You will defeat him through devotion; therefore, serve Dharmaja. With this assurance, the noble one, filled with joy, summoned Andhaka and addressed him, saying, “O mighty-armed one, accept this kingdom, which I now relinquish.” At that time, Prahlāda too journeyed to the sacred hermitage of Badarikā, where, with hands joined in reverence, he bowed at the feet of the Lord. The Lord questioned him, “O great demon, for what reason have you bowed here before me, without having conquered me?” Prahlāda replied with deep devotion, “O Janārdana, you are Nārāyaṇa, the infinite one, clad in yellow garments. You are the imperishable, the great Lord, the eternal, the supreme person. The learned, having completed their studies, recite your name, and those engaged in sacrifice worship you. You are the great fish, the horse-headed one, and the noble tortoise. You are also the man-lion who destroyed my father. You are the sun, the moon, the origin of all that is immovable and movable, O Lord, master, banner of the king of birds. The entire universe is pervaded by you; who could ever conquer you, O Mādhava? Truly, you are unconquerable, O all-pervading, imperishable one.” The Lord responded, “O Daitya, by exclusive devotion, you have defeated me. For the sake of discipline, I shall grant you a boon; choose whatever you desire.” Prahlāda humbly asked, “Let all my sins, both bodily and mental, be destroyed. Even if this boon has been granted to another, bestow it also upon me.” The Lord said, “Ask for a second boon, O Asura, and I shall grant it.” Prahlāda requested, “Let those devoted to worshipping the gods, whose minds are fixed on you, who are dedicated to you—may they attain your grace.” The Lord replied, “Choose that, O mighty-armed one; I will grant it without hesitation.” Prahlāda then said, “May my renown always be through your lotus feet.” The Lord assured him, “By my grace, you shall become ageless and immortal. For one whose mind is fixed on me, there will be no bondage of action for you. O Daitya, perform supreme righteousness befitting your own lineage.” Prahlāda asked, “O teacher of the world, having renounced the kingdom, how shall I accept it again?” The Lord instructed, “Become the adviser for the welfare of the Daityas and Dānavas.” Having bowed to the Lord, and pleased, Prahlāda returned to his own city. Though invited to rule, Nārada did not accept the kingdom. Instead, meditating and remembering Keśava, the incomprehensible, he stood there, his body purified by yoga. Even though he had been defeated and had relinquished the kingdom, he remained, placing his mind in the support of pure consciousness. Though consecrated and knowing the eternal duty of kings, Prahlāda then consecrated Lalo in his own position as ruler. “How does he dwell together with the gods and others?” the sage inquired. By austerity, worshipping the lord of the gods—the wielder of the trident, the three-eyed one—Andhaka obtained immunity from burning by fire and from being wetted by water. Making Shukra his priest, Andhaka dwelled in meditation. Having conquered the whole earth, he defeated the kings of men. With them, he went to the wondrous peak of Meru. Ascending the mountain, he made arrangements for protection in Amarāvatī and then departed.