Jīmūtavāhana, filled with devotion, made his way to the temple to worship. As he entered, his eyes fell upon a woman, and in that very moment, he was pierced by the arrows of desire. Overwhelmed, Jīmūtavāhana offered salutations to Madana, the god of love, and to Pradyumna, the son of Kṛṣṇa, whose power is famed. Again and again, he bowed to Kāma, the five-arrowed deity, and to Pradyumna. Pleased by this reverence, the blessed Makaradhvaja, the deity of love, smiled upon him. Meanwhile, Viśvāvasu, renowned as the son of the king, bowed to the sages Nara and Nārāyaṇa. Mounted upon Garuḍa, he arrived at the place where Jīmūtavāhana was, and found him grieving deeply, expressing his sorrow in many ways. After comforting the elderly woman present, Viśvāvasu gently inquired, “By whom has this sorrow come?” She, afflicted by separation from her beloved, lamented her noble lineage and the pain she endured. Then Garuḍa, carrying Jīmūtavāhana, soared along the sky’s path. Kamalākṣī witnessed this sight: Jīmūtavāhana, seemingly devoured by Garuḍa, standing aloft in the heavens. Suddenly, Garuḍa, frightened, descended swiftly and addressed the Lord: “O wise one, listen to my words. I have come before you to protect her son. Afflicted by the sorrow of that serpent, he has gained an enemy. O wise one, forsake human food and accept divine nourishment—for Jīmūtavāhana and for the daughter of the Vidyādharas.” Garuḍa continued, “You have attained the most excellent kingdom in the city of the Vidyādharas.” Having spoken thus, the god vanished, and Jīmūtavāhana received the kingdom from his father. At this point, the Vetāla humbly addressed the king, affirming that the king’s nature to help others was established by destiny. Through the power of a devoted wife and the gift of life from the king, Śaṃkhacūḍa, now fearless, approached his enemy. To the south of King Candraśekhara’s city, there lived a merchant named Ratnadatta, righteous and prosperous in wealth and grain. Upon seeing the excellent form of a woman, Ratnadatta approached the king and said, “Take her, O ocean of compassion; she is suitable for you, created by fate.” The king then instructed his minister Vidura, “You also go, O wise one.” After giving these instructions, King Candraśekhara returned home. His wife, Śyāmalā, knowing her husband had arrived, worshipped him with incense, lamps, flowers, and other appropriate offerings. Out of great fear, she cried out loudly, “haṃbhā.” At that time, the king, having slain a tiger quickly, rejoiced. With a humble heart, he addressed King Candraśekhara, who was known for his righteousness. Due to the curse of Prahlada, he had obtained the body of a tiger. The king, having returned home, slept soundly and joyfully. Following the king’s instructions, his minister went to where the woman of desire was staying. The power of her form was such that the king would fall into delusion. Thinking thus, the king decided not to perform the marriage. Instead, she, blessed with an excellent complexion, became the wife of Balabhadra.