As Bindula’s mother beheld her son before her, she exclaimed with deep emotion, “I was as one dead, O son, but by you I have truly been revived.” Hearing these words, Bindula, the heroic one, bowed joyfully to his mother and spoke to her with reverence. At that moment, as joy filled the household, the wise King Parimala was also present, witnessing the happiness that had returned. In the passage of time, when King Krishna Kumara died, the throne passed to Ratnabhanu, who became the new ruler. Overwhelmed by grief for his predecessor, the great king Ratnabhanu performed a hundred thousand rites dedicated to Chandika, seeking solace and divine favor. It was then foretold that, year after year, seven would be born from the limbs of Bhavishya. As these prophetic words were spoken, the queen conceived. In the second year, from the auspicious portion of Dushasana, a child was born. Among those born were Uddharṣāṃśa, known as Saradana, and Durmukha, called Mardana. Varddhana emerged as a part of Citrabāṇa, and after him came Velā. Remarkably, when Velā was born upon the earth, a terrible earthquake shook the land, and in the city there fell a strange rain—blood mixed with bone and sugar. The Brāhmaṇas gathered and performed the sacred rites of birth and other ceremonies, ensuring all was done according to tradition. In a peculiar manner, Ilā, the mother of the moon, was also born on earth. When this daughter was born, her father gave the best gifts to the Brāhmaṇas in gratitude. Twelve years passed, and that daughter, radiant in her complexion, grew into maidenhood. It was declared, “Whoever bathes me in the pavilion with streams of blood—” and thus, the king, on a golden plate, composed a verse that arose from Velāmukha. Gathering together three hundred thousand in wealth and an army of a hundred thousand, the powerful king journeyed to Sindhu and Āryadeśa. He visited each king, and upon reaching his maternal uncle, he spoke these words. Upon hearing them, the uncle replied, “O hero, Brahmānanda is of great strength. What have you not known? His deeds are renowned.” All were under the wise Brahmānanda’s influence. Having learned this, Tāraka quickly set out with his forces. Taking Krishna with him, he swiftly spoke a verse. Then, all became silent, and Tāraka, together with the twice-born Brāhmaṇas, remained in that stillness. It was in the bright fortnight of the month of Māgha, on the auspicious thirteenth day, that Lakṣaṇa, accompanied by Satālana and seven hundred thousand warriors, assembled. Āhlāda, possessing an army of a hundred thousand, was endowed with a portion of Krishna’s power. Netrasiṃha, with a force of a hundred thousand, was blessed with the enjoyment of yoga. Thus, the mighty lord of the armies, commanding twelve hundred thousand troops, was established. Tālano, powerful and resolute, was accompanied by his own force of twelve hundred thousand. The god, mounted upon the chariot of desire, was present at Viṃdula—he was known as Kṛṣṇaka. Rūpaṇa was at Karāla, and Āhlāda at Papīhaka. The son of Raṇajinmalanā was established in Harinagara. Ascending the excellent aerial vehicle, together with the fishermen and the hundred-horsemen, the hosts moved forth—banners by the tens of thousands fluttered, and many bore staffs in their hands. There were carts drawn by buffaloes, and five thousand others joined in the procession. Hearing the mighty tumult of their approach, the king of the earth, foremost among rulers, prepared himself. At the fortress gate, he performed a delightful rite, following all the prescribed rules. At that time, Indulastu ascended to heaven and spoke to Vāsava, heralding the next turn in this unfolding epic.