Suffering Minimisation Technique

1. The Padma Purana, Patala-khanda Lord Shiva to Durga : “O Mahadevi, the result of whatever sin forces a man to suffer for ten years outside of Mathura can be destroyed within ten days by living in Mathura.”


2. Vishnu Purana says: “Mathura is the abode of Mahadeva, the deity of all deities and great devotee of Hari. Mahadeva executed his austerities in Mathura, the place which can destroy all sins.”


3. In the Skanda Purana, Mathura-khanda, it is said: “Is there any type of result which cannot be attained in Mathura, where Kshetrapala Mahadeva exists eternally and where there are holy places like Vishrama-ghata? Mathura gives the three goals of human life [religion, wealth, and sense gratification] to those who wish to enjoy sensual and earthly pleasures. It grants salvation to those who seek it and bestows devotional qualities on the devotees. Wise men should take shelter of Mathura.”