Restrained by my revered teacher and the eminent sages, I found myself unable to act as I wished. In his anger, Śuka, the great sage, pronounced a curse upon me, declaring, “This boy is a mere prattler.” The moment these words were uttered, I became Śuka’s younger brother. All the assembled sages regarded Śuka, that great soul, as the foremost knower of true meaning. Yet, in a future time, O good one, I myself shall grant a boon to Śuka. He will remain ever devoted to the welfare of the virtuous. After his life ends in Mathurā, he shall ascend to the world of Brahmā. Tirelessly, and without weariness, he will utter “Mathurā” and “Mathura” aloud, his devotion unwavering. As for me, I was captured by a Śabara and kept confined in a cage. Yet, by the sage’s grace, knowledge never abandoned me, not even for a moment. So, be at peace, O highly fortunate one; do not let your mind fall into sorrow. Those words, pleasing to the heart, bestowed liberation upon Śuka. Now, I reside there, gentle one, having come here for trade; again, my companions and I wish to return, taking our goods as we please. It was upon hearing that Gokarna was a resident of Mathura that the parrot responded eagerly. As these words were being spoken, Shabari herself arose from her bed, surrounded by her attendants, possessing a charming and beautiful form. She received her dear guest, O mother, with utmost honor and purity, as was his due. According to the parrot’s instructions, arrangements were made for the proper worship of the guest. In Shabari’s presence, the parrot again performed the honoring of the guest, offering fruits mixed with meat and fragrant honey as well. Thus addressed by Shabari, Gokarna spoke: “Let this parrot and its cage be given to me, for the sake of my son.” As soon as he spoke, Shabari replied, “When the fruit of Sarasvati is given, I will give you the parrot. Whatever fruit a man obtains at the confluence of Sarasvati—” She continued, “The fruit spoken of regarding the confluence, one should hear about the vow of the twelfth day. For whom one performs the vow, he attains the supreme state. He does not go to the city of Yama; instead, he reaches the world of Vishnu.” Thus, in the glorious Varaha Purana, in the section describing the greatness of Gokarna and Sarasvati, the one hundred seventieth chapter concludes. Then, Sri Varaha spoke: “Upon entering, one should take that merit and dedicate it to one’s mother and father.” Having reported all the deeds of the parrot, the wise one attained happiness, approval in his dealings, and honor among all. Yet again, his mind turned toward returning there, with the intention of becoming a merchant. “I will bring many things here, together with jewel-appraisers and people who travel the sea,” he declared, and then departed. He gathered provisions of drink and food suitable for the journey. Receiving auspicious words from his mother and father at the house of the deity, he instructed, “You all will perform every service for my father,” and to the ladies, “You must do my duties as is fitting.” Having received permission from his wives, he went to the vessel prepared for travel. Then all boarded the ship, accompanied by the shipmen, setting forth on their journey.