Hear me my son, that Kárunya after saying so held his silence; when his father seeing him thus, rejoined his speech.
18. Agnivesya said:—
Hear me relate a narrative (to you) my son, and you having fully considered its purport in your mind, may do as you may choose (best for you).
SECTION IV.
Story of Suruchi.
19. There was a damsel named Suruchi, the best of the Apsará nymphs, who was seated on the mountain peak of Himálaya, beset by peacocks around.
20. Here Kinnaras inflamed by love sported with their mates, and the fall of heavenly streams (Gangá and Yamuná), served to expurgate the gravest sins (of men).
21. She beheld a messenger of Indra making his way through the sky; and then this most fortunate and best of Apsarás, addressed him thus:
22. Suruchi said:—
O thou herald of gods, tell me kindly whence thou comest and whither art thou destined at present.