By the powerful act of churning, the fierce conflict between the gods and demons was subdued. At the ocean’s edge, a multitude of precious jewels remained, their brilliance undiminished. The command was given: “Let the ocean be churned quickly; there is no need for further deliberation.” Thus, the churning proceeded, and from its depths emerged the radiant Kaustubha gem. As the ocean continued to swirl, Dhanvantari arose, holding the vessel of nectar, and the moon was born as well. Soon after, Uccaiḥśravā, the finest of horses, appeared, followed by the nectar itself and Rambhā, the celestial nymph. The sacred conch Pāñcajanya came to rest in the hand of the enemy of Mura, signifying its divine possession. In this way, fourteen diverse jewels were obtained from the ocean’s churning. The gods and demons then gathered, sitting together to consult and divide the treasures. Suddenly, a great commotion arose, and Nārada appeared once again. At that moment, Hari, assuming a bewildering form as a beautiful woman, approached. All present, weakened in body and mind, fell under the spell of desire’s arrows. With remarkable skill, Hari gave the nectar to the gods. Entering among them, he drank the supreme nectar himself. Yet, due to his contact with the nectar, the demon Rāhu did not perish immediately. From Rāhu’s body, copious blood flowed forth. Those who bathe and purify themselves at that place, intent on beholding Rāhu, attain their desired objects and the merit equal to giving a thousand cows. After dividing the shares, all participants became possessors of jewels. The seven-mouthed horse, born of the ocean, was given to Sūrya, the sun god. The nectar was bestowed upon the hosts of gods, and the moon was given to Śaṃbhu, Lord Shiva. These treasures were presented in the delightful Nandana garden, the playground of Indra. The great treasure Mahāpadma found its abode with Kubera, the lord of wealth. Wherever Mahāpadma spreads, all creatures proceed toward dissolution. From that time onward, the great god Shiva has been known as Nīlakaṇṭha, the blue-throated one. Whoever is freed from all sins becomes a possessor of all jewels. Then, all the gods, led by Brahma and Vishnu, took their treasures and departed. Arriving at Ujjayini, they became bearers of jewels. Therefore, it is proclaimed that Padma, the goddess of fortune, may forever dwell here, unmoving. Those blessed ones who perform bathing, giving, and worship at this sacred site are free from evil deeds, poverty, and misfortune. Whoever seeks wealth, children, knowledge, or fulfills many desires attains all these wishes and becomes truly blessed. Those who listen to this holy story or recite it daily are graced with its blessings. Thus ends the forty-fourth chapter, called 'The Description of the Story of Padmavati,' in the section on the greatness of the Avanti region, in the fifth Avanti Khanda of the glorious Skanda Mahapurana, comprising eighty-one thousand verses. In the following chapter, it is told that Kumudvati was born at the same time as the city of Padmavati. Once, during a pilgrimage, I journeyed to Kushasthali. Merely by seeing that sacred place, one is freed from the sin of killing a Brahmin. There, noble priests perform various sacrifices, and the virtuous wives of sages also serve, upholding the sanctity of the site.