After Shabari had spoken, Gokarna addressed her with earnestness, saying, “Let this parrot and its cage be given to me, for the sake of my son.” Shabari replied, “When you have offered the fruit of Sarasvati, then I will give you the parrot.” She explained that whatever merit a person attains at the sacred confluence of the Sarasvati, especially through the observance of the vow on the twelfth day, one should hear of its greatness. For whomsoever this vow is performed, that soul attains the supreme state—not to the city of Yama, but to the world of Vishnu. Thus concludes the one hundred seventieth chapter of the glorious Varaha Purana, celebrating the greatness of Gokarna and the Sarasvati. Then Sri Varaha spoke: Upon entering that sacred place, one should dedicate all the merit earned to one’s mother and father. The wise one, having recounted all the deeds of the parrot, found happiness, approval in his dealings, and honor. Yet again, his mind turned toward journeying, with the intention of becoming a merchant. He declared, “I will bring many things here, together with jewel-appraisers and those who travel the sea,” and set forth. He gathered provisions of food and drink suitable for the journey. Receiving auspicious words from his mother and father at the deity’s house, he instructed, “You all will perform every service for my father,” and to the ladies, “You must do my duties as is fitting.” Having received permission from his wives, he proceeded to the vessel of travel. All boarded the ship, accompanied by the shipmen. But then, by the force of fate, a contrary wind arose. The shipmen became unconscious, bewildered, and weak. In distress, they cried, “Alas, what misery! What is this? Where are we going?” Suspecting each other, they lamented, “Who among us, the most sinful, has boarded and brought this ruin?” Four of them gathered together, reproaching and accusing one another. They reached the conclusion, “A man without a son has no destiny.” In the midst of this difficulty, they wondered, “What is appropriate in this time that has come upon us?” Śuka spoke up, saying, “I will do all that is necessary; do not let your mind be troubled.” Comforting his father, he swiftly lifted him up, moving low to protect him through the very difficult and impassable waters. The parrot, his body bristling with goosebumps, beheld a great mountain and saw the radiant abode of Vishnu. He pondered, “Who is this calf wandering here? When, and why? Yet, he is my father.” For a moment, absorbed in thought about him, he offered salutations to Narayana and sat upon an excellent seat. Countless goddesses arrived there, just as she had. There was singing, instrumental music, and dancing; all enjoyed themselves as they pleased. On the right side of the goddess were deities and vulture birds. The parrot, having made his intention known, was placed in the midst of them all. They comforted him and asked, “How did you come here?” The parrot replied, “My father is on the raft.