Listen, O blessed one, to the account of a wondrous and sacred realm. Even those who enter this mysterious place cannot discern the path or the entrance itself, so subtle and concealed it is. To the east, not far from the side—at a distance of half a yojana—clear streams descend, their waters pure and sparkling. Those who reach this sacred region attain the highest realms presided over by the four guardians of the directions. Yet, surpassing even these guardians, the devotee finds joy in my own worlds. On earth, in the company of the Lord’s pure devotees, liberation from all worldly existence is assured. The waters here are remarkable—they neither increase nor diminish, remaining ever constant. Within this sanctified area, one hears the enchanting sound of singing, pleasing both to the ear and to the mind. It is here that the hermitage of Rāma, the son of Jamadagni, is found. With the Śālmalī tree placed before him, he abides facing north. From this place, one may journey to the world of the sages and behold the virtuous Arundhatī herself. Leaving behind the sages’ world, the traveler attains my own divine abode. By observing this, a salutation is performed for twelve years. Yet, those who are wicked and deluded by my māyā cannot perceive me. But here, O beautiful-hipped one, my pure devotees do behold me. This sacred place is known as Jaṭākuṇḍa, situated in the northwestern direction, lying south of Malaya and north of the ocean. Those who reach Agastibhakna rejoice—of this, there is no doubt. Departing from the abode of Agasti, one proceeds to my world. Know, O noble lady, that the great ocean here is vast and unfathomable. Whatever else people may perceive all around, still, the waters do not increase so long as they remain there. This is both wondrous and authoritative, and it increases the glory of devotion. But, O beautiful-hipped one, whoever follows the path of eightfold devotion, whoever recites this account daily, or listens to it joyfully, should never forget it at the time of death, under any circumstance. Thus, O blessed one, I have told you all that you asked me. Here ends the one hundred fiftieth chapter, called “The Greatness of Sānandūra,” in the divine scripture of the Śrī Varāha Purāṇa. Now begins the glory of Lohārgala. Having heard of the greatness of Sānandūra, the Earth goddess Vasundharā spoke. She said, “O greatly fortunate one, having heard this, I am freed from all distress. Is there perhaps another secret, auspicious field?” O creator of the gods, Nṛsiṃha, lord of all worlds, surrounded by gods and asuras, steadfast and heroic among the divine—hearing the trembling words of the Earth, Janārdana replied. Śrī Varāha spoke: “I will reveal another secret, the origin of my vow and deed. Go now to Siddhavaṭa, which is thirty yojanas away. There, in the field of Lohārgala, an auspicious abode has been established. It is a place of great difficulty and nearly unbearable, surrounded on all sides by sins. Yet there I reside, O blessed one, established in the northern direction. From there, all the Dānavas, ascending, reach the highest world. There, too, are present Brahmā, the Rudras, Skanda, Indra, and the hosts of Maruts.