Passage 8

In English

Since the time of his birth, was a great devotee and was also habituated to perform . By continuous penance, he earned the grace of and secured boons from Him. On one occasion when he was engaged in deep penance, appeared before him and asked what boon he wanted. Then asked of to grant him a boon by which he will not be killed by any human being or animal. At that time, there lived a by name . He had built a beautiful city for himself. That city was more beautiful than the city of . The daughter of was . married . She had many good qualities like , kindness and and never had any one of them in him.