Despite all their efforts, none succeeded, and much time slipped by in vain. When the season had passed, word of their actions began to stir curiosity among the people. Then, the queen—flawless in every limb—turned to her husband and spoke earnestly, “If I am truly dear to you, tell me the truth. You perform your duties faithfully, yet your pain does not subside. What is this, O gentle one? Even though you are afflicted by every disease, have you forgotten something?” The king replied, “One who has mounted the ocean of worldly existence should not be questioned too much by you.” Yet, as the days passed, the couple lay together upon their bed, and she pressed him again, “Tell me that very matter which I asked you about before. Is there something here that must be kept secret? Why do you conceal it from me?” Thus questioned insistently, the king of the Śakas was compelled to answer. He said, “Abandon your human disposition and recall your former lineage. Go to my mother and father, O fair-smiling one, and seek their favor. Having received their command and honored them as is proper, you may proceed. The account of one’s previous birth is difficult to obtain, even for the gods.” Obediently, the flawless queen went before her mother-in-law and father-in-law. With humility, she addressed them: “I wish to make something known; please listen attentively. I desire to go to the sacred Kokāmukha, and for that, I seek your guidance. Until today, I have never asked either of you for anything. Your son is always afflicted with pain in his head. He has abandoned all pleasures and comforts and is greatly tormented. Never before have I revealed this most profound secret. Let both husband and wife reflect upon this together, indeed in every way.” Then, taking his bride gently by the hand, the prince spoke: “Elephants, horses, chariots, vehicles, and women radiant as apsarases—all these are established in you. Wealth, refuge, and kingdom are founded in you. Life and progeny as well are rooted in you.” Grasping his father’s feet, he continued with humility, “I wish to go swiftly to that great Kokāmukha. By going there, my pain will be destroyed, and the kingdom, army, and treasury shall all be mine without doubt.” Hearing his son’s words, the king of the Śakas understood. Merchants, townspeople, Vaiśyas, and noble women joined in their prayers and preparations. After a long journey, the prince and his noble wife finally arrived at Kokāmukha. There, the noble lady spoke to her husband, “What you previously asked me, I will now tell you.” Hearing these words from his beloved, the illustrious prince replied, “Night has now fallen; let us rest comfortably and sleep.” When morning dawned, after bathing and adorning themselves in fine linen, she began to recount her story: “I was once seized by a hunter, like a fish caught by a hook. From the blow he struck, pain arose in my head. O gentle one, this which you asked before has now been told to you.