Uttanka then waited upon King Janamejaya who had some time before returned victorious from Takshashila. Uttanka reminded the king of his father Parikshit's death, at the hands of Takshaka (1,3).
Uttanka subsequently met with King Janamejaya, who had recently emerged victorious from Takshashila. Uttanka reminded the king of his father Parikshit's fatal encounter with the snake Takshaka.