Once, in the land of Magadha, a king was born who had attained the status of a kshatriya once more. Remarkably, he came into this life with the memory of his past existence and was deeply devoted to the path of Vedic righteousness. To this noble king, a sage recounted the deeds performed in the middle stage of his journey, guiding him with wisdom. Each day, the king offered worship to the eternal goddess Mahalakshmi, honoring her with unwavering devotion. By the grace of the great Māyā, the place where the king resided was sanctified and became known as a sacred site. Then, after an interval of twelve years, the king’s venerable teacher, devoted to spiritual power, returned. At that auspicious time, the eternal Goddess, Mother of the Universe, manifested herself. Filled with great joy and fortune, the king enjoyed pleasures that even the gods desired. Thus, O Brāhmaṇa, the account of the path of the Yajurveda has been declared. In this way, the greatness described by the sages has been narrated. Here ends the thirty-fourth chapter in the collection of histories of the Kali age, within the section concerning the four yugas, in the Pratisarga Parva of the glorious Bhavishya Mahapurana. In that same sacred land resided the highly wise preceptor, Patañjali. He was thoroughly versed in the essence of the Vedas and their branches, and he was steadfast in his devotion to the teachings of the Gītā. Once, this pure-souled sage set out towards another pilgrimage site. As the rainy season drew to a close, Patañjali, the Brāhmaṇa, was defeated by a devotee of the Goddess. In reverence, salutations were offered to Śivā, the source of all auspiciousness, and to the power of Viṣṇu. It was proclaimed: “You alone are faith; you are intellect, memory, knowledge, and the bestower of auspiciousness.” When these words were spoken, an incorporeal voice addressed the Brāhmaṇa, saying, “By the power of that character, you will attain true knowledge; through my devotion, what has been obtained has brought defeat to Patañjali.” Upon hearing the words of the Goddess, Patañjali journeyed to the temple of Vindhyavāsinī. There, blessed by grace, the Brāhmaṇa obtained knowledge and became devoted to Viṣṇu. He adorned himself with the upright tilaka mark and wore a garland of tulasī upon his neck. In every gathering, he expounded upon the great commentary, bringing joy to all who listened. Thus, O Brahmin, has the supreme recitation among all chants been described. May all witness auspiciousness, and may none be touched by sorrow. Auspicious is Lord Vishnu, he whose banner bears the mighty Garuda. The pure-hearted one who daily studies these sacred histories is truly blessed. Here ends the thirty-fifth chapter in the section on supreme character and greatness, within the collection of Kali Yuga histories, in the Pratisarga Parva of the glorious Bhavishya Mahapurana. In another era, the rule of one hundred and twelve years was as just as that of Dvapara Yuga upon the earth. At this time, O fortunate one, the Lord enacted his divine play. It was then that one should invoke the goddess Sarasvati and Vyasa, and utter words of victory. When the great cycle known as Bhavishya arrives in the Vaivasvata interval, a mighty battle unfolds: the Kauravas, intoxicated by the frenzy of war, are defeated by the Pandavas. At the close of that day, Lord Krishna, understanding the misfortune that was to come, was ever watchful. Salutations are offered again and again to the maker of time, the sustainer of the world, and the remover of sin. “O Lord, protect the Pandavas, my devotees who are fearful of the beings that surround them; for their protection and for the safety of their camps, you arrived bearing the spear in hand.” Then, at the king’s command, Krishna journeyed to Gajasāhvaya. At midnight, Drauni and Bhoja, together with Kripa, arrived at that place. Ashvatthama, mighty in power, seized a sword from Shivadatta. Then, as he wished, Drauni slew his enemies and departed, accompanied by those two. In this way, the sacred histories and the divine play of the Lord have been recounted, as preserved in the glorious Bhavishya Mahapurana.