Hence, O excellent Deva, you praise it over and again. 

Brahmā said: 

10. O excellent sages, the truth, the very truth has been cited by us on all. There is no other holy centre on Earth that is cqual to Puruşottama. 

11. All those holy centres and shrines do not deserve even a sixteenth part of Puruşottama. 

12. Just as Vişhnu, the lord of all, is the most excellent of all excellent ones so also the holy centre of Purusottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

13. Just as Vişhņu has been cited as the most excellent one among the sons of Aditi so also Puruşottama is the most excellent one among the holy centres. 

14. Just as the moon among the stars and ocean among lakes so also the holy centre of Puruşottama is the most excellent among the holy centres. 

15. Like (fire). among the Vasus and Sankara among the Rudras, so also Puruşottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

16. Like brahmins among the four castes and Garuda among the birds, Puruşottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

17. Just as the Meru is the most excellent among mountains with lofty peaks, just as the Himalaya is the most excellent among the mountains so also Puruşottama is the most excellent holy centre. 

18. Like Lakşmi among young women and Gangå among the rivers Puruşottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

 19. Like Airāvata among the leading elephants, like Bhrugu among the great sages, Puruşottama is the excellent of all holy centres. 

20. Like Skanda among the commanders of armies, like Kapila among the saintly men of great achievements Puruşottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

21. Like Uccaiśśravas among the horses, like Uśanas among the poets, Puruşottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

22, Like Vyasa among the sages, like Kubera among Yakşhas and (like Vibhişana among) Räkhşasas, Puruşottama is the excellent of all holy centres. 

23. Like mind among the organs of sense, like earth among the elements, Puruşottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

24. Like the holy big tree among all trees, like wind among those who float and spread, Puruşottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

25. O brahmins, just as the crest-jewel is the most excellent of all ornaments, so also Puruşottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

26. Like Chitraratha among the Gandharvas, like Kulisa among weapons, Puruşottama is the most excellent among all holy centres. 

27. Like the letter A among all syllables, like Gāyatri among all vedic mantras, Puruşottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

28. O excellent brahmins, just as the head is excellent of all limbs so also Purusottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

29. Just as Arundhati is excellent among chaste ladies so also Puruşottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

30. Just as the doctrine of salvation is the greatest of all doctrines and lores so also Purusottama is excellent of all holy centres. 

31. Like the king among men, like the Divine cow among Cows, Puruşottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

32. Like a piece of gold among jewels, like Vásuki among serpents, Puruşottama is the most excellent among holy centres. 

33. Like Prahlada among all Daityas, like Rama among the wielders of weapons, Purusottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

34. Like the shark among fishes, like lion among violent animals, Puruşottama is the most excellent among all holy centres. 

35. Just as the milky ocean is excellent of all oceans so also puruşottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

36. Just as Varuņa is excellent of all aquatic beings, just as Yama is excellent of all Yogins. so also Purusottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

37. O excellent sages, just as Närada is excellent of all divine sages so also Purusottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

38. Like gold among metals, like the gift of coins among all sacred gifts, Puruşottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

39. Like Dakhsa among Prajāpatis, like Kaśyapa among sages, Puruşottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

40. Like the Sun among planets, like Pranava among Mantras, Puruşottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

41. Just as the horse-sacrifice (aśvamedha) is glorified as excellent of all sacrifices, O excellent brahmins, so also that holy centre is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

42. Just as the food-grain plant is the most excellent of all plants; like the cocoanut or palmyra among the grassy species, Puruşottama is the most excellent of all holy centres. 

43. Just as the holy rite of all sacred places is the means of redemption from worldly existence so also Puruşottama is excellent of all holy centres.