In that sacred realm, Udaya—who was a partial incarnation of Krishna—approached the supreme Brahman. With a resolute heart, he declared, “Today, for the destruction of the Agni lineage, I will journey to Delhi.” He assured, “Once again, I shall return to you and play in secret. Thus, O king, I beheld the Krishna portion in deep yogic sleep.” The king, upon hearing these mysterious words, was filled with wonder. He gave a sign to his attendants and spoke, “Go swiftly to King Padmakara and deliver this sign.” Hearing the king’s command, all the mighty warriors of the Agni lineage prepared themselves. Among them, Bhagadamta stood out as the leader of thousands. “O king,” someone said, “Padmini is my sister, skilled in secret knowledge.” By this leader, a beautiful boon was granted—the supreme power of disappearance. Hearing of this wondrous gift, the king was filled with supreme joy. Meanwhile, the mighty warriors led by Krishna’s portion arrived. The king of the earth then gathered many ornaments. He declared, “The king named Lakshana is not in my prison.” Having said this, he revealed that portion of Krishna to the household. Trusting the king’s words, someone was overcome with deep distress. When Kamapala heard of Krishna’s arrival, though strong, he was also fearful. With joined palms and head bowed, he spoke, “My daughter is a lotus-faced woman, adorned with auspicious marks.” Hearing this, Krishna’s portion, along with his forces, responded, “O king, your brother bears the marks of Padmī. I do not know where the king, who is as dear to me as my own life, has gone on this earth.” In grief, the Krishna portion cried out, “Alas, O son of Ratnabhānu, devotee of Vishnu, bestower of auspiciousness!” Overwhelmed, Krishna’s portion, beloved of the Vaishnavas, fainted. Then the goddess Svarṇavatī, accompanied by her attendant Śobhā, intervened. Śobhā, skilled in the magic of the mlecchas, was sent forth. She addressed the king, “Hear, O foremost of kings. Your royal couple has been taken away—by whom and to where, I shall reveal. Āhlāda is the valiant one on the moon, and the god Tālana is mighty.” Having spoken thus, the courtesan Śobhanā, assuming a yogic form, led the great warriors—now disguised as ascetics—at the front. Āhlāda rode an elephant, Indula mounted the steed Karāla, while Krishna’s portion took Bindula and made the horse dance with joy. They searched tirelessly through a magical region stretching a hundred yojanas, seeking the king marked by auspicious signs, but he could not be found. Again, Śobhanā, accompanied by her companions, journeyed to the city of Mayūra, then to the village of Innagaḍha among the people, and finally to the splendid city of Bahlika. After these travels, she returned to her own land, honoring Bahlika—a city inhabited by foreigners—and devoted herself to singing and dancing there. In the midst of these events, a god, filled with joy, emerged from the depths of the earth, declaring, “I was placed in the pit of the earth by Kālāgni Rudra.” Upon hearing this, Shobha herself became despondent. Once more, she returned to Svarṇavatī and recounted everything to Dita. Suvarnangi, offering consolation, worshipped Chandika. When night’s darkness descended, she went to Jagadambika in devotion. There was a woman named Padmini, beloved of Manideva. Manideva was renowned as the commander of Kubera. At last, that noble woman, Padmini, approached the god of gods, the consort of Uma.