O noble one, you have inquired about the manner in which the Sun was pleased by the worship of Nārada. Hear now how this divine event unfolded. Having been praised with devotion, the Sun, ever compassionate to his devotees, declared, “O hero, as you have extolled me, I am always pleased with you.” Thus, the Sun manifested himself before Sāmba, son of Krishna, appearing with resplendent and distinct limbs—so radiant that he seemed like a second Sun blazing in the heavens. At midday, the Sun, united with Sāmba, imparted sacred teachings to him. It is said that one who bathes and beholds the Sun at the hour of midday is freed from all sins. In the evening, standing upon the southern bank of the Krishna-Ganga, a person whose mind has been purified of all sin attains the supreme Brahman. Thus, Sāmba, having pleased the Sun at midday, received his grace from the sky. By practicing yoga in two ways, Sāmba was cured of his leprosy. Sāmba, together with the Sun, who was seated in a chariot, was present both day and night. This wondrous event is proclaimed in tradition and is ever fresh in memory. The Sun takes refuge at the eastern mountain and, on the southern bank of the Yamunā, and in the evening he sets at the western mountain, at the root place. In gratitude, Sāmba established an image of the Sun in Mathurā, O Earth. The city that arose there became known as Sāmbapura in Mathurā, the lord of the clan. On the seventh day of the month of Māgha, those who honor this occasion attain the divine city of Sāmbapura. There, they reach that peaceful abode, which transcends even the realm of the Sun himself. The narration of these events, called the ‘Pacification of Sin,’ is said to destroy even the greatest of sins. Thus concludes the chapter entitled ‘The Establishment of the Threefold Sūrya by Sāmba’ in the glorious Varāha Purāṇa. Thereafter, Śrī Varāha spoke further: For the blessing of the twice-born, fierce food is to be offered. On the twelfth day of the bright fortnight of Mārgaśīrṣa, having fasted, remaining disciplined and pure, one should satisfy the twice-born with excellent meals prepared from one’s own provisions. By this act, great joy arises for Rāma, whose actions are ever pure, and a grand festival is to be held in honor of noble Śatrughna. On the eleventh day, after fasting and bathing at the holy place called Viśrānti, one should gratify the brāhmaṇas as is their desire. Freed from all sins by such acts, a person rejoices together with his ancestors. Thus ends the chapter on the pilgrimage to Rāmatīrtha, in the section describing the greatness of Mathurā and the slaying of Lavaṇa by Śatrughna. Then Earth herself spoke, saying: “A man is born with and without faults. It is by his actions that he becomes blameworthy.” Śrī Varāha replied, listing the actions that lead to fault: eating with a tooth-stick, consuming the king’s food, engaging in sexual union, touching a corpse, and defecating; speaking without being addressed, eating oil-cake, insisting on a teacher’s food, and eating food that has fallen; neglecting to give green or uncooked food to the poor or those caught in a net; offering forbidden flowers in the worship of the gods; drinking liquor for the deity, or awakening in darkness. “O Earth,” continued Varāha, “I have thus described thirty-three offenses. If one, being far away, does not offer salutations, the worship becomes demonic. Wearing clothes, consuming the five products of the cow, and wearing soiled garments in succession—purification is achieved by the prājāpatya rite, or by donning blue garments. For the gravest offense against the teacher, one should perform two cāndrāyaṇa penances. The cāndrāyaṇa, parāka, and prājāpatya are all forms of penance for purification.” Thus, the teachings and stories flowed forth, bestowing wisdom and guidance for the destruction of sin and the attainment of the highest good.