If none of the previously mentioned offerings are available, O you who are devoted to my actions, then listen carefully. Through sacrifices and the secret recitation of mantras, one should honor the one who was born from your navel. And she who gives, O most fortunate one, what I have prescribed according to the proper rite, is truly blessed. Furthermore, O Vasundhara, let me tell you something more—listen with attention. This too must be offered with the appropriate mantra, following the prescribed procedure. It should be given by my devotee, with the intention of attaining liberation from all worldly existence. When the madhuparka—the sacred mixture of honey and other ingredients—is prepared, one should recite the prescribed mantra: "He who abides in every body, Narayana, the chief of all the worlds." With this very mantra, the madhuparka should be offered. This, O highly fortunate one, is the course of the madhuparka as described. Thus, those who desire accomplishment should give madhuparka in this manner. Whoever offers madhuparka attains the highest state. It should be given to one who is initiated, and to a disciple who is dear to the teacher. Even hearing the account of madhuparka destroys sin. O auspicious one, thus have I explained to you the meaning and procedure of madhuparka. At the royal gate, in the cremation ground, in times of fear, and in adversity as well, this rite is powerful. A man without a son obtains a son, and one without a wife gains a beloved wife through its practice. O Earth, this great peace-bringing rite, which brings happiness, has now been described to you. Whoever performs this supreme peace-rite according to this procedure attains the highest good. Thus ends the ninety-second chapter, called "The Means of All-Peace," in the sacred scripture of the Varaha Purana. Now begins the account of the journey of Nachiketas, the wise disciple of Vyasa, who was accomplished in the Vedas and all their branches. After performing the horse sacrifice, King Janamejaya undertook the proper expiation and arrived at Gajasāhvaya. There, he approached the sage Vaiśampāyana, who was supremely accomplished. Janamejaya, the last king of the Kurus, was afflicted by remorse and asked, "In which place do humans experience the fruits of their actions? I wish to hear about this—what sort of abode is the dwelling of Yama? O Brahmin, how may I avoid going to the realm of the lord of the dead?" Sūta said: Vaiśampāyana spoke sweet words to comfort King Janamejaya. Then Vaiśampāyana said, "O King, hear this ancient tale, supremely beautiful, which ever increases righteousness, fame, and glory. Its telling purifies from all sins and brings auspiciousness. Once, O King, there was a sage of supreme righteousness. His son, endowed with great brilliance, wise and established in yoga, was one day cursed by his father in a moment of anger, though the son was supremely righteous. Accepting his father's words, the son of great brilliance agreed. In a moment, he vanished and then spoke to his father, saying, 'Let your words never be false, for one who is righteous. I will certainly return here again—there is no doubt.' 'Father, he who falsely invokes will be rescued as he wishes. But I, who have spoken falsely, am unfit to act or to be addressed.'" Thus, the story unfolds, carrying with it the fragrance of ancient wisdom and the promise of liberation for those who listen and act with faith.