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In the Harivamsha Purana, the minister, Velaya, sent a messenger, Atreyi, to Vanamala, with the king Sumukha's order. ||77|| Vanamala honored the messenger with a seat and other gifts, making her happy. Then, the wise messenger spoke to Vanamala in private, saying, "My dear daughter Vanamala, you seem troubled today. Tell me the reason for your sadness. Has your husband angered you?" ||78-79|| "You are the only wife of Veeraka, so what could be the reason for his anger? There must be some other reason that is troubling you. Tell me." ||80|| "Daughter, you have tested me many times in all matters. What could be difficult for you while I am here?" ||81|| Hearing this, Vanamala sighed heavily, her lips trembling. After being urged repeatedly, she spoke with great sorrow, "Mother, I have no one else to confide in except you. A secret that reaches six ears is bound to be revealed, so it must be protected carefully. ||82-83|| The truth is, I saw King Sumukha today, with his handsome face and beautiful features. The moment I saw him, Kamadeva entered my heart." ||84|| "My heart is behaving like the heart of a wicked person, desiring what is unattainable and hating what is easily available. Just as a wicked person desires what is rare and hates what is easily available, my heart desires King Sumukha, who is completely unattainable for me, and hates what is easily available." ||85|| "My heart is drying up even after being anointed with sandalwood paste. What can external remedies do for internal problems?" ||86|| "Even a wet cloth placed on my limbs and body dries up. What can a little cold touch do on something extremely hot?" ||87|| "Even a bed made of soft leaves for a person with a rough body will wither away. What can a little cold touch do for him?" ||88|| "I cannot find peace without touching his body. Therefore, O pure one, please have mercy and bring about his union with me soon." ||89||