In a short time, those who follow this path attain the highest state. Among all dharmas, this is the supreme dharma; among all splendors, this is the highest splendor. Of all the Vedas, none surpasses this, and of all austerities, this is the highest. Whoever desires supreme perfection finds themselves in my world. Through such a person, seven generations of their family are carried across the ocean of existence. With proper worship, what more could one possibly ask for? Thus concludes the one hundred forty-ninth chapter, known as 'The Glory of Dvārakā,' in the holy Varāha Purāṇa. Now begins the account of the greatness of Sānandūra. Having heard this well-spoken tale of Dvārakā’s glory, the Earth herself spoke, saying, “Having heard of this supreme merit, I have attained the highest prosperity. O Lord of the worlds, Janārdana, if there is anything yet more secret than this, please reveal it.” Hearing the Earth’s words, Viṣṇu, the lotus-eyed Lord, responded. Śrī Varāha said, “To the north of the ocean and to the south of the Malaya mountains, there I reside, O Earth, established facing the northern direction. Some call this place iron, others say it is made of copper, and still others describe it as stone, of wondrous and marvelous form. There, humans are freed who have crossed the ocean of worldly existence. “At midday, when the sun is at its height, a golden lotus may be seen. Listen to this wonder: whatever turns around there, though it stands in the midst of the ocean, no one perceives it—except my devotees, who, through their own actions, are able to see it. If any wrongdoer throws a lump there into its midst, no one will take it until it is consumed by that very person. It is unfathomable and boundless, adorned with red lotuses. “Having reached the abode of Budha, one rejoices—there is no doubt of this. And leaving the abode of Budha, one attains my own world. Those who are not devoted to my works do not see that place. It is charming and delightful, covered with lotuses. There is seen a single white lotus, and also one made of gold. A single stream falls there, thick as a pestle. Reaching the world of Brahma, one rejoices—this too is certain. By Brahma’s sanction, one attains my own realm. “My devotees, seeing liberation from the terrible cycle of worldly existence, rejoice. At midday, as long as the sun remains, it falls to the earth. Thus, a great wonder is found at that sacred lake of Brahma. The ocean and Rama, O beautiful-limbed one, will meet there. The place is abundant with many bushes and creepers, adorned also by birds. It is graced with kumuda and lotus flowers, and filled with their finest fragrances. “Journeying to the abode of the ocean, one attains my realm. Seeing that sacred place, people wander there, their afflictions gone. Yet not even one among men sees any dwelling there on earth.” Thus, the glory and the mysteries of these sacred places were revealed, their wonders and blessings spoken by the Lord, for the upliftment of all beings.