Upon hearing the goddess’s words, Vīrasena, moved by devotion, cut off his own head and offered it as a sacrifice. Witnessing this profound act, the chief of the army perceived the entire story from its very beginning, understanding the full reason behind these events. Pleased by the king’s selfless offering, the goddess bestowed life upon him and spoke graciously. Vīrasena, grateful, prayed that his entire lineage might enjoy long life. With a tranquil mind, Rupasena and his daughter—who possessed the power to assume any form—asked, “Among all, who has shown the greatest affection? Please tell us.” The response was clear: the king, who gave his own body for the sake of a servant, demonstrated the highest affection. The sister’s love was that of a relative, and the son’s was the dutiful love of a child. Yet, wise Rupasena himself showed great affection to the king. In another wondrous city, Bhogavati, King Rupavarma ruled his kingdom with dignity. Within an auspicious enclosure in his house, he resided peacefully. One day, an excellent woman, suitable for him, approached the sage Shuka. She was Chandravati, the auspicious daughter of the king of Magadha. Hearing of her, King Rupavarma sought the guidance of Ganesha, the best among the twice-born. Ganesha swiftly traveled to the auspicious land of Magadha. There, prayers were offered to Shiva, the peaceful one who grants all desires, the remover of suffering and the embodiment of Mrida and Ananda. When the brahmin had spoken thus, Chandravati declared, “There is a certain man on earth who is suitable for me.” Inspired, the goddess sought Durga, the granter of wishes, offering salutations to the Mother of the Universe who fulfills all aims. She praised Durga, recognizing her as Svāhā, Svadhā, and Sandhyā, and repeated her salutations. Pleased by these praises, the Mother of the Universe, the essence of all, granted her blessing. At the end of the month, taking the form of perfection, she arranged the marriage. On a certain day, Menā gave Madanamañjarī in marriage, and Menakā declared, “O King, these are the marriages considered proper.” Menakā explained that there are three kinds of women, each suitable for the groom, and offered to tell the king the reason as she had seen and as it had happened. There was once a man, childless but devoted to the gods, whose wife was faithful. Yet, he was addicted to gambling and wine. Witnessing his conduct, his parents left for the forest. Their son, Madapāla, squandered all their wealth and eventually arrived at the beautiful city of Candrapura, where Hemapati lived. Madapāla introduced himself, saying, “I am the son of Devayājī; I have brought only a little wealth.” But a great wind swept away his property, leaving him with nothing. Hearing this, Hemapati spoke to his wife, Kāmamañjarī, saying, “By your command, I will give Candrakānti, my daughter, to this suitor.” Hemapati welcomed Madapāla into his own house as his daughter’s husband. Madapāla requested, “Give the order, O Lord of Wealth, and I will go to my own house without delay.” Hemapati gave him the maid Candrakānti and then returned home. Tragically, Madapāla killed the maid and abandoned his wife, leaving her without wealth and alone.