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Mahapuraana Uttara Puraanam
Knowing his intention, the Yaksha gave him a ring that was radiant, capable of fulfilling desires, and could assume any form. He then sent him down from the mountain, assuring him that he would not be afraid of anything. The Yaksha followed him for a short distance and then, after performing his worship, departed. || 388-389 ||
The Kumar, after traveling a short distance, arrived at a city called Chandraama. The city was built with palaces made of lime, which made it appear as if it were bathed in moonlight. || 390 ||
The king of this city was Dhanapati, who protected his people like a Lokapala. His queen was Tilottama, and they had a daughter named Padmottma. || 391 ||
The princess went to the forest to enjoy herself, but she was bitten by a venomous snake. The king announced in his city that whoever could cure his daughter with gems, mantras, or medicines would be given the princess and half the kingdom. || 392-393 ||
A sage named Aditya had already predicted this event, so many snake doctors came to the city, lured by the princess, but they were unable to cure the poison. The king's servants, following his orders, continued to search for a doctor. While running around, they encountered the Kumar by chance. They asked him anxiously, "Do you know how to cure poison?" || 394-396 ||
The Kumar replied, "I know a little." The servants were pleased to hear this and took him to the princess with great joy. || 397 ||
Remembering the Yaksha, the Kumar, who was skilled in snake mantras, chanted a mantra and cured the princess of the venom. || 398 ||
The king was very pleased. He saw the Kumar's brilliance and radiance and was certain that he was born into a royal family. He gave him his daughter and half the kingdom, as he had promised. The Kumar, along with the princess's thirty-two brothers, who were like Lokapalas, enjoyed himself for a long time, charmed by their virtues. After staying there for a few days, he was inspired by fate and, without telling anyone, left the city quietly at night. || 399-402 ||
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