The Earth, having been uplifted by the Lord in His divine form as Varāha, humbly addressed Him with her questions. In response, the Lord Varāha spoke with gentle authority, explaining the mysteries of origin, offering, and the transformations that arise from them. He revealed, “I, together with Brahmā and Rudra, am the cause of the world’s dissolution. In the course of creation, from the southern part of My body, a person emerged, O Earth. From My very being, Brahmā appeared, and he, filled with curiosity, questioned Me about the subtle and luminous nature he perceived, saying, ‘O Lord, this is so refined and light; it does not befit You.’ Thus, Brahmā was born from Me, endowed with the ability to perform all actions. “I resolved these matters for both Brahmā and Rudra, clarifying the origin of the madhuparka and its inherent, self-born nature. Brahmā inquired further, ‘What should be done with the madhuparka? Please tell me without leaving anything out—the reason for its offering, the manner of its giving, and the way it is to be mixed.’ I declared, ‘O Brahmā, whoever performs this offering attains the highest state—a place of supreme peace, beyond all sorrow. Those who practice the rite of giving madhuparka follow My divine path.’ “I instructed that when taking the madhuparka, one should recite this mantra: ‘Om, this indeed, O divine Lord, is the essence of Your body—the madhuparka—which grants liberation from worldly existence.’ Listen now, O Earth, as I tell you further: honey, curd, and ghee should be prepared in equal measure. Having combined them, one should perform My dedicated rites with devotion.” Thus concluded the teaching on the origin, offering, and mixing of madhuparka as revealed in the Varāha Purāṇa. After hearing these profound instructions, the Earth, steadfast in her vows, was filled with supreme wonder. She asked, “O Lord, by the conduct of the righteous, whatever is dearest to Your mind—please tell me truly, what is the greatest and highest among these?” The blessed Lord replied, “O noble Earth, I shall explain all—how to attain liberation from the suffering of worldly existence. Afterwards, perform for Me the rite of peace, which brings happiness to all realms.” He continued, “While reciting, ‘Salutations to Nārāyaṇa,’ one should chant this mantra: ‘I have taken refuge in You, O Lord, who carries us across the ocean of worldly existence. Look in all directions, look below; always protect from disease. Grant well-being to pregnant women, the elderly, to rice fields and cows. Provide food, good rains, abundant harvests, and safety. Bless the gods, the brāhmaṇas, the devotees, and maidens as well.’ “Having thus performed the rite of peace with devotion, recite this mantra: ‘He who is You, the source of all worlds, the witness of actions in sacrifices and among the gods—by His power comes success, fame, and great strength.’ By sincerely reciting this, one attains My peace, which brings happiness to all. “After completing the rite of peace, one should offer the madhuparka, reciting: ‘He who is You, born from the best of the gods, who is to be worshipped, called Madhuparka—’ Prepare ghee, curds, and honey in equal measure, placed in a vessel made of udumbara wood. If ghee is unavailable, O beautiful-hipped one, mix curd and honey with parched rice. Always prepare curd, honey, and ghee in equal measure for this sacred offering.” Thus, the Lord instructed the Earth on the sacred rites of madhuparka and peace, bestowing upon her—and through her, to all beings—the path to happiness, protection, and liberation.