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In the Uttara Purana of the Mahapurana, the king of the birds, Kalasambara, honored Pradyumna with great gifts. [5] Pradyumna, adorned with the celestial garland, appeared as if he had descended from heaven, his body shining brightly with ornaments. [75] Seeing him, Kanchanmala, the queen of Kalasambara, was overcome with desire, her mind filled with the thoughts of love from past lives. [76] She revealed her inner feelings, though surrounded by sin, and said to the prince, "O Kumar, accept this Prajnapti Vidya from me, according to the proper rituals." [77] She spoke thus, her words filled with deceit. The wise Pradyumna agreed, saying, "Mother, I will do as you say." [70] He took the Vidya and went to the Siddhakoota temple. There, he bowed to the Charana Munis, the great sages, and listened to their teachings. [79] He then sought the guidance of the image of Sanjayanta Muni, learning the methods of attaining Vidya. [80] He listened to the Purana of Sanjayanta Muni, and by the grace of his feet, he attained Vidya. He then returned to his city, filled with joy. [81] Seeing Pradyumna, whose beauty had doubled with the attainment of Vidya, Kanchanmala was consumed with desire. She pleaded with him in many ways, but the wise prince did not yield. [2] She realized that he was a man of virtue and not suitable for her desires. She told her husband, Kalasambara, "This Kumar is not of noble birth, and he is not worthy of our company." [83] Kalasambara, confused by her words, believed her. He immediately summoned his five hundred sons, including Vidyudamstra, and said to them in private, "This Devadatta is worthy of death for his wickedness. Kill him by any means." [85] The king of the birds, Kalasambara, gave this order, and his sons, filled with anger, agreed. They had already conspired to kill him, and now they had received the king's command. They said, "We will do as you say," and went out to carry out their plan. [86-87]