Those who are devoted to the deeds of the Lord perceive realities that others cannot. In such sacred places, a sound arises—delightful to both mind and ear—one that brings joy and peace. This experience is difficult for the sinful to attain, yet comes easily to the virtuous. When the sun rises, this divine presence blossoms forth, illuminating the space. Those who follow the Lord’s path achieve supreme accomplishment right here on earth, without doubt. Across all worlds, the places where the Lord has sported are renowned and revered. These regions are adorned with rows of multicolored stones and caves stretching in all ten directions. There, after residing for six periods, one should perform ablutions, honoring the sanctity of the place. When one is established in the Lord’s deeds and departs from life here, a wondrous transformation occurs. The Lord invites us to listen to these marvels. In this sacred field, the leaves of all trees fall in great abundance, yet on the eastern side, a magnificent tree shines forth, spreading its glory over five krośas. This great tree is abundant with fish and water, and its fruits are plentiful everywhere. After fasting eight times, a man should perform ablutions there, further sanctifying himself. Again, the Lord urges us to listen to these wonders. At midday, the abundance returns, and at midnight, it remains constant and equal. On the western side stands the bilva tree, another great tree, visible only to those who perform auspicious deeds; those who act with evil cannot perceive it. Whoever obtains a flower there, following the Lord’s path, enters the field known as the supreme crossing of Vishnu. There, a pond is found, named after the mountain Maṇipūra. Departing from the world of the sun, the devotee is honored in the Lord’s own realm. Such visions are difficult for sinners, but easily seen by the virtuous. On the twenty-fourth Dvādaśī, at midday, when the sun is at its zenith, the Lord is present—high, vast, delightful, and cool. Those who follow this path attain supreme perfection, without any doubt. Residing on the ocean shore, the devotee receives the love of all followers of the Lord. In glorious Dvārakā, the Lord, along with two others, remains. Dvārakā itself extends thirty yojanas in breadth, and ten yojanas in all directions. In but a short time, those who honor this place attain the highest state. Of all dharmas, this is the supreme dharma; of all splendors, this is the highest splendor. Among all the Vedas, this is the most excellent; among all austerities, this is the highest austerity. If one desires supreme perfection, he reaches the Lord’s world, carrying seven generations of his family across with him. With proper worship, nothing more need be asked, for all blessings are granted. Thus concludes the one hundred forty-ninth chapter, entitled “The Glory of Dvārakā,” in the holy Varāha Purāṇa. Now begins the account of Sānandūra’s greatness. Having heard the well-spoken tale of Dvārakā’s glory, the Earth herself responded. She said, “Having heard of this supreme merit, I have attained the highest prosperity. O Lord of the worlds, Janārdana, if there is anything even more secret than this—please reveal it to me.