Those who, having stolen or damaged gifts, partake of their fruits, and those who observe the vow of silence, are destined to return again and again, seeking fulfillment. The knower of the three times spoke with wisdom, saying, “Remain steady until you are satisfied; be firm and wait for the period until my return.” Filled with compassion, he declared, “Today I set aside my vow for your sake. Together with her, I shall perform the śrāddha ritual according to proper rites.” As the sage approached, the king, recognizing his presence, immediately fell to the ground, humbly placing the sage’s feet upon his own head in reverence. The king pledged, “Whenever you visit my house, I will always perform sacrifice. Here is water for washing your feet, here is arghya, here is madhuparka, and here is this cow as an offering.” The sage accepted these offerings without delay and then spoke, “Do whatever will bring me satisfaction. Tell me what should be done, so that I may be content. Bring your queen here, she of lovely face.” The queen’s renowned maid, Prabhāvatī, famed for her beauty, was summoned, and soon the queen herself arrived from her inner chambers, always attended by her faithful maid. When the queen was seated, the best of Brāhmaṇas addressed her with gentle words. He spoke of the ancestors, established everywhere among all people, and among them was one old man, surrounded by subtle beings. This ancestor, hopeless and wishing to depart, had again entered the impure hell. It was he who, through the results of his own deeds, had brought about this situation. The sage explained that the servant of the queen’s maidservant was said to be her offspring. Hearing this, the queen, flawless in limb, hastened to bring her forth. This woman, always devoted to drinking and meat, happened to be alone that day. Seized by the servants, she was brought before the sage, who then instructed her regarding the rite, seeking certainty in its performance. However, the offering of water to the ancestors—which grants supreme liberation—had not yet been made. She confessed, “I do not know my ancestors, nor indeed the rite to be performed, O Lord.” The wife of the lord of Mathurā, together with the king and the noble citizens, was brought by the king to the holy place for the śrāddha, accompanied by the sage. There, that being was seen, though the offspring was unconscious. Agastya, the sage, said, “Let her perform the offering of water here, according to the procedure previously described.” The śrāddha was then performed, with offerings of silver, garments, and fragrant unguents. All present witnessed the sage, radiant and filled with happiness. Hearing these words, the illustrious wife of the king looked on as the one who had been consecrated shone exceedingly, as if he had just completed the final sacred bath. The holy places, the best of rivers, the mountains, and the lakes—none could compare to this sacred spot for granting liberation to the ancestors. At the end of the bright lunar first day, they reached this holy place with urgency, making the city of the departed empty, as well as heaven and the netherworld. When the maiden has gone to the sun, whoever offers the śrāddha ceremony at this time ensures that the ancestors are fully satisfied and will always attain the supreme state.