Because of a fault in a previous act, I was born into the womb of a rakshasa—a being of darkness. Yet, when I approached the rakshasa and spoke my words, he replied, “So be it.” Then, with great compassion, I was told, “I grant it, rakshasa, if you are freed with a pure mind.” With this, the boon was granted, for it is said, “He delivers from hardships.” Thus, the one who received the boon was born pure and spotless, O blessed one, shining like the autumn moon. Having performed great deeds, he ultimately attained the state of Brahma. These events, O wise one, were sung to me while I was awake, and the lesson was clear: one who abandons all attachments attains my world. Freed from all bonds, he reaches my realm, and it is by the sound of that sacred song that one can cross the vast ocean of worldly existence. This was the one who, as a human, by his own power, conquered even the assembly of gods. For nine thousand and nine hundred years, he fell from the abode of Kubera, yet remained free to go as he wished. Now, O Earth, as he danced, I will tell you by which means a man, cutting the bonds of worldly existence, may reach liberation. Thirty thousand years, and three thousand more, is the reward, O fair-hipped one, for one who is devoted to my actions. Such a soul is born as my devotee, freed from the fetters of worldly existence. Attaining birth in Jambudvīpa, he becomes a king of kings, yet remains ever devoted to me and my actions. Whoever, O Earth, follows the path of my actions, having performed abundant deeds, will surely come to my world. For the happiness of my devotees, and for liberation from all worldly ties, such a being delivers ten ancestors before and ten after himself. If one recites these teachings among the Bhāgavata texts, the self attains liberation. If one desires success, welfare, auspiciousness, and that which is dear to me, one should never recite this chapter with the intention of criticizing scripture. Thus, in the Śrī Varāha Purāṇa, in the divine scripture, within the dialogue between the outcaste and the Brahma-rākṣasa, concludes the one hundred and thirty-ninth chapter, named “The Greatness of the Boar.” Now begins the account of the greatness of Kokāmukha, also known as Badarī. You have heard of the holy places, and have described them, but what is that supreme place where you, O Lord, reside in both form and image? Śrī Varāha replied: Hear now of those places where I dwell, as I describe them. That place called Kokāmukha, which I spoke of before, is also known as Lohārgala, frequented even by the king of the mlecchas. Behold, along with its sanctuaries, my abode encompasses this entire world, both moving and unmoving. But those who truly know me, O Goddess, and understand my secret, the path of my desire—they alone comprehend the truth. Then, having heard the words of the god, the Earth spoke: “How is that excellent Kokāmukha? You ought to tell me more about it.” Śrī Varāha said: There is no place superior to Kokāmukha, nor is there anything dearer to me than Kokāmukha. Yet, whoever goes to Kokāmukha and then turns back again—know this, O Earth—of all the sacred places you have inquired about, there has never been, nor will there ever be, a place equal to Kokāmukha. That supreme form of mine, which remains concealed, is not known to all.