Then, accompanied by his devoted followers and attendants, and borne upon excellent vehicles, the meritorious soul sets forth. Honored by the very gods themselves, he journeys to their radiant abode, welcomed with reverence among the immortals. Having fulfilled the purpose of his virtuous deeds, he finds himself ever content, wherever he may roam in the world. It is not only one who gives away a single maiden in charity, nor only one who performs a single sacrifice, who attains such blessedness. Rather, let this steadfast soul, through the power of his repeated gifts and unwavering compassion, delight in the heavenly realms for thousands and tens of thousands of years. Because he is compassionate toward all beings, the gods decree that worship should be performed for him. Thereafter, when his time in those worlds is complete, he is born again among mortals, yet now he is honored by all people. To one who has given gifts again and again, let veneration be offered, for his merit is great. When he touches the blessed offerings, his hand is gentle and cool, a sign of his pure nature. At his side, four great and resplendent lotuses ever remain, symbols of his auspiciousness. In his new birth, he finds himself in a family graced by many beautiful women. The gods themselves invite him to their company, instructing that worship be rendered unto him. In those realms, thousands of vessels filled with sweet cow’s milk are ever present, signifying abundance and nourishment. Let him proceed onward, to a world where all people are free from envy and malice. There, the great ascetic is served by many beautiful women, who attend to him with devotion. All these things, too, were spoken by Citragupta, the divine recorder of deeds. In that blessed world, women bear nectar and move gracefully upon the earth, bestowing delight. The milk there is the purest of the pure, sustaining even those who are already nourished. By this sacred milk, all the gods and Maheshvara himself are satisfied. Even a single offering pleases them for thirteen years. Moreover, by drinking Panchagavya—the fivefold essence of the cow—one attains the fruit of the mighty horse sacrifice. Within the cow’s body dwell many divinities: the Maruts abide in her teeth, Sarasvati in her tongue; the Sadhyas reside in her joints, while the moon and sun shine in her eyes. All the sacred waters are contained in her lower breath, and the holy river Jahnavi flows within her. The sages are present in the pores of her skin, and the lotus-bearer, Brahma, is found in her dung. Where there are cows, there too are courage, resolve, peace, nourishment, and growth. In the presence of cows, knowledge, tranquility, wisdom, and supreme prosperity abound. Wherever cows are found in the world, the gods themselves, led by the Lord of gods, are present. In every form and manner desired, these beloved cows stand manifest. Both women and men, well-disciplined and protected, dwell there, enjoying countless pleasures and delights. Because of the abundance of various foods and sumptuous meals, all live in contentment. He beholds many women with auspicious eyes, radiant in beauty. Elsewhere, in gardens and blessed houses, others are seen, adorned in garments of exquisite craftsmanship, woven with threads and set with splendid jewels. Having witnessed the entirety of these great and wondrous results of virtuous action, the soul understands the fruits of good deeds within the cycle of existence. Thus concludes the two hundred and sixth chapter of the glorious Varaha Purana, named ‘The Arising of Auspicious Results from Good Deeds in the Cycle of Existence.’ Now begins another account, O greatly fortunate one: the story of the delusion of the Person in the Cycle of Existence, as narrated by Narada, the sage who delights in inquiry and debate. As Narada questioned him, the past deeds of that great soul were recounted, and so too the tale of how King Janaka attained divine pleasures.