In that sacred region, the king beheld a wondrous gathering of celestial women. Some had eyes shaped like lotus petals, others like blue lilies; their teeth shone with the brilliance of lightning, and their bodies were slender and graceful. Their curling locks were adorned at the parting of their hair, and they wore beautiful necklaces and garlands as ornaments. Their ears were graced with jewel-studded earrings and enchanting ear ornaments, marking them as auspicious and divine, much like the celestial nymphs themselves. These blessed women of exquisite form played joyfully together, accompanied by the music of vīṇās, flutes, drums, paṇavas, and gomukhas. The air was filled with the resounding notes of conches and drums, and the melodies of various delightful instruments. Ever joyful and playful, these women sported together, skilled in many kinds of song and music. Maddened by desire, they gathered day and night, their hearts absorbed in the rapture of music and companionship. The place was not only filled with such beauty and joy but was also served by ascetics, forest-dwellers, perfected beings, graduates, celibates, and those accomplished in mantras, austerities, and sacrifices. Witnessing this supremely beautiful field, the king’s heart was filled with devotion and awe. He thought to himself, “Here, in this sacred place, I will worship the eternal Lord—the teacher of the world, the supreme god, the highest shore, the supreme abode, the lord of all lords—Viṣṇu, infinite and unconquered.” He recognized this as the supreme tīrtha of the mind, known as Puruṣottama, where the great wish-fulfilling banyan tree stood. There, too, was the image called Indranīla, protected by the god himself, and no other auspicious Vaiṣṇava image was seen in that place. Resolving firmly, the king declared, “I shall make every effort so that the god, lord of the world, Viṣṇu of unfailing valor, may appear before me. With sacrifices, gifts, austerities, oblations, meditations, worship, and proper fasting, I shall observe this supreme vow. With an undistracted mind, intent solely on this, and with no other thought, I shall begin the establishment of the temple of Viṣṇu.” Having thus resolved, the king, O best of twice-born, began the construction of a temple for Hari in that very place. He summoned all the calculators and teachers accomplished in the scriptures and, filled with great joy, carefully purified the ground. Learned brāhmaṇas, well-versed in the Vedas and śāstras, joined him, along with ministers and counselors expert in the science of architecture. Consulting with them all, he chose an auspicious day and a favorable hour, when the moon and stars were well aligned and the planets propitious. With the sounds of victory and blessing, with various delightful instruments, with the resonant chanting of the Vedas and sweet melodies, the preparations began. Flowers, grains, rice, fragrances, and full pots with lamps were brought forth, and the king offered arghya with faith and full concentration. Having performed the rite, the king summoned the valiant lord of Kaliṅga, the lord of Utkala, and the lord of Kośala, addressing them with these words: “Go forth together, all of you, with full attention for the purpose of stones, taking along the chief artisans skilled in stonework. Survey the wide Vindhya mountain, adorned with many caves; examine all its slopes, cut out auspicious stones, and have them transported by carts and boats without delay.” Thus instructing those kings, the lord of the earth spoke again to his ministers and priests: “Let messengers go everywhere and announce my command wherever kings dwell on earth, and let them go swiftly. Go forth together, all of you, with elephants, horses, chariots, and infantry, along with ministers and priests, by the order of Indradyumna.” The messengers, faithful to the great-souled king, went forth and delivered his words to the other kings. Hearing the summons, all the kings quickly arrived, each surrounded by their own armies—those from every direction: the south, the west, the north; those living on frontiers, residing nearby, from the mountains, and from the islands—whoever they were. Many learned Brahmins also arrived, having heard Indradyumna’s command, coming with chariots, elephants, infantry, horses, and abundant wealth. Seeing this grand assembly of kings, ministers, and priests, the king’s heart was gladdened. He respectfully addressed them, saying, “Hear me, O best of kings, as I speak briefly about this most excellent and holy field, which bestows both enjoyment and liberation. My mind is troubled, pondering how I might accomplish the great horse-sacrifice, the supreme sacrifice, and the construction of a Vaiṣṇava temple. With your excellent assistance, O foremost of kings, I can accomplish all this, if you will become my helpers.” As the wise king of kings spoke thus, all the assembled kings, delighted and joyful, responded at his command. They showered him with wealth and jewels: with gold, gems, pearls, fine blankets, deerskins, precious rugs, and splendid carpets; with diamonds, cat’s-eye gems, rubies, lotus gems, sapphires, elephants, horses, other riches, chariots, and female elephants; with countless goods of all kinds, both valuable and humble; and with rice, barley, wheat, beans, and sesame seeds; with siddhartha, chickpeas, wheat, lentils, wild millet, honey, nivara rice, and kulattha beans. Thus, with the support and offerings of the assembled kings and Brahmins, the great king prepared to fulfill his vow and establish the supreme temple to Lord Viṣṇu.