Janmejay questions Vyasji about incarnations. Kashyap is cursed by Varun and Brahma; and Aditi is cursed by Diti.

Sitaharan (abduction of Sita). Rama and Lakshman discuss fate and destiny. Naradji advises Navratra-­‐Vrat.

Narration of that part of Shri Rama’s life which has connection with Navaratri.

Vyasji tells the procedure for Navratra; rules for selection of maidens for performing puja.

Subahu receives a boon from the Devi. On the request of the kings, Sudarshan sings the Mahima (description) of the Devi. Enthronement of the Devi in Ayodhya; and coronation of Sudarshan.

Marriage of Sashikala and Sudarshan. War of the Princes. Manifestation of the Devi. Death of Yudhajit and Shatrujit. Worship of the Devi by Subahu.

Princess Sashikala, in her mind, acknowledges Sudarshan as her husband. Her mother Queen of Kashi’s advice to her. Sashikala’s declaration ; and holding of Swayamvara

Yudhajit’s visit to the ashram of Muni Bhardwaj; his threat to take away Manorama and her son; Muni Bhardwaj’s mysterious reply; and Devi Jagaddambika’s blessings on Sudarshan.

King Janmejay requests Shri Vyasji to describe the Devi. The war between King Yudhajit and Virsen. Sojourn of Manorama and son Sudarshan in sage Bhardwaj’s ashram.

The Ambika Yagya performed by Shri Vishnu; and the akashvani (voice from heaven).