Accompanied by her companions, she journeyed to the splendid city of Bahlika. After her visit, she returned to her own land, but not before honoring Bahlika—a city inhabited by foreigners. There, the devoted courtesan immersed herself in singing and dancing, offering her art as worship. Amidst these events, a radiant god, filled with joy, emerged from the very heart of the earth. He spoke, recounting, “I was placed in the pit of the earth by Kālāgni Rudra.” Upon hearing these words, Shobha was overcome with sorrow and despondency. She made her way back to Svarnavati and recounted all that had transpired to Dita. Suvarnangi, consoling those around her, devoted herself to worshipping Chandika. At the close of night, shrouded in darkness, she went to seek the blessings of Jagadambika. In this time, there was a woman named Padmini, beloved of Manideva—the commander of Kubera himself. Padmini approached the god of gods, the consort of Uma, and after a hundred years, Mahadeva spoke to her: “By obtaining a portion of Nakula and enjoying great happiness with him, you will be reunited with your husband and return to Kailasa.” Elsewhere, Sharada was destined to travel for the protection of the realm, journeying to the delightful city of Mahavati. There, she established a protective measure upon the earth, safeguarding the village. Then Svarnavati received the command: she was to go to Kailasa, the secret abode of the Yakshas. Hearing this, Svarnavati went to Padmini and, upon arrival, took up residence at the house of Kamapala. After some time, when Padmini left that house, an auspicious writing was discovered. By this sign, the portion of Krishna, commanding an army of one hundred and twenty thousand, prepared for action. Kamapala, powerful and resolute, mustered his own force of three hundred thousand. A great battle erupted between the two armies. In the midst of this turmoil, Padmini’s brother and father sought refuge with her. Out of compassion, she gave them a letter of disappearance, rendering them invisible. Hidden from sight, the two struck fiercely at the enemy’s forces with their swords. Seeing this, the leaders of the army, abandoning the battle, sought refuge with the portion of Krishna. Gaining divine sight, he approached and engaged in combat. There, upon subduing his adversary and receiving a mark of victory, he became fearless. The victorious couple was then presented to King Jayachandra. The powerful Jayachandra, upon returning home, found his own wife there. In the bright fortnight of the eldest month, the portion of Krishna also returned home. Thus, O Brahmin, have you heard the auspicious deeds of the portion of Krishna. Later, as the king sat in his assembly, he was approached by one radiant as the moon. Upon seeing this arrival, the king, weighed down by sorrow, spoke: “Because of the mighty heroes, beginning with Krishna’s portion, fear has come to my village.” In response, the pure-hearted one, meditating upon the all-pervading Shiva, revealed that from a portion of Jishnu would be born Brahmananda, a man of great might. Yet, when Malana’s son would leave his body, a new turn would come. As these matters were discussed, the steadfast minister was addressed by the king. The king plotted: “Deceitfully slay Brahmananda, the great hero and foremost of kings, when he is alone, and thus accomplish your purpose.” When these words were spoken, the king, his mind clear, addressed the lord of the earth. Then, he himself approached Malana and informed her of all that had transpired. Upon hearing these words, the king bowed in respect.