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In the Harivamsha Purana, my father, who was deeply troubled by the affliction, requested her for me. And thus, the marriage of the two was celebrated with great festivity. ||26|| Dhoom Singh, too, was seen to be desirous of that delicate maiden. Therefore, I always enjoyed her company without any negligence. ||27|| But today, while I was enjoying her company, he bound me and took her away. You freed me and I rescued her from the enemy. ||28|| Therefore, engage this person (me) in the desired task today. Because you are my life-giver, even though I am older in age, I will serve you. ||29|| Although you have removed my affliction and kept me alive, in truth, my affliction will be removed only when I repay your kindness. ||30||
Thus, I said to that Vidyaadhara, who spoke sweet words with his wife, that all my work is done since you are showing such auspicious feelings towards me. Tell me, showing your pure intention, what have you not done for me? The act of showing auspicious feelings to people is their benefit. ||31-32|| O sinless one! Certainly, I have become virtuous and worthy of worship today, because your darshan, which is rare for ordinary humans in the world, has become easy for me. ||33|| The change in the state of humans is a common thing, therefore, do not be disheartened by my being bound by the enemy. ||34|| O father! If you have the intention of doing me a favor, then consider me your son forever. Upon my saying this, he said, "Very well." Then, he asked my name and lineage and flew away with his wife. ||35-36|| And we entered the city of Champa, talking about that Vidyaadhara. Indeed, it is true that new things, which are seen, heard, and experienced, are pleasing to humans. ||37||
When I was young, I married a girl named Mitravathi, who was born from the womb of my maternal uncle, Sarvartha's Sumitra. ||38|| Because I was very fond of scriptures, I was also wise in matters of my wife. The fondness for scriptures is an obstacle to other vices. ||39||