The great Lord of Dharma, whose word is law among the righteous, spoke forth his boon-command, declaring it openly for all to hear. He set forth the sacred periods—three nights, or four, six nights, or even ten—after which, for those who observe as is fitting, liberation itself will be attained. “When the appointed time has passed,” he said, “and as long as I remain, my instructions stand as they always have, just as they were received from the wise ones of old. Therefore, act with diligence and effort, for my command must be followed.” He then directed his messengers: “Go to the noble sages and to the women, O mighty ones. Speak the necessary words, so that the proper moment does not slip away. I have instructed you especially, together with Mṛtyu, the lord of death, just as Rudra himself has spoken and as Śakra, the lord of Śacī, has proclaimed. Thus, fulfill your tasks as decreed.” With the conclusion of this message—the sending of the messenger, as it is called—the chapter in the Saṃsāra Cycle of the glorious Varāha Purāṇa came to its end. Now, the Lord began to describe the results of good and bad deeds, addressing the brāhmaṇas and all who would listen: “Hear this ancient teaching,” he said. “Let this one of yours be released—let him ascend to heaven, O kings of the earth. Let the serpent, too, swiftly attain the highest state. For those who suffer, who weep, and who cry out again and again; for those who have abandoned their wives, who act unrighteously, and who are deprived of sons and grandsons—let all these be released, both those who have gone before and those yet to come. “In both prosperity and adversity, those who uphold all dharmas will be rewarded. Such a one will find his place in heaven, resting on the lap of a supremely beautiful and righteous woman, the foremost among her kind. His heavenly residence will be free from suffering and inexhaustible in its joys. “One who gives his life for the sake of a brāhmaṇa, for cows, or for the kingdom, will become a celestial being and dwell in heaven for a full kalpa. Ever devoted to abundant charity and compassionate toward all creatures, such a great soul should be worshipped as I have ordained. Having abandoned the realm of the departed, let him ascend to heaven, accompanied by the triumphant sounds of conches and drums. “Let this blessed soul enter Indra’s domain, so difficult to attain, where Indra himself awaits with hundreds of virtues. There, he will rejoice in heaven for as long as his merit endures. The one who gives a jewel-adorned flute, adorned with all virtues, is highly fortunate—let him go to the eternal Lord of gods. With all his strength and resources, he has provided for the twice-born, and by his actions, the delightful realms of Rudra will endure for an age. “He who gives to the twice-born, offering honey and sugar, or a young, auspicious cow, full of milk and adorned with gold, is especially blessed. I have seen the record of such deeds—three crore years in heaven await him. Let the giver of gold be announced to the gods, for there, this great-souled one will obtain whatever he desires. Let him ascend together with his ancestors, by whom his forebears have been satisfied. This blessed one, intent on the welfare of all beings, desires only the greatest good.” Thus spoke the Lord, revealing the fruits of righteous action and the path to liberation and heavenly joy.