When the hostile forces were vanquished by his blazing valor, the fame of Kākutstha spread instantly in all directions. His spotless glory radiated so brilliantly that it illuminated the ten directions, enveloping the world in its light. With a mighty fourfold army at his command, Kākutstha subdued many lands, bringing them under his sway. He punished the most powerful of kings, surpassing them in strength and virtue. Having conquered every direction and amassed a treasury filled with precious jewels, Kākutstha’s heart turned eagerly toward the performance of a great sacrifice. Journeying to the sacred site, Kākutstha paid homage to the venerable sage Vasiṣṭha, as well as to Vāmadeva and Kaśyapa. There he beheld other eminent sages, who had gathered from various holy places. These sages, resplendent like blazing fires, shone brilliantly as they assembled together. The illustrious Kākutstha approached them with proper reverence and respectfully greeted all the distinguished twice-born sages. Addressing the assembled sages, Kākutstha said, “All you revered sages, please listen to my words. O best among sages, my sacrifice is now prepared and ready. Please perform it with your utmost effort, and let there be no delay.” Agastya spoke, describing how the sacrifice had been prepared with many delightful ingredients and that all the required fees had been duly given. Through generous offerings of various gifts, Kākutstha brought joy and satisfaction to the sages. When the deities, having been worshipped according to the proper rites, departed for their own celestial abodes, Kākutstha, the lord of men, completed the sacrifice in accordance with sacred tradition. At that very moment, Yama, the foremost of ascetics, arrived—wise and intent on purifying the king. He had come to receive the sacrificial fee owed to the preceptor. Pressed by the preceptor, who insisted, “Give me my fee,” Raghu, the jewel among kings, gave away all his possessions as the preceptor’s due. When Yama arrived, Raghu welcomed him with respect, performing all the prescribed rituals using vessels of clay. Observing these arrangements for worship, the great sage, skilled in the art of words, spoke sweetly. Raghu had given away all his wealth solely for the sake of the preceptor’s fee. After a moment of meditation, Raghu, with hands joined in humility, addressed the sage: “O revered one, as long as I am able, I will strive with all my might for your sake.” Intent on fulfilling his promise, Raghu set out to conquer Kubera. As Raghu approached, Kubera, having been forewarned, understood his purpose. There, a miraculous shower of gold occurred, revealing the finest of gold mines. Raghu offered this excellent mine to his preceptor and reported all other superior treasures to the king. This gold mine, it was said, would swiftly grant the heart’s deepest wishes to those who sought its blessings. It was declared that this place would forever remain a supreme holy site, removing all sins. An annual festival would be observed there on the twelfth day of the bright half of the month of Vaiśākha. Having accomplished his purpose, Raghu set out for the teacher’s hermitage, gathering the remaining wealth. Thus, through the revelation of the eminent sage, the greatness of the gold mine became known to all. At this time, Viśvāmitra, filled with anger, addressed his own disciple Kautsa, who found himself in a troubled state. Kautsa had repeatedly requested something difficult to obtain. Viśvāmitra, foremost among sages and endowed with divine knowledge, resolved to undertake severe austerities in his own hermitage, devoted to his ascetic practice.