From him was born a very mighty person named Navaratha.^ Once he had gone a-hunting. Seeing a very power¬ ful Raksasa, O leading sages, he was overwhelmed with great fright and he fled. The infuriated Raksasa of extraordinary might who was invincible in fight and who resembled a blazing fire in brilliance clutched his spear in his mighty hand and pursued him. The terrified king Navaratha saw the great shrine of Sarasvatl situated not far from there. The intelligent king reached that well-protected shrine with great speed. He bowed to goddess Sarasvati. With his palms joined in reverence, the conqueror of enemies eulogised her with pleasing words.