All that was most difficult for the people to witness had been seen and understood by the sage, who then proclaimed these words before the king, the assembled sages, and the gathered people. Having spoken thus, those celestial beings ascended their divine vehicle and departed for heaven, accompanied by the gods. The king, a lion among rulers, together with his attendants and retinue, beheld the greatness of that sacred place. Filled with awe, he bowed low before the foremost of sages. The sage addressed him, saying, “O blessed one, this is the greatness of Mathurā that has now been revealed to you. Whoever recites this account with devotion in the presence of Brāhmaṇas will gain great merit. Yet, you should not recite it to those without vows or to those who do not listen with reverence. Among all sacred places, Mathurā is supreme; among all dharmas, this is the highest dharma. This sacred narrative should always be told to pious devotees, O greatly fortunate one. Hearing the word of the Lord, the very earth was filled with wonder. The delighted goddess, her heart moved, inquired about the proper way to install the divine image.” Thus concludes the one hundred and eightieth chapter of the glorious Varāha Purāṇa, known as ‘The Description of Mathurā.’ Now begins the teaching on the establishment of worship for the image made of Madhuka wood. Upon hearing these instructions, the earth herself, steadfast in her vow, attained the supreme state. Filled with astonishment, Vasundharā, the Earth goddess, addressed the Lord, saying, “Ah! What power lies in the field you have described! By hearing this, and through the very essence of divinity, I am now free from affliction. O Viṣṇu, for my delight, please reveal all of this to me. How do you remain established in images of copper, bronze, and silver? O Mādhava, in what way do you abide when approached by a celibate? O Janārdana, how do you dwell on the left side, situated on a wall?” Hearing the Earth’s words, the primordial Boar, Lord Varāha, replied, “O Vasundharā, when an image is to be made, bring it here. The image should be crafted according to the prescribed characteristics. Then, O goddess, one should worship it for liberation from worldly existence. After making the image, perform its worship according to the rite of installation. Use camphor, saffron, animal skin, and aguru as offerings. With these, the wise should anoint the image after worship. Offer auspicious rice pudding, prepared according to the proper method, and all other auspicious items prescribed for worship. “Next, having practiced prāṇāyāma, recite this mantra with devotion: ‘With reverence in the world, you stand firmly in wood, O you who are well established on earth.’ After this, circumambulate the image with pure-hearted devotees, avoiding looking upward or sideways, and remaining free from desire and anger. Perform the consecration according to the prescribed rite, reciting: ‘You, who are foremost among all people, the refuge, the lord, you indeed dwell unfailing.’ Having completed all these acts, carry out the rite of my installation. Worship with fragrant substances and flowers, with unguents and with food offerings. By this procedure, O beautiful one, is the worship of the Madhuka wood image established. Whoever performs this worship in the prescribed manner attains great merit.” Thus ends the one hundred and eighty-first chapter, entitled ‘Establishing the Worship of the Madhuka Wood Image,’ in the Divine Scripture of the Śrī Varāha Purāṇa. Now, Lord Varāha continued, “I will describe the installation of a stone image. Listen carefully, O Vasundharā. First, find a well-formed stone, free from flaws and thoroughly examined. Then, quickly inscribe upon it, using a white marking stick, as prescribed.” In this way, the sacred teachings continued, each instruction carefully unfolding for the benefit and upliftment of all who would listen with devotion.