From the eastern side, a most auspicious stream, equal in measure to the others, descends with grace. On the northern side, another stream appears, shining with the radiance of gold, while to the west, a stream associated with the sacred Yajur Veda pours forth. There is also one that falls with the hue of the indragopa insect, vivid and remarkable. Those who follow the path of these streams and reach the world of Brahma find joy there, united in happiness with Brahma himself. It is said that any mortal who sincerely desires success must journey to this sacred place—there is no doubt of this truth. For such a person, having reached this holy realm, all actions fall away; even while living there, nothing more remains to be done. Yet, this purest of the pure should not be given to just anyone; it is reserved for those worthy of its grace. One who attains this sanctity liberates ten generations of both paternal and maternal ancestors. And should one seek the highest goal—liberation from all worldly existence—this path leads there. O lotus-eyed one, know that the greatness of this place is secret and most powerful. Thus concludes the one hundred and fifty-first chapter, which tells of the greatness of Lohargala, as found in the holy Varaha Purana. Now begins the praise of the sacred city of Mathura. Having heard of the greatness of the Lord, the residents of Lohargala were filled with awe. Then, the Earth herself spoke, saying, “By your grace, O Lord of gods, this most wondrous scripture has been revealed to me. I am your disciple and your servant; I seek refuge in you alone.” “O Lord,” she continued, “by your favor, I have become radiant like gold. For the creator of the world, there is no weariness in establishing the laws of the universe. Having accomplished all this, joy fills my heart. Now, please tell me of that most auspicious and excellent of holy places.” Sri Varaha replied, “O Earth, Mathura is as dear to me as any place. It is my beloved city.” Suta, the sage, narrates that the goddess bowed her head and addressed Varaha again, asking, “Why, O greatly fortunate one, do you praise Mathura above all other places?” Sri Varaha answered, “Mathura is renowned by this very name, and for me, there is nothing higher. It is beautiful, worthy of praise, and it is also my birthplace. Whoever dwells in Mathura attains liberation—there is no doubt. Day by day, one gains this result in Mathura. In fact, even in a single moment, one may attain this blessing there. A person who has mastered his senses will certainly attain this result in Mathura.” “Those who are deluded by my illusion wander in worldly existence, but even if my name is uttered by another, one is always freed from sin. In Mathura, when people depart while Janardana is at rest, their ancestors are satisfied until the very end of their time in the highest state. By my grace, they too attain supreme perfection—there is no doubt. Even without the paths of Sankhya or Yoga, my grace alone is sufficient.” “In this sacred place, those who give offerings and alms are gods in human form. From the lineage of King Yayati shall come a Kshatriya, one who increases his family’s glory. Assuming four forms, I will remain in Mathura, praised by the sages. One form will have the appearance of sandalwood, another will shine like gold. In this place, my secret names will exist, O beloved Earth, and there I will cause thirty-two to descend.” Thus, the greatness of Lohargala and the supreme sanctity of Mathura are revealed, as spoken by Sri Varaha to the Earth herself.