By the grace of fortune, two sons stood out as mighty heroes, renowned for vanquishing their foes. At that time, the goddess Brāhmī declared, “The auspicious arrow belongs to Pāvaka.” Hearing these words, the messengers set forth toward Dehalī, intent on their purpose. When this news reached the king, he approached Mahādeva, the great consort of Umā, seeking guidance. Sūta then spoke to the sage: “In the southern direction lies a lake called Bindu. Its shores are graced by a village that stretches for a yojana. Within this village lived a king descended from the lineage of Viṣvaksena. Through the power of his celibacy, his energy was firmly established in his head. He worshipped Prajāpati, the foremost among the gods, by performing sacrifices. After ten months, a daughter was born to him, embodying every virtue. As she reached twelve years of age, her beauty shone brilliantly. At her father’s command, kings from distant lands were summoned swiftly, each accompanied by their chief warriors. They gathered at Bindugaḍha, where a grand festival was held. The king stationed his own army to ensure the safety of all the assembled monarchs. After carefully observing the gathered kings, the king approached one who bore auspicious marks. Among those present were forty and fifty, surrounded by others of measured age. The king saw his equal, protected by joyous companions. Then the heroic Lakṣaṇa, taking the excellent hand, stood among the earth-kings and their powerful forces. Tālana, stationed with the lioness, joyfully seized the iron club. Āhlāda, mounted on an elephant trumpeting five sounds, held a spear as his weapon. Kṛṣṇāṃśa, riding Bindulā, took up a splendid sword. The god, riding upon his wish, wielded the Bhairava javelin. Lakṣaṇa, taking up his bow, prepared the Vaiṣṇava weapons once more. For the duration of a yāma, these warriors engaged in fierce battle. Eventually, Śāradānandana traveled to Dehalī and, according to custom, gave his daughter—endowed with wealth and grain—in marriage. Meanwhile, the king arrived and spoke: “Ah, friend, great hero, what is your intention now?” Lakṣaṇa, lacking dharma and associated with mixed castes, had his residence shunned by those who knew the ways of dharma. Upon hearing all this, Padmākara—skilled in magical arts—confined Lakṣaṇa in his own house, locking him away in a stone prison. By the boon of the goddess, Devasimha, at night, and at the waxing of the moon, all gathered and spoke, joining together. Padmākara, hearing this, performed the magic of Śambara. Then Indula fitted the excellent arrow to his bow, and all the mighty ones were awakened by the Kāma weapon. The enemy armies surged forth, destroying everything in their path. King Śāradānanda arrived, bowing in reverence to them. He offered a variety of foods and splendid ornaments. His daughter, devoted to preparing abundant rice, and Lakṣaṇa arrived at the house on the eighth day of the dark half of Māgha, marking the culmination of these events.