विक्रम चरित (उज्जैन सम्राट् विक्रमादित्य - पराक्रम, न्याय एवं ३२ पुतलियों की कथा सटीक)

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" Charoo first went to his residence, and most sumptu-
ously entertained the brahmins and devotees assembled
there, presenting each of them with new clothes and
abundance of money, after which he sent them away
completely satisfied.
"‘No sooner was the rock dissolved by the rays of the
sun, than Chitrangee awoke as from a sleep, simultaneously
with the whole city and its population. She anxiously
awaited the arrival of Charoo, for she was aware that to
him alone was she indebted for her speedy restoration to
life and consciousness.
" Charoo, on his part, was equally impatient to join his
wife, and he thought how valuable the jewels presented by
the chief of the fishes were at that moment. He held the
proper one in his hand, and after having reverenced it,
wished to be conveyed to the residence of the hermit, at
Badrikadar. He was immediately transported there, in the
twinkling of an eye, and he entered the hermit’s cell and
prostrated himself before him. He told him all that had
occurred since they last parted, and of the three jewels
which had been presented to him by the chief of the fishes,
one of which enabled him to reach his hermitage in so
brief a space of time. He also described the holy city of
Shree Ramashwer, and its shrines. The hermit was highly
pleased with the account given by Charoo, and with his
success : he heaped blessings upon his head, and told him
that he should be always successful in his undertakings.
Charoo thanked the hermit for this mark of his love, and
acknowledged the many benefits he had received at his
hands. The hermit desired Charoo to proceed at once to
Chitrakoot, as Chitrangee would no doubt be eagerly
expecting him, whereupon he took his leave, with many
expressions of gratitude and obedience. Charoo did not
now require the aid of the friendly geese to transport him
to Chitrakoot. He reverenced the jewel which the chief of
the fishes had presented to him, and, holding it in his
hand, desired to be taken to the palace of his wife.