Taking refuge at the eastern mountain and on the southern bank of the sacred Yamunā, Sāmba, the illustrious son, performed his devotions. Later, at the place where the Sun descends, the western mountain, he continued his worship. Thus, O Earth, Sāmba established a divine image in Mathurā, sanctifying that ancient city. In time, a city named Sāmbapura arose in Mathurā; it became celebrated as the lord of the clan, a place of great reverence. On the seventh day of the bright fortnight in the month of Māgha, those who are devoted and pure attain to the divine city of Sāmbapura. There, they reach a peaceful abode that transcends even the radiant sphere of the Sun. The sacred narration known as the 'Pacification of Sin' is told here—its power is such that it destroys even the most grievous sins. Thus concludes the one hundred seventy-seventh chapter, entitled 'The Establishment of the Threefold Sūrya by Sāmba,' in the glorious Varāha Purāṇa. Then Śrī Varāha spoke: For the blessing of the twice-born, food of a fierce nature should be offered. On the twelfth day of the bright fortnight of Mārgaśīrṣa, after fasting and maintaining purity and discipline, one must satisfy the twice-born with excellent meals prepared from one's own provisions. In doing so, great joy arises for Rāma, whose actions are ever pure and unblemished. A grand festival is to be held in honor of the noble Śatrughna as well. On the eleventh day, after observing a fast and bathing at the holy place called Viśrānti, one should gratify the brāhmaṇas as they desire. Freed from all sins by these acts, the devotee rejoices together with his ancestors, their hearts filled with happiness. Thus ends the one hundred seventy-eighth chapter, entitled 'The Pilgrimage to Rāmatīrtha in the Section on the Greatness of Mathurā and the Slaying of Lavaṇa by Śatrughna,' in the glorious Varāha Purāṇa. Then Earth herself inquired: “A man is born both without fault and with fault. He becomes blameworthy only through the actions he performs.” Śrī Varāha replied: “There are many actions that bring blame—eating with a tooth-stick, accepting food from the king, sexual union, touching a corpse, and the act of defecation. Speaking without being addressed, eating oil-cake, insisting upon a teacher’s food, and consuming food that has fallen on the ground are all to be avoided. Likewise, not giving green or uncooked food to the poor or those who are trapped, and in the worship of the gods, offering forbidden flowers. Drinking liquor even as an offering to the deity, or awakening in darkness—these too are among the thirty-three offenses, O Earth, that I have described. If one, being far away, does not offer salutations, the worship becomes demonic. Wearing clothes, consuming the five products of the cow, or wearing soiled garments in succession—these require purification by the prājāpatya rite or by donning blue garments. For the gravest offense against the teacher, two cāndrāyaṇa penances must be performed. For other faults, cāndrāyaṇa, parāka, and prājāpatya penances are prescribed, as well as fasting for five days and purification by taking the five products of the cow. When there are no flowers, worship, bathing, and touching the deity should still be performed. For drinking liquor, four cāndrāyaṇa penances are prescribed for the twice-born. Purification may also be achieved by the brahmakūrcca rite or by giving three cows. Reciting a hymn to Viṣṇu also frees one from offenses. Again and again, the god of gods, Janārdana, has spoken these teachings. In a moment of regained consciousness, the goddess too spoke of them. Many acts of atonement have always been performed by people. Is there, then, any means by which you are truly pleased with people?” Śrī Varāha replied: “One who has fasted and bathed in the sacred Gaṅgā attains purification.” Thus, the teachings were imparted, revealing the paths of atonement, the power of holy places, and the compassion of the Lord for those who seek purification and grace.