There exists, in this world, a supreme and divine field known as Mucukunda. Within this sacred expanse lies a wondrous pond, and it is said that whoever bathes there will attain the very water they desire. The power of this place is so great that it washes away sins—those committed in this very life, and even those carried from previous births. Yet, for one whose heart is filled with unwavering devotion to Janardana, what need is there for many elaborate mantras? Such a devotee, after performing the sacred circumambulation of the holy site, may simply rest, O Devi, and be blessed. Especially, when one beholds Hari awakened in Mathura, O Earth, on the auspicious ninth day of the month of Kumuda, the blessings bestowed are beyond measure. Even those burdened by the gravest of sins—be it the slaying of a Brahmin, drinking of liquor, killing of a cow, or breaking of vows—find hope here. On the eighth day, one should journey to Mathura, cleanse the mouth and teeth, wear freshly washed garments, bathe thoroughly, and observe a vow of silence, preparing oneself with purity and discipline. During the act of circumambulation, if another person touches the devotee, the sanctity of the rite is preserved only by diligence and focus. Upon reaching Mathura and beholding the self-born deity, one finds, before the Lord, a well of pure water known as Catuḥsāmudrika—celebrated throughout the three worlds. Here, if a person gives up their breath, they are granted passage to the divine realm of the Lord. Thus concludes the one hundred and fifty-eighth chapter, extolling the glory of the Mathura Tirtha, as recounted in the Mathura Mahatmya of the revered Varaha Purana. The narrative continues as the Earth herself speaks: "O Lord, we have heard many times of the circumambulation of Mathura and the sacred rites, along with the countless virtues of these holy places. Is there any other means by which one might attain such results? For, surely, gifts, severe austerities, or even great sacrifices cannot yield the same fruit. Even journeys to all the holy places at the four corners of the earth seem insufficient in comparison." To this, Śrī Varāha responds: "By performing the circumambulation of Mathura along the prescribed path, measuring the auspicious distances according to tradition, one fulfills the sacred measure of yojanas required for the circumambulation of the earth itself. These holy places, the gods, and the stars in the sky have been traversed by Brahmā, Lomaśa, Nārada, Dhruva, and the great-souled Sugrīva, as well as by perfected yogis like Mārkaṇḍeya. Even beings of little strength and intelligence, with only a little vitality, have undertaken these journeys. "Whatever merit arises from visiting the holy places across all seven continents, it is said that whoever reaches Mathura and performs circumambulation there attains all those fruits and more. Therefore, those who desire to fulfill all their wishes should strive with all effort to perform this sacred act." The Earth then requests, "Tell me, O Lord, the proper method and the full fruit of this circumambulation." Śrī Varāha replies, "This has been declared before, just as you have now asked. Having heard the supreme accounts of the sacred places as told in all the Purāṇas, know this: the merit gained among all the gods, the fruits obtained at all the sacred waters—here, in Mathura, the fruits are a hundred times greater." With these words, the sages, having offered their respects to the self-born deity, departed together with Dhruva, traveling as they pleased. It is thus proclaimed: by performing the circumambulation of Mathura, one is freed from all sins. So ends the one hundred and fifty-ninth chapter, named 'The Circumambulation of Mathura,' in the section on the greatness of Mathura, in the glorious Varaha Purana.