The life-mission of Srinjaya's son was not fulfilled. He had performed no sacrifices and had begotten no progeny. Destitute of bravery, he perished miserable and not in battle. For this reason he could be brought back into life.
अकृतार्थश्च भीतश्च न च सान्नाहिको हतः। अयज्वा त्वनपत्यश्च ततोऽसौ जीवितः पुनः॥