Many excellent rivers had been invoked by Lomasa1, viz. Mahanadi, Saravatx, Vetravati, Candrabhaga, Sarasvati, Kaveri, Sindhuvira, the excellent river Gandana, Vasi^hi, Sarayu, Ganga, Yamuna, Gandaki, Indira, MahavaitaranI, Nik?ara that originates from heaven, Alakanandi, the northern river called Kanaka, Kau£iki, Brahmada, all these are the absolvers of everyone’s sin. The two rivers Krgnavalva and Garmavati are the bestowers of salvation. They were called the most excellent of all rivers by Lomaharsa daringly. O excellent sage, by means of the power of his penance, Narmada also was invoked by him. He who takes bath in any of these rivers and offers Pindas leads his Pitp to heaven.