Sūta said:: The sealed box was carried by the current and was wafted here and there for seven days. A king named Bali saw it. He was conversant with the principles of piety and matters concerning wealth. He was accompanied by his wife. He saw the box sinking and floating. When it came near the bank the pious king Bali, the son of Virocana, took it. He propitiated Dīrghatamas with different kinds of foodstuffs and kept him well-looked after, in the harem. On being delighted due to that, he (the sage) asked Bali to choose a boon.