Ratnabhānu, renowned for his mastery over elephants, served as their commander, overseeing their appearance and distinguishing marks. He was protected by the valiant Pradyota and Vidyota, who stood steadfast by his side. Meanwhile, the kings, swollen with pride, positioned themselves amidst their vast infantry armies. As the fierce battle unfolded, horses clashed with horses, and elephants fought against elephants, each side striving for supremacy. The kings protected their warriors, and thus, fearless, all entered the fray. For five days, this relentless conflict raged, leading to the destruction of many heroes. Amidst the carnage, five hundred thousand foot soldiers of the lord of the earth were slain. The king of Kānyakubja lost nine thousand elephants, and one hundred thousand horses perished, their souls departing for the city of the gods. Overcome with grief, the devoted one praised the mighty god Rudra, seeking solace in divine worship. The king, his heart somewhat eased, went to meet Saṃyoginī. Upon seeing him, Saṃyoginī immediately fainted, overwhelmed by emotion. The king, accompanied by his entire army, proceeded to the threshold, but when they saw the palanquin was missing, they hurried away with great speed. Stationing half his army, the king himself returned home. Soon, both sides reached the Sūkara field, fully prepared for battle. Joining their armies, they engaged in a great and tumultuous conflict, dreadful and hair-raising. As night descended and darkness enveloped the battlefield, terror seized the others; realizing the peril, the heroes led by Pradyota approached the threshold. In the midst of the chaos, Dhundhukara struck Pradyota in the heart with arrows. Seeing his brother slain, the mighty Vidyota was struck down by three spears and fell unconscious to the ground. Then Krishna Kumara, mounted on an elephant, advanced swiftly but was pierced by an arrow and, dying, ascended to the city of heaven. Ratnabhānu, a great hero, fought alongside him. Lakshana, accompanied by those two, fiercely engaged Ratnabhānu in battle. With Rudra weapons, Ratnabhānu bewildered the powerful Lakshana, and together, they defeated King Dhundhukara and the Vaishnavas. Both heroes, equal in strength, stood atop elephants, battling with great skill and making themselves very hard to conquer. Their combat was varied and intense. When the mighty warrior was slain, fear swept through the people of Kanyakubja. Abandoning the battle, devoted to the sorrow of their king, they returned home, each frightened by the king and retreating to their own dwellings. Yet the king, powerful and accompanied by seven hundred thousand troops, remained resolute. Bhishma, Parimala, and Lakshana, in the same way, approached their own father. Thus, the victory belonged to the king of the earth, and the fame of Jayachandra in battle spread far and wide. Jayachandra, lord of the earth in Kanyakubja and Delhi, stood as a mighty ruler. Bhishma, like a lion on the bank of the Ganga and a devoted worshipper of Indra, continued his spiritual practices. At the end of the month, blessed Indra, recognizing Bhishma’s supreme devotion, took notice of him.