Srimad Bhagavatam — Panchama Skandha, Shloka 34
Varṣa-devatā Worship in Jambūdvīpa: Hayagrīva/Hayaśīrṣa, Nṛsiṁha, Kāmadeva (Pradyumna), Matsya, Kūrma, and Varāha
उत्तरेषु च कुरुषु भगवान् यज्ञपुरुष: कृतवराहरूप आस्ते तं तु देवी हैषा भू: सह कुरुभिरस्खलितभक्तियोगेनोपधावति इमां च परमामुपनिषदमावर्तयति ॥ ३४ ॥
uttareṣu ca kuruṣu bhagavān yajña-puruṣaḥ kṛta-varāha-rūpa āste taṁ tu devī haiṣā bhūḥ saha kurubhir askhalita-bhakti-yogenopadhāvati imāṁ ca paramām upaniṣadam āvartayati.
शुकदेव गोस्वामी बोले—हे राजन्! जम्बूद्वीप के उत्तर भाग में, उत्तरकुरु-वर्ष में, यज्ञपुरुष भगवान् वराह-रूप धारण करके निवास करते हैं। वहाँ देवी पृथ्वी और अन्य निवासी कुरुओं सहित अच्युत, अविचल भक्ति-योग से उनकी उपासना करते हैं और इस परम उपनिषद्-मंत्र का बार-बार जप करते हैं।
FAQs
It states that the Supreme Lord, as Yajña-puruṣa, resides among the northern Kurus in the form of Varāha, and is worshiped there by Bhū-devī and the Kurus with unwavering bhakti.
Because He is the true Lord and enjoyer of all sacrifices; the verse emphasizes that devotion to Him is the essential purpose behind yajña.
Maintain steady devotional practice—regular prayer/chanting, remembrance of the Lord, and consistent service—without giving up due to distractions or changing circumstances.