Listen now to the sacred account from the Varāha Purāṇa, which describes the venerable rituals and profound fruits of gifting the honey-cow, the milk-cow, and the curd-producing cow—each act performed with devotion and reverence. First, the honey-cow. Its ears are adorned with fine leaves, arranged all around in proper measure, signifying auspiciousness and care. In the four directions, four plates made from sesame leaves are placed, marking the sacred space. Then, a copper cow is fashioned and worshipped with fragrant flowers, the air filled with their sweet aroma. This ritual is best performed at the time of a solstice, during an eclipse, or at any time according to one's own wish and devotion. The cow, accompanied by honey, is to be given to a Brahmin who is poor, learned in the Vedas, and maintains the sacred fires. Such a recipient is deemed worthy of this meritorious gift. The wise donor prepares the cow, covering it with a pair of garments, adorning it with rings, and preceding the offering with the appropriate mantras and a ritual with water. With deep respect, the donor bows to the honey-cow, praying, “May the ancestors and gods be pleased; O cow with honey, I bow to you. O goddess, I accept you, especially for the sake of my household.” Even if one is impure, the cow should be given with the mantra “Madhuvāt.” Whoever, with devotion, gives such a honey-cow, and the Brahmin partakes of honey mixed with milk for three nights, that donor is rewarded greatly. He is transported to a realm where rivers flow with honey and the very mud is of milk. There he enjoys celestial pleasures and attains the world of Brahma. After experiencing these joys, he ultimately reaches the world of Vishnu. By giving the honey-cow, he attains union with Vishnu, freed from all sins, and dwells in Vishnu’s world forever. Thus concludes the chapter on the greatness of the honey-cow. Now, listen to the procedure for gifting the milk-cow. In an area the size of a cowhide, kuśa grass is spread all around to sanctify the ground. Upon this, a circular altar is made, well-smeared with cow-dung to further purify the space. The cow is fashioned with horns of gold and adorned with sandalwood and agarwood, its mouth made of jaggery and its tongue of sugar. Its feet are formed from sugarcane, its hair from darbha grass, and it is wrapped in a white blanket. The tail is carefully crafted, and the udders are made of fresh butter. In all four directions, four vessels filled with sesame are placed. After performing offerings of incense and lamps, the milk-cow is presented to a Brahmin. The donor also gives shoes, sandals, and an umbrella as part of the offering. With the mantra “āpyāyasva,” as prescribed in the Vedas, the ritual is performed, pleasing the cow that gives milk. Those who witness this act of giving attain the highest state. The one who gives such a cow, O king, attains the abode of Brahma, accompanied by his ancestors and kin. After enjoying celestial pleasures for a long time, he reaches the realm of Vishnu, served by Apsaras, amidst the sounds of singing and musical instruments. Even those who hear or recite this account with devotion are blessed. Thus ends the chapter on the ritual of giving a milk-cow. Now, O great king, hear of the greatness of giving a curd-producing cow. The procedure begins with a cowhide, beautifully adorned with heaps of flowers. Upon this, a pot of curd is placed atop a heap of seven kinds of grains, symbolizing abundance and nourishment. The pot is covered with a pair of cloths and honored with flowers and fragrant substances, completing the sacred preparation. Such are the auspicious rituals and the immeasurable rewards bestowed upon those who, with faith and devotion, perform these ancient rites of giving.