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 then approached King Janamejaya, who had just returned from a successful campaign in Takshashila. Uttanka brought to mind the tragic death of his father Parikshit at the hands of the serpent Takshaka.