Whoever, with devotion, partakes in the rites dedicated to me, receives my grace. Now, O Earth, listen as I reveal to you the duties that define a true brāhmaṇa. Such a one is ever engaged in the six sacred duties, free from pride, and steadfast in the actions I have prescribed. He avoids slander, remaining single-minded and self-controlled—this is the path of the brāhmaṇa. Next, hear of the kṣatriyas who abide by my commands. They are charitable and courageous, skilled in their actions and adept in performing sacrifices, maintaining purity in all they do. A true kṣatriya is sparing of words, discerning of virtues, and always devoted to the Bhāgavata. He is skilled in taking initiative and related tasks, and avoids speaking ill of others. Whoever worships me in this way will surely reach my world. Whatever actions are performed by one who stands firm in devotion to me—who approaches his wife at the proper time, whose mind is at peace, and who is free from delusion—who honors his teacher always, remains steadfast, and is affectionate toward fellow devotees—such a person is never lost to me, nor am I ever lost to him. Now, O Mādhavī, I shall speak of the duties of a Śūdra. The actions by which a Śūdra remains devoted to me, performed with steadfastness—these too are acts of devotion. Both the brāhmaṇa and the Śūdra, when devoted to me and steadfast in their duties, are my true devotees. A devotee’s mind is pure, free from pride, hospitable, and humble. He delights in offering salutations, his mind fixed on contemplation of me. Indeed, abandoning even the company of thousands of sages, I turn to worship the humble Śūdra who possesses such qualities. Thus, whoever is established in devotion through these qualities of action attains union with me. O Vasundharā, hear further: such a devotee does not brood over cold or heat, nor over gain or loss. He who has no longing for bitter things attains the highest perfection. Whoever, abandoning all else, is always engaged in my actions, intent on that alone, diligent and averse to other pursuits, compassionate to all beings, ever ready to rise in respect and greatly forgiving, who remains steadfast in action at all times and in every direction, who is devoted to observance and keeps his mind ever near me—such a one is especially dear to me. He who is always devoted to my worship with flowers, fragrance, and incense, who sometimes subsists on milk, barley gruel, or even air, who at times eats only every fourth day or solely fruits, and who performs these acts of devotion for seven lifetimes—such is the path to me. Thus concludes this teaching on the origin of various actions, as told in the glorious Varaha Purana. Now, let me speak of happiness and sorrow. Whoever causes actions to be performed according to the method I have taught, with single-mindedness, firmly established and free from ego, who on the twelfth day or at other times eats only fruits, roots, and vegetables, and who observes discipline on the sixth, eighth, new moon, and fourteenth days of each fortnight—such a resolute person, practicing the discipline of yoga, should perform actions thus. For such a one, there is no fatigue, no old age, no delusion, nor any disease. And now, I shall declare to you the fruits that arise from these actions performed in my name.