Tishthedyugasahasram Tu - Varaha Purana, Mathura Mahatama (165.60)

Tishthedyugasahasram Tu - Varaha Purana, Mathura Mahatama (165.60)

Tishthedyugasahasram Tu Padenaikena Yah Puman.
Tasyadhikam Bhavetpunyam Mathurayam Nivasinah.

- Varaha Purana, Mathura Mahatama (165.60)

Even one who performs severe penance by standing on one leg for a thousand yugas cannot attain the merit that is naturally bestowed upon one who resides in Mathurā (Braj).