Then, the sacred śrāddha ceremony was performed with great devotion, using silver, fine garments, and fragrant unguents. All those present witnessed me, radiant and filled with happiness, as the rites were offered. Hearing these words, the illustrious queen, wife of the king, listened attentively. Clad in ceremonial attire, the one who had received the offerings shone brilliantly, resembling one who has completed the final, consecrating bath. The holy places, the most revered rivers, the lofty mountains, and the sacred lakes—all were invoked and honored. Yet, it was declared that there has never been, nor will there ever be, any other place that grants such liberation to the ancestors as this. At the end of the bright lunar first day, with urgency and devotion, we reached this sacred place. In that moment, the city of the departed, as well as heaven and the netherworld, were made empty, for the ancestors themselves had come forth. When the maiden has gone to the sun, whoever performs the śrāddha ceremony here brings us complete satisfaction, and we shall always attain the supreme state. All that is exceedingly difficult for us has been witnessed by you. Having proclaimed these words to the king, the sage, and all the assembled people, the ancestors ascended a celestial vehicle and departed for heaven, accompanied by the gods. The king, a lion among men, along with his retinue and attendants, beheld the greatness of this sacred place and bowed deeply to the foremost sage. This, O blessed one, is the greatness of Mathurā that has been revealed to you. Whoever recites this account with devotion in the presence of Brāhmaṇas brings great merit. But it should not be shared with those who lack discipline or who do not listen with proper reverence. Among all sacred places, Mathurā is supreme; among all dharmas, this is the highest. Therefore, it should always be narrated to pious devotees, O greatly fortunate one. Hearing this divine teaching of the Lord, the earth herself was filled with wonder. The delighted goddess then inquired about the proper installation of the divine image. Thus concludes, in the glorious Varāha Purāṇa, the one-hundred-and-eighty-first chapter, named ‘Description of Mathurā.’ Now begins the account of establishing worship for the image made of Madhuka wood. Having heard the greatness of the field, the Earth, steadfast in her vow, attained the supreme state. Filled with wonder, Vasundharā spoke: “Ah, the power of the field which you have described! Hearing this, through the essence of divinity, I am now free from all affliction. For my satisfaction, O Viṣṇu, please explain all of this to me. How do you remain established in images of copper, bronze, and silver? O Mādhava, how do you abide when approached by a celibate? O Janārdana, how do you remain on the left side, situated on a wall?” Hearing these questions, the primordial Boar, Lord Varāha, replied: “O Vasundharā, when one wishes to make an image, it should be brought here. The image must be crafted according to the prescribed characteristics. Then, O goddess, one should worship it for the sake of liberation from worldly existence. After creating the image, it should be worshipped according to the proper rite of installation. Camphor, saffron, skin, and aguru should be used for the ceremony. With these, the wise devotee should offer anointment after worship. Auspicious rice pudding, prepared as prescribed, should be offered. Thereafter, all the auspicious items necessary for worship should be given. Having performed prāṇāyāma, one should then recite the following mantra: ‘With reverence in the world, you stand firmly in wood, O you who are well established on earth.’ Afterwards, the devotee should circumambulate the image with pure-hearted companions. Throughout, he should not look upward or sideways, remaining free from desire and anger, thus maintaining the sanctity of the worship.” Thus, the Lord instructed the Earth goddess on the proper way to establish and worship the divine image, revealing the greatness of the sacred field and the supreme dharma of Mathurā.