After a hundred years had passed, Mahadeva spoke gently to her. He revealed, “You will receive a portion of Nakula and, finding great happiness through him, you shall ultimately be reunited with your husband and return once more to Kailasa.” He continued, “Sharada, for the protection of the realm, will go to the delightful city of Mahavati. There, she will establish a safeguard on earth for the safety of the village.” Then, turning to Svarnavati, Mahadeva said, “Therefore, Svarnavati, you must go to Kailasa, the secret abode of the Yakshas.” Hearing these divine instructions, Svarnavati set out and made her way to Padmini. Upon her arrival, she took up residence in the house of Kamapala. Later, after Padmini had departed from that house, an auspicious writing was discovered. In the wake of this, the portion of Krishna, understanding the meaning of these events, gathered an army of one hundred and twenty thousand. Kamapala, powerful and resolute, assembled his own force of three hundred thousand. A great battle erupted between these two mighty armies. During this tumult, Padmini became the refuge for her brother and father. For their sake, she provided a letter of disappearance. Empowered by this, the two became invisible and struck fiercely at the enemy’s forces with their own swords. The leaders of the army, abandoning the fight, sought refuge with the portion of Krishna. Now, possessing divine sight, he advanced into battle and engaged his foe. There, having bound his adversary, he was filled with joy; having obtained the mark, he became fearless. The couple was then presented to King Jayachandra. When Jayachandra, powerful and renowned, saw his own wife at home, the portion of Krishna returned to his house during the bright fortnight of the eldest month. O Brahmin, thus have the auspicious deeds of the portion of Krishna been recounted to you. In the king’s assembly, the ruler of the earth was approached by one radiant, equal to the moon. Observing this arrival, the king, weighed down by sorrow, spoke: “By the mighty heroes, beginning with Krishna’s portion, fear has come to my village.” Hearing these words, the pure-hearted one meditated upon the all-pervading Shiva. From a portion of Jishnu was born Brahmananda, a man of great might. When Malana’s son departs, having abandoned his body, certain events will unfold. As this was being discussed, the steadfast minister was addressed by the king. The king, devising a scheme, planned to deceitfully slay Brahmananda, the great hero and foremost of kings, while he was alone, believing his purpose would then be fulfilled. When this was spoken, the king, with a clear mind, addressed the lord of the earth. He then approached Malana herself and informed her of these matters. Hearing his words, Malana bowed respectfully. The king said, “O great queen, your maidservant is named Velā, beautiful in form. She is of low caste and dark complexion, as I have learned. Therefore, consider my words and do what pleases you. Together with me, your son Brahmananda, mighty in strength, will quickly obtain a wife by approaching the king of the earth.” Upon hearing this, the queen—her mind clouded by divine illusion—related everything, and after hearing, the king spoke further. The king, exceedingly cunning, was intent on her destruction. Hearing this, Malana, filled with anger, declared to the king, “Do as I say, O king, or else I will give up my life.” That night, King Parimala, taking his mother’s command as his foremost duty and accompanied by his maternal uncle, set out at dawn for Harinagara.