In the sacred land where the pure Gāṅgatā merges with the holy waters of the Ganges, a place sanctified by divine presence, wondrous events unfolded. Here, the goddess partook freely of offerings—fragrant garlands and blossoms, savoring them according to her wish. In this same place, Dhūmaketu and Agni found delight, their presence adding to the sanctity and joy that pervaded the atmosphere. Yet, amid this serenity, a moment of discord arose. Angered, the prince addressed the princess with sharp words. This prince was handsome, attractive, and esteemed by kings and noble households alike. Through constant companionship, the princess had come to resemble him in demeanor and spirit, just as she had in the past. But seeing him humbled and fallen before her, anger welled up within me as well. At this juncture, the lord of the people of Kosala listened intently to the words of his wife and son. He declared that such matters must be spoken directly in his presence. Smiling, the king turned to his son and said, “Speak, O fortunate one, what I had previously asked of you.” In response, he bestowed abundant gifts—gold, jewels, garments, food, and all manner of desired things—after demarcating the sacred boundary of the holy place. Having received the remnants of these offerings, the royal son, steadfast in austerity, accepted them with humility. In another moment of conflict, she fought valiantly but was struck down by Nakula. Among the powerful, he was mighty in energy; among ascetics, he excelled in austerity. A divine prophecy was then uttered: “He shall be born with four arms, established among the worlds, for the happiness of my devotees. What more do you seek?” Thus concludes the one hundred and twenty-sixth chapter of the glorious Varaha Purana, from the scripture of the Lord, describing the greatness of Kubjāmra and the favor bestowed upon Raibhya. Now begins the narration of the sacred Brahmana initiation thread. Having heard thus about the dharmas, and inspired by the desire for liberation, the disciple listened as the immense power of this holy place was described—its virtues, both of delusion and purity, revealed in full measure. Filled with curiosity, the disciple addressed the Lord once more. “Again I ask you, O God, a question related to dharma. This is my highest secret and my greatest curiosity.” Then, as the earth itself seemed to speak with a voice like thunder, Śrī Varāha responded: “The gods do not know this, nor even those established in the discipline of yoga. O beautiful one, this is the righteous practice—auspicious and spoken directly from my mouth. What you seek is the initiation and the divine teaching. Whoever receives this initiation as I have described will surely attain happiness, delivered from the ocean of worldly existence and birth.” The disciple, eager to learn, entreated, “Approach the teacher, O goddess, and instruct me, for I am your disciple, O guru.” The Lord then described the proper offerings: roasted grains, honey, sacred grass, and clarified butter as sweet as nectar; a black antelope skin, palāśa wood, a staff, and a water pot; a ritual vessel for offerings, a ladle, and a cooking pot with a spoon; food and drink, and all provisions needed for the rite; seeds of every kind and various precious gems. These alone, and nothing else, should be offered at the teacher’s feet. With reverence, the disciple should grasp the teacher’s feet and ask, “What shall I do for you?” For the initiation, the brahmin should prepare a square sixteen cubits across, placing the water vessel above it. Upon this, a new layer of grain should be firmly established as prescribed, and atop that, a vessel filled with sesame seeds. There, after performing the worship ritual, the teacher’s duties are determined and the sacred initiation proceeds as ordained. Thus, the wisdom and sacred rites were revealed, guiding seekers on the path of righteousness and liberation.