Vaishampayana said : When the period of his vow expired and when he was prepared to go to the land of the celestials, after having received the permission of his preceptor, Devayani addressed him thus-"O the grandson of Rishi Angirasa, you shine most brightly in conduct, in birth, in learning, in asceticism and in humility.

As the Rishi Angirasa is honoured by me illustrious father, so is (your father) Brihaspati honoured and respected by me.

O great ascetic, knowing this, hear what I say. You are aware of my behaviour towards you during the period of your vow.

"Your vow is now over; you should now fix your affection on me who love you. Accept my hand with ordained rites and Mantras."

Kacha said: You are an object of my respect and worship, as is your illustrious father. O lady of faultless features, you are an object of greater reverence to me (than your father).

You are dearer than life to the high-souled Bhargava. O amiable lady, you are ever worthy of my worship, as you are the daughter of my preceptor.

As your father Shukra, my preceptor, is ever honoured by me, so are you. O Devayani, therefore, you should not speak to me thus.

Devayani said : O best of the twice born, you are the son of my preceptor's son, you are not the son of my father. Therefore, you are an object of my respect and worship. O Kacha, when the Asuras killed you again and again, you should recollect today the love I showed towards you.

O virtuous man, remembering my love and affection for you and also my devoted regard for you, you should not abandon me without any faults.

Kacha said: O lady of virtuous vows, do not urge me into such a sinful course. O lady of fair eyebrows, be graceful to me. O amiable lady, you are an object of greater regard than my preceptor. O large-eyed lady, O lady of handsome face, O amiable maiden, the place the body of the son of Kavi, (Shukra) where you live, is also my abode. You are truly my sister. O slender-waisted lady, O_amiable maiden, do not say so. We have most happily passed the days we have lived together. There is perfect good feeling now existing between us.

I ask your leave to go away. Bless me so that good may come to my journey. Remember me in your conversations as one who has not transgressed virtue. Serve my preceptor with readiness and singleness of heart.

Devayani said: If you refuse to make me your wife, solicited by me as I do, O Kacha, (indeed I say) your knowledge will bear no fruits.

Kacha said: I refused to comply with your request, because you are my preceptor's daughter. (I did not refuse you) for any fault of yours. my preceptor also had not issued any command regarding this matter. Curse me if it pleases you.

O Devayani, I have told you what should be the conduct of Rishis. I, therefore, do not deserve your curse. But notwithstanding all this you have cursed me out of desire and not from a sense of duty. Therefore, your desire shall not be fulfilled no Rishi's son will ever accept your hand.

You have said that my knowledge would not bear fruits. Let it be so. But it shall bear fruits in him whom I shall teach it.

Vaishampayana said : Having said this to Devayani, that best of Brahmanas, that foremost of the twice-born, Kacha hurriedly went away to the land of the celestials.

Seeing him arrived, the celestials with Indra at their head looked with delight towards Brihaspati and spoke to him thus.

The Devas said : You have performed an act of great good for us; your achievements are wonderful, your fame will never die, you will be the sharer with us in the sacrificial offerings.