In reverence and humility, salutations were offered to the Divine Mother, acknowledging her as Svāhā, Svadhā, and Sandhyā—honoring her many forms and powers. Through this heartfelt praise, the Mother of the Universe, who is the very essence of all creation, was pleased. At the close of the month, the Divine Mother, assuming the form of perfection, arranged a marriage. On a particular day, King, Menā gave Madanamañjarī in marriage. Menakā spoke, explaining to the King that such marriages are considered proper. She further described that, in the same manner, there are three kinds of women, each suitable for the groom. Menakā invited the King to listen to the reason for this, as she had witnessed and experienced it herself. She told of a man, childless but devoted to the gods, whose wife was steadfast in her fidelity. Yet, he was addicted to gambling and constantly drank wine. Seeing his wayward conduct, his parents left for the forest. Their son, Madapāla, squandered all the family’s wealth and eventually made his way to the beautiful city of Candrapura, where Hemapati lived. Madapāla introduced himself as the son of Devayājī, admitting he had brought only a small amount of wealth. However, a great wind swept away what little he had, losing it in the water. Hearing of his plight, Hemapati spoke to his wife, Kāmamañjarī, saying he would give their daughter Candrakānti to Madapāla, as she wished. Madapāla was welcomed into Hemapati’s house as his daughter’s husband. He requested permission to return to his own home, and Hemapati gave him the maid Candrakānti, after which Madapāla departed. Tragically, Madapāla killed the maid and abandoned his wife, leaving her destitute. Within a year, he squandered the gold he had received in wicked ways. Once again, this wicked man returned to his father-in-law’s home. He told his father-in-law that thieves had plundered the wealth. Accepting this explanation, the father-in-law allowed him to stay for a few days. Madapāla then killed his wife, took many ornaments, and left for his home. Upon hearing of these events, Śuka spoke to the King, who was known as the ocean of compassion. Śuka described Menaka as a base woman, dark-skinned and unattractive. He invited the King to hear the excellent reason for this, which he himself had witnessed. Menaka’s son, Sindhugupta, was intelligent, virtuous, and wealthy. He celebrated his marriage in the auspicious city of Jayashri. Śrīdatta, another man, traveled to the land of Kurusthala for trade. Meanwhile, Jayalakshmi, afflicted by longing, remained in her father’s house. A female messenger met Śrīdatta on the way and spent much of his wealth. After three months, Śrīdatta returned to his father-in-law’s house. At midnight, her mother sent Jayalakshmi to her husband. With great respect, Jayalakshmi showed affection to her husband and then returned home. In an empty house, Homadatta was bitten by a serpent. Quickly, Jayalakshmi delighted that adulterer, who was intoxicated by the serpent’s poison. Encountering the corpse, the woman shamelessly enjoyed herself with the lifeless body. Then, a thief named Kaphalla, seeing the cause of these events, became involved. Thus unfolds this tale, shaped by the actions and destinies of men and women, and witnessed by the wise.