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## The Fifty-Seventh Chapter
There, he made friendship with Dridhraksha, the son of the Kotpal. He taught the scriptures to the noble people of that city, and thus became an Upadhyaya, earning great wealth. He used this wealth to support his mother, sister, and himself.
He married his younger sister to Kulavanij, the son of his maternal uncle, who lived in the village of Nandi, with great respect.
One day, after reciting many verses, he had an audience with the king. The king was pleased and showered him with great honor, wealth, and joy.
One day, after asking his mother, he went to his father and bowed down at his feet. Seeing him, Dhandeva said, "My son, live long! Sit here." He comforted him with such loving words. Then, Nagadatta asked for his share of jewels and other valuables.
His father replied, "My son, all my possessions are in the city of Palasha, situated in the middle of the Palasha island. Go and take them."
Hearing this, he set out with his brothers, Nakula and Sahadeva, who were his co-heirs, on a boat and sailed into the sea. While sailing, he expressed his desire that if his wishes were fulfilled, he would return and worship the Jineshwara. With this aspiration, he repeatedly praised the Jina and bowed to his father before departing.
He quickly reached the city of Palashapur. He anchored his boat there and saw that the city was devoid of human activity. He wondered why the city was like this. Then, he threw a long rope and, with its help, entered the city.
Upon entering the city, he saw a young woman sitting alone. He asked her why the city was in such a state and who she was. In response, the young woman respectfully said, "Previously, the owner of this city had a co-heir who was very angry. He had mastered the art of Rakshasa Vidya and thus acquired the name 'Rakshasa'. In his anger, he destroyed the city and its king completely. Later, a man from his lineage, who had mastered a magical sword, protected the city and restored it."