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The Lord to Appear as the Son of Devahiti 837
Sama-Veda Vibrated by the Wings of Garuda 840
The Holy Lake Bindu-sarovara Described 844.
Kardama Delights the King with Sweet Accents 851

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

The Marriage
Of Kardama Muni and Devahuti 859
The Emperor Addresses Kardama 859
The Brahmanas and Ksatriyas Protect
Each @ther 862
Devahati Desires a Suitable Husband 869
Kardama is @ffered Devahiti’s Hand 873
The Captivating Beauty of Devahiti 877
Kardama’s Face Captures Devahati’s Mind 882
Sataripa Gives a Dowry to the Bride 884
The Citizens of Brahmavarta Greet the Emperor 888
Svayambhuva Manu as a Saintly King 894

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

Devahiti’s Lamentation 901
Devahati Serves Kardama with Intimacy and Respect 903
Kardama Benedicts Devahati 907
Devahiati Desires a Child by Bodily Union 912
Kardama Creates an Aerial Mansion 915
Devahiti’s Heart Displeased 921
@ne Thousand Maidservants Serve Devahati 924
Devahiti Appears Before Kardama 929
Kardama Enjoys for Many, Many Years 933
Kardama Returns to His Hermitage 936

Devahiati Gives Birth to Nine Daughters 940
