He who had performed meritorious deeds was granted birth in a family blessed with many beautiful women. The decree was given: “Let this soul come to our side; honor him with worship.” In that place, thousands of vessels brimmed with cow’s milk, radiating abundance and purity. After receiving such welcome, he was directed further—to a realm where people were entirely free from envy. There, the great ascetic was attended by many beautiful women, serving him with devotion. This, too, was spoken by Citragupta, the divine chronicler. These women, bearing vessels of nectar, moved gracefully upon the earth, bestowing blessings wherever they went. The milk they carried was the purest of the pure, nourishing all who partook. Indeed, all the gods and Maheshvara himself were satisfied by this milk, and a single offering pleased them for thirteen years. By drinking Panchagavya, the sacred mixture of five cow products, one attained the fruits of the great horse sacrifice. The Maruts, those celestial beings, resided in the teeth; Sarasvati, goddess of wisdom, dwelled in the tongue. The Sadhyas occupied every joint, while the moon and sun shone through the eyes. All the sacred waters flowed within the lower breath, and the river Jahnavi herself coursed through the vital currents. The sages were present in every pore of the skin, and the lotus-bearer, Vishnu, was found even in cow dung. Where cows abided, there too flourished courage, resolve, peace, nourishment, and growth. With cows came knowledge, tranquility, wisdom, and supreme prosperity. Wherever cows were found in the world, the gods themselves, led by the Lord of gods, were present. In every form desired, those beloved cows stood manifest. There, both women and men, well-disciplined and protected, dwelled in happiness. They delighted in countless pleasures, enjoying a wealth of foods and meals. In that blessed place, he beheld many women with auspicious eyes. Elsewhere, in gardens and splendid houses, others appeared, adorned in garments of fine threads and exquisite jewels. Having witnessed all these wondrous results of virtuous action in their entirety, he marveled at the fruits of good deeds. 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—the story of the delusion of the Person of the Cycle of Existence, as narrated by the ever-curious sage Narada. As Narada, the lover of inquiry, was questioned, he recounted the past deeds of that great soul and how King Janaka attained divine pleasures. In that assembly, the radiant sage Narada, foremost among seers, arrived swiftly. The king, witnessing his arrival in person, was filled with reverence. The mighty and luminous son of the Sun addressed the sage: “O Lord, knower of all and seer of all times, best among those who know dharma, we are purified and sanctified by your presence. Whatever matter brings you here, whatever occupies your mind—be it rare in the three worlds or dearest to you—please share it with us.” Having heard these words of dharma, Narada, the knower of righteousness, replied: “By truth, by austerity, by patience, and by courage—there is no doubt—these are the highest virtues. No one but you is both discerning of the feelings of others and grateful for the deeds performed.” Thus, the narrative flowed, revealing the auspicious rewards of virtue and the wisdom of the sages.