96 - Patatri-Tirtha

 1. The holy centre Patatri-Tirtha is reputed to be the destroyer of ailments and sins. A man shall derive contentment merely by listening to its name. 

2. Kaśyapa had two sons Aruna and Garuda. In that family were born Sampāti and Jatayu. 

3-7. Aruna and Garuda were the sons of Tarkşhya Prajāpati. In his family was born the excellent bird Sampāti. His younger brother was well known as Jatayu. They vied with each other because they were madly proud of their own strength. They went (far) into the sky to bow down to the sun. When they came near the sun the wings of those two excellent birds were burnt. Wearied they fell down on the top of a mountain. On seeing the two kinsmen fallen unconscious and motionless, Aruna was overwhelmed with sorrow and said to Sun-god —“Two birds born of our own family have fallen on the ground with their wings burned. O hot-rayed one, console them lest they should die.

 Brahmā said: 

8-9. Saying "So be it" the sun resuscitated those two birds. On hearing about their miserable) plight Garuda came there along with Vishņu, consoled and cheered them up. O Narada, then they all went to Gangā for dispelling distress. 

10-13. Jaţāyu and Aruna, Sampāti and Garuda went there. Sūrya and Vişhņu went there for their pleasure. That holy centre yields much merit. Patatri-Tirtha is well reputed as the destroyer of poison. It yields all cherished desires. Vishnu and the Sun are seated there along with Garuda and Aruna on the banks of Gautami. So also the bull-bannered lord. That holy centre is excellent because the three Devas (lords) are stationed there. One shall take bath, be pure and bow down to these gods. He shall be rid of mental anguish and physical ailments. He shall attain great happiness.