When a single Brahmin is fed, it is as though a crore are nourished; such is the immense merit of this offering. In the aftermath of Lavana’s death, Raghava spoke words that resonated with wisdom and compassion. Hearing Raghava’s utterance, Shatrughna responded with humility and devotion, asking, “Grant me this deity, if you are indeed a giver of boons to me.” Raghava replied, “Take, O Shatrughna, the divine god in the form of Varaha.” The people of Mathura are indeed blessed, for they continually behold the presence of Kapila. When Shatrughna was anointed, he became a remover of all sin; he not only destroys sins but also bestows liberation upon devotees. Carrying the sacred deity, Shatrughna journeyed to the city of Mathura. There, in the very heart of the city, Raghava installed and worshipped the divine form. The fruit obtained by offering oblations at the holy site of Gaya, or at Jyeshtha Pushkara, is equally gained at Vishranti, Govinda, and at Hari. At sunrise, my radiance is always present at Vishranti; at Keshava, my radiance shines forth in the fourth part of the day. This knowledge, O goddess, is ancient, and my father is ever virtuous. Thus concludes the one hundred sixty-third chapter, named ‘The Greatness of Kapila Varaha,’ within the section on the glory of Mathura, in the sacred Varaha Purana. Now begins the account of the greatness of circumambulating Annakuta. There exists a place called Govardhana, supremely difficult to attain, where the landscape is adorned with lakes, trees, bushes, and creepers. To the east lies the Indra lake, and to the south is the Yama tirtha. “O blessed one,” proclaims the Lord, “I will play at will, dwelling among these sacred sites.” Those who journey to the world of Indra rejoice, free from all dualities. When they reach the abode of Yama, their resolve fulfilled, they proceed to the Varuna tirtha, where they should bathe. Upon entering the domain of Varuna, they are freed from all sins. Departing from Varuna’s realm, the devotee ascends to my world; or, if they relinquish their life here, they too attain my world. There is no return for them, O goddess; I speak this truth to you. Having circumambulated Annakuta, why should one grieve again? By offering the rice-ball to the ancestors, one attains the fruit of the Rājasūya sacrifice. That result is surely obtained there; no further deliberation is needed. Indeed, one attains the fruits of both the Rājasūya and Aśvamedha sacrifices. The Earth then requested, “You ought to speak of its power, qualities, and greatness.” Śrī Varāha replied, “At Govardhana, one should fast and perform circumambulation. After bathing in the Mānasa Gaṅgā at dawn, when the sun has risen, one should proceed to Puṇḍarīka and bathe in the pond according to the prescribed method. Freed from all sins, one then proceeds to the abode of Hari. There, after bathing and making offerings to the ancestors, one attains the reward.” The sacred place named Saṃkarṣaṇa is protected by Balabhadra. By bathing there, one quickly attains the promised fruit; there is no cause for doubt. It was here, for the sake of worship, that Indra’s sacrifice was interrupted by Kṛṣṇa. Having performed acts that brought satisfaction, Kṛṣṇa conversed directly with Indra. At that time, the great mountain was held aloft for the protection of the cows. Thus is revealed the greatness of these holy places and acts, sanctifying all who approach with devotion.