O beautiful-hipped one, whatever people perceive all around them in this world—no matter what they see—know that the water does not increase from those things as long as they remain in their place. This is a wondrous and authoritative truth, one that enhances the glory of devotion. Yet, whoever follows the path of eightfold devotion, and whoever recites these teachings daily or listens to them with joy, must never forget them at the time of death under any circumstance. O blessed one, thus I have answered your question as you requested. Thus concludes the one hundred fiftieth chapter, named "The Greatness of Sānandūra," in the divine scripture of the Śrī Varāha Purāṇa. Now begins the account of the glory of Lohārgala. Having heard of the greatness of Sānandūra, Vasundharā, the Earth herself, spoke: “O greatly fortunate one, by hearing this, I am freed from all distress. Is there perhaps another secret, auspicious field?” She addressed the Lord, calling him the creator of the gods, Nṛsiṃha, Lord of the worlds, surrounded by gods and asuras, steadfast among the gods, and heroic among the divine. Hearing the trembling words of the Earth, Janārdana, the Supreme Lord, replied. Śrī Varāha said: “I shall declare to you another secret, the origin of my vow and action. Then, journeying to Siddhavaṭa, which lies thirty yojanas away, there is the field of Lohārgala, an auspicious dwelling established in that place. It is a difficult and fearsome region, surrounded on all sides by sins. There I reside, O blessed one, established in the northern direction. From there, all the Dānavas ascend and reach the highest world. In that field, Brahmā, the Rudras, Skanda, Indra, and the hosts of Maruts, as well as Soma, Bṛhaspati, and all the other dwellers of heaven—hundreds of billions upon thousands—were swiftly cast down. Thus, I established the sacred field called Lohārgala. There, the installation of those beings of great power was also accomplished. Anyone devoted to the Lord becomes firmly established on earth through this. Moreover, one who fasts for three nights and performs the prescribed rites, departing from life there after completing their own actions, attains great merit. And now, I will tell you of another most wondrous place. On the twenty-fourth Dvādaśī, during the monthly rite dedicated to me, a horse is prepared for me, adorned with every jewel. My arrows and bow are set there, along with an axle-cord and water-pot. Ascending the White Mountain, I descend upon many Kurus, casting down many forms from the sky. At this, Sūta said: The assembly was filled with supreme wonder, enhanced by Viṣṇu’s power. Overwhelmed with amazement, the wise Sanatkumāra, son of Brahmā, spoke: “O goddess, you have directly beheld the Lord of the worlds, he whose eyes are broad as lotus petals, whom you addressed. As you recount the supreme and secret dharma, composed by the best of gods, what did that lotus-eyed one say next?” And Sūta continued: He spoke sweet words, addressing the son of Brahmā.