On the tenth day of the bright half of the month of Bhadra, Malana was overcome with deep sorrow. She was a noble lady from the Kacchapadeshiya region, descended from the revered lineage of Gautama. In her grief, Malana called for her son Ahlada and his younger brother, both dearly beloved to her. With a heavy heart, she addressed them, saying, “That lord will not come to you.” Hearing these words, the virtuous Malana wept aloud, lamenting, “Alas, O portion of Rama, mighty-armed one, child, beautiful portion of Krishna!” At that moment, Parimala’s son saw the queen in her distress and, moved by compassion, asked, “Romaharshana, tell us: Who is this, and what did he do?” The story was then revealed: Parimala’s father had served as the minister to King Anangamahi. Parimala, his daughter, was born into this noble house. When the time came for her marriage, her father arranged a svayaṃvara, and she was married according to proper rites, joyfully entering her new home. From their union, a son was born—Jananāyaka. This heroic son grew in strength and valor, and by force, he conquered the kings dwelling along the banks of the Sindhu. Once, the great king, Jananāyaka, set out with his army, and a fierce battle ensued between him and another king. After this conflict, Jananāyaka abandoned his kingdom and family, journeying to Mahāvatī, where he settled and became renowned throughout the land by his own name. In time, the great king, with the consent of other rulers, ordered Jananāyaka’s capture. He assembled a force of a hundred thousand soldiers and advanced to the banks of the Netravatī. There, Jananāyaka, strong-armed and self-controlled, took up his sword and pressed forward. He seized the crown from the general who sat atop an elephant. The general addressed him, “You are a Kṣatriya, the provider for me, a Brāhmaṇa.” Hearing this, Jananāyaka respectfully bestowed upon him auspicious wealth. Exhausted from his efforts, Jananāyaka rested in the shade of a banyan tree. Meanwhile, Vāmana, having learned the truth of the situation from his own messengers, understood what had transpired. When the divine horse was stolen, Jananāyaka awoke and, upon seeing the mark of the horse’s hoof, fearlessly approached Vāmana. Jananāyaka was known to be a source of laughter among Kṣatriyas, yet he was also a bringer of fear upon the earth. It was said that if not appeased, the portion of Krishna within him would surely destroy the city. Frightened by this threat, Vāmana resolved to hand over Harinagara. A golden whip, adorned with various gems, was presented. Then, the son of Parimala, subdued, spoke to the king. Having spoken, the hero departed for the great city of Kanyakubja. When he arrived, he was challenged: “Who are you, arriving here on horseback, fearless best of Kṣatriyas?” Jananāyaka replied, “O great king, I have been sent by the Chandravamsha.” The powerful king, together with the Chandravamsha clan, responded. He instructed, “Therefore, you, with your own forces and accompanied by Ahlada and others, must proceed.” Thus addressed, Lakshana bowed to Jayachandra. Jayachandra, upon hearing this, summoned the leader of the people. He declared, “King Parimala, being cruel, abandoned me, his own sovereign.” Yet, considering his kinsman dear, he dismissed the guards. Thus unfolded the tale of Malana’s sorrow, the valor of Jananāyaka, and the complex bonds of kings and kin, as remembered in the sacred narrative.