With a heart overflowing with generosity, Āhlāda bestowed upon his guests a hundred horses and elephants, each adorned with pearls and jewels. As he prepared for their departure, his voice trembled, choked with love and emotion. After enduring a month on that fearful path, Āhlāda, his spirits lifted, journeyed onward with his wife and son. Together, they reached the city called Daśahāra. News of their arrival reached King Pṛthvīrāja, who was struck with great astonishment. He marveled at the story: how she, once an apsaras, had abandoned her celestial form to come to earth as a woman; how, after succumbing to consumption, she had attained the heavenly world. Sūta then spoke to the sage, recounting another tale from the land of Pāñcāla, where there lived a king named Balavarddhana. This noble ruler belonged to the Bisen dynasty and was deeply learned in the essence of the Vedas. He had two sons, both devoted to the duties of kṣatriyas. When one son reached twelve years of age, he became known as Mayūradhvaja. Mayūradhvaja was self-controlled, silent, and dedicated to the path of a forest-dweller. At that time, the blessed commander Agnibhū was pleased. Even Mayūradhvaja, witnessing the child entirely made of gold, was amazed. Mayūradhvaja spoke: "He drinks his mother's excellent milk and always slays the daityas and dānavas. Salutations to you, lord of Devasenā, slayer of Mahiṣāsura. Be gracious, O all-pervading one, bearer of Guha's power, imperishable one." Hearing this praise, the commander of the army spoke to Mayūradhvaja. Thus addressed by the god, the king humbly replied. Having said, "So be it," Skanda vanished from that place once more. Mayuranagara, the city named for its peacock glory, was filled with multitudes of people. Laharo, a relative, after ten years of earnest effort, finally pleased the blessed Lord Varuna, master of the waters. Hearing Varuna's nectar-like words, King Laharo was filled with joy. Varuna declared, "Therefore, you are called Prachetas; salutations to you, O Prachetas. You restrain the flow of waters, not hindered by anyone. For binding the Daityas and for the victory of the gods." Thus praised by the wise king, the god blessed them. There was a city, vast—measuring thirty yojanas—inhabited by the four varnas. By Varuna's grace, the king obtained a queen named Shubhana. In her, he begot ten sons. Afterward, a daughter was born, named Madanamanjari. Considering Devasiṃha, the excellent descendant of the lunar dynasty, as a worthy match, Madanamanjari was wed. Their son, Ranadhira, was strong and possessed a lakh of coins. Bowing to King Parimala, renowned in his lineage, Ranadhira sought his blessing. Hearing of these events, King Parimala, wise and discerning, summoned Devasiṃha. Devasiṃha, powerful yet humble-minded, addressed his paternal uncle. He was earnestly requested in many ways by all, accompanied by the assembly of the twice-born. Then King Parimala spoke these words to the steadfast Ranadhira, continuing the noble lineage and tradition.