Hear now, O seeker, the tale as revealed in the sacred Varaha Purana, a narrative flowing from the wisdom of the Lord in the form of Varaha to Vasundhara, the Earth. First, the Lord extolled the merits of righteous conduct. He spoke of one who, with devotion, touches a Kapila cow and refrains from defiling a maiden. Such a person, who offers water with reverence, remains devoted to their teacher, and is not given to excessive speech, is blessed indeed. The Lord declared: such a soul escapes the cycle of rebirth, does not enter the womb again, and attains His world. Thus ended the chapter called 'The Absence of Birth,' closing with the promise of liberation for those steadfast in virtue. Then, Varaha began to reveal the greatness of Kokamukha to Vasundhara. He beckoned her to listen to a supreme secret, hidden even from the gods. He described the one who abstains from intercourse on the eighth or fourteenth day, who from childhood or youth faithfully follows the Lord, who, though living amidst hardship, does not sow division and possesses noble virtues. Such a person should avoid wrongful acts, remaining firm in the vow of youth, and be utterly free from desire, never coveting another’s possessions. This secret, Varaha said, is difficult for even the gods to attain. He continued: those who do not harm living beings, whose hearts are pure, and who are devoted to compassion, their minds remain unwavering. Such souls attain the Lord’s beloved status. Vasundhara then spoke to the Lord Varaha, expressing her devotion and questioning why He praised Kokamukha after leaving the Bhadrakarna lake, Kedara, the mighty fortress, and Ekalinga. She wondered why He favored Kokamukha above these sacred places. Varaha replied gently, affirming her words and promising to reveal the secret that distinguishes Kokā. He explained that while the rites of Kokā are Pāśupata, Kokā itself belongs to the Bhāgavata tradition. At the entrance to Kokā, in His sacred field, a rite was performed. There, in a pond with little water, a fish lingered. Suddenly, from its mouth, a strong fish emerged and, falling down, seized the other and leapt away. By the power of that field, the prince who witnessed this became a lord. In time, a hunter’s wife—a shrew, greedy for flesh and eager for meat from her husband’s hand—came into the story. The hunter, by force, sought to take the shrew who desired the meat. O noble lady, she fell from the sky into Kokā, in the Lord’s presence. She grew into a maiden, endowed with youth, beauty, and virtues. The prince, handsome, virtuous, brave, and resolute in battle, was also present. In an era filled with joy, the two met each other in due course, and always remained together, she auspicious and blameless, he steadfast and noble. Time passed, and she remained devoted, humble, and especially affectionate. The prince, who increased the glory of the Śakas, stood there. All the physicians present, skilled in treating diseases, were also gathered. Thus, O listener, is the tale of Kokamukha, the supreme secret among secrets, as revealed by Varaha to Vasundhara, shining forth the greatness of virtue, devotion, and compassion.