Hear now the words of the Lord, as he reveals the path of devotion and the fruits of steadfastness. Whoever stands firm in their devotion to me, whatever actions they perform—if they approach their spouse at the proper time, maintain a peaceful mind, and remain free from delusion—such a one is truly blessed. If they always honor their teacher, are unwavering in their commitment, and show affection toward fellow devotees, then I am never lost to them, nor are they lost to me. Turning to Mādhavī, the Lord declares, “Now I will speak of the duties of a Śūdra. Listen attentively: Whatever actions a Śūdra performs with devotion to me, he too is my devotee, steadfast and faithful in his duties. If his mind is pure, free from pride, ever hospitable and humble, if he delights in offering salutations and keeps his mind fixed on contemplation of me, then know this: Abandoning even thousands of sages, I worship only the Śūdra who is thus devoted.” “Whoever, through such qualities and actions, is established in devotion—by these means, one attains union with me. Listen, O Vasundharā, to how this is achieved: Such a person does not brood over cold or heat, gain or loss. He has no longing for bitter things and, through this detachment, attains the highest perfection. Whoever, abandoning these distractions, is always engaged in actions dedicated to me, intent on that alone, diligent and uninterested in other tasks, compassionate to all beings, ever ready to rise in respect, and greatly forgiving—such a one shines.” “At all times and in every direction, he remains steadfast on the path of action, devoted to observances, his mind always near to me. He who worships me continually with flowers, fragrance, and incense, who sometimes subsists on milk, barley gruel, or even air, who at times eats only every fourth day or lives on fruits alone, who performs these acts for seven lifetimes—such is the devotee who is most dear to me.” Thus concludes the one hundred fifteenth chapter, describing the origin and nature of various actions, in the glorious Varaha Purana. Now, the Lord continues, speaking 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 the sixth, eighth, new moon, and fourteenth days in both fortnights with discipline—such a resolute person should perform all actions with the discipline of yoga. For him, there is no fatigue, no old age, no delusion, nor any disease.” “I shall declare the results that arise for those who act in this way. Having performed my worship as prescribed, he is honored in my world. Through proper service, suffering is destroyed and liberation from pain is attained. Is there any greater suffering than for one who does not surrender to me? Is there any greater sorrow than for one who does not seek me? Is there any greater pain than for one who partakes without offering to me? Is there any greater grief than for one whose offerings are not accepted by the gods? What could be more sorrowful than a weak-minded person who torments others? What could be more sorrowful than one who has come under the power of death? What could be more sorrowful than those who run before or behind him? And what could be more sorrowful than those who must eat only dry food?” Thus, the Lord reveals the nature of devotion, the duties of all, and the profound difference between union with him and the sorrows of separation.