There are those who, in their devotion, sometimes eat only every fourth day, and at other times sustain themselves solely on fruits. Such a person, who performs these acts prescribed by me, continues this discipline for seven lifetimes. Thus concludes the chapter on the origin of various actions in the glorious Varaha Purana. Now, let us consider the determination of happiness and sorrow. Whoever causes actions to be performed according to the method I have taught, with unwavering single-mindedness, firmly established and free from ego, and who, on the twelfth day or on other sacred occasions, eats only fruits, roots, and vegetables; who observes fasting on the sixth, eighth, new moon, and fourteenth days of both fortnights—such a resolute person, practicing the discipline of yoga, should perform actions in this way. For him, there is no fatigue, no old age, no delusion, nor any disease. I shall declare the results that arise for those who follow my actions. Having performed my worship according to the prescribed method, such a person is honored in my world. By 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 approach me? Is there any greater suffering than for one who partakes of offerings without giving to me? Is there any greater sorrow than for one whose offerings are not accepted by the gods? A person of weak mind who torments others—what could be more sorrowful than that? One who has come under the power of death—what could be more sorrowful than that? Those who run before or behind him—what could be more sorrowful than that? Some eat only dry food—what could be more sorrowful than that? Some sleep on grass—what could be more sorrowful than that? Some appear deformed—what could be more sorrowful than that? Some are seen to be mute—what could be more sorrowful than that? A generous person born into poverty—what could be more sorrowful than that? There, a woman who is utterly unfortunate—what could be more sorrowful than that? Some are devoted to sinful deeds—what could be more sorrowful than that? They do not take refuge in me—what could be more sorrowful than that? You have asked about the sin that brings harm to all beings. Listen, O faultless one, to my decision regarding action. For whom understanding arises, for him suffering is born. Yet, one who eats leftover food—what could be more blissful than that? Having performed the evening rites—what could be more blissful than that? One who truly enjoys the self—what could be more blissful than that? With whatever is given by anyone—what could be more blissful than that? When one's ancestors are satisfied, what greater happiness can there be? When one has unwavering affection for all, what greater happiness can there be? O Devi, when one sees all as equal, what greater happiness can there be? One who is pure and abstains from violence is born for happiness. When one's mind does not wander, what greater happiness can there be? When one regards all things as mere earth, what greater happiness can there be? Thus, the Varaha Purana reveals the path to sorrow and the way to bliss, guiding the sincere seeker toward liberation and fulfillment.