सर्गः ९
In which Lōmapāda's courtesans enter the forest, charm innocent R̥ṣyaśr̥ṅga with songs and sweets, and lead him to rain-blessed Aṅga
Sumantra recounts bringing of R̥ṣyaśr̥ṅga — Purōhita plans seduction by sense pleasures — Courtesans enter forest near āśram — R̥ṣyaśr̥ṅga meets women and offers worship — Women feed him sweets and depart in fear — Restless sage returns next day to women — Women lure sage to their dwelling — Rain falls as sage travels — King welcomes sage and weds him to Śāntā