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In the Padma Purana, Shrikantha, to pay homage to the idols, went to Mount Sumeru in a beautiful, swift, wind-like chariot. ||13|| Returning from there, he heard a beautiful song, a melody that stole the minds and ears, like the buzzing of bees. ||14|| The song, mixed with the sweet sound of the veena, made his body still, as if bound by a straight rope. ||15|| Then, looking around, he saw Padmaabha, the daughter of Pushpottara, sitting in the courtyard of the music house, with her guru. ||16|| Seeing her, Shrikantha's mind quickly sank into the ocean of Padmaabha's beauty, unable to extricate itself. Just as one cannot catch elephants, he could not steady his mind. ||17|| Shrikantha stood in the sky near the maiden. Shrikantha, with his handsome body and broad shoulders, was attracted by Padmaabha's captivating blue eyes. ||18|| Then, the mutual, sweet gaze of the two, signified their acceptance of each other, their love for each other. ||19|| Then, knowing her intentions, Shrikantha took Padmaabha, who was standing in the middle of his arms, and flew away. At that time, Padmaabha's touch made his eyes close slightly. ||20|| The people, shouting and crying, informed King Pushpottara that Shrikantha had abducted his daughter. ||21|| Hearing this, Pushpottara became very angry. In his anger, he bit his lips and, fully prepared, went after Shrikantha. ||22|| Shrikantha was going ahead, and Pushpottara was running after him, making Shrikantha look beautiful in the middle of the sky, like the moon behind a cloud. ||23|| Seeing Pushpottara, the mighty, coming after him, Shrikantha, the expert in the science of politics, quickly went towards Lanka. ||24|| There, he sought refuge with his brother-in-law, Koti Dhaval. It is right, because those who practice the right conduct at the right time, achieve success. ||25|| Knowing that he was the brother of his wife, Koti Dhaval embraced him with great affection and welcomed him. ||26||