When the remarkable child was born upon the earth, her arrival was marked by extraordinary signs: a terrible earthquake shook the land, and within the city, there came a rain unlike any other—blood mingled with bone and sugar fell from the sky. The Brāhmaṇas, wise and learned, gathered together and performed all the sacred rites of birth and the ceremonies that follow, ensuring the child’s entry into the world was blessed. This child was Ilā, the mother of the moon, born in a peculiar and wondrous manner. Her father, overjoyed at her birth, honored the Brāhmaṇas with the finest gifts. As twelve years passed, the daughter grew, her complexion radiant and excellent. In her presence, the king declared a verse, expressing that whoever bathes him in the pavilion with streams of blood would be honored. Acting on this, the king composed a verse upon a golden plate, inspired by Velāmukha. He gathered together three hundred thousand in wealth and assembled an army of a hundred thousand warriors. With this great force, he journeyed to Sindhu and Āryadeśa, visiting each king. Upon reaching his maternal uncle, the king, he spoke his words. The uncle, hearing him, replied, “O hero, Brahmānanda is of immense strength. What have you not known? The deeds of Brahmānanda are renowned throughout the land.” All were under the wise control of Brahmānanda. Upon hearing this, Tāraka quickly set out with his forces. He took Krishna and spoke a verse with swiftness. Silence fell upon all, and Tāraka, together with the twice-born, remained in stillness. It was the month of Māgha, during the bright fortnight, on the auspicious thirteenth day. Lakṣaṇa, accompanied by Satālana and seven hundred thousand warriors, joined the gathering. Āhlāda, with an army of a hundred thousand, was endowed with a portion of Krishna. Netrasiṃha, also commanding a hundred thousand, enjoyed the fruits of yoga. Thus, the mighty lord of the armies was established, commanding twelve hundred thousand warriors. Tālano, powerful among them, was accompanied by his twelve hundred thousand troops. The god, mounted upon the chariot of desire, was situated at Viṃdula and was known as Kṛṣṇaka. Rūpaṇa was at Karāla, and Āhlāda was stationed at Papīhaka. Raṇajinmalanā’s son was established in Harinagara. Ascending an excellent aerial vehicle, the company traveled together with fishermen and a hundred horsemen. Tens of thousands of banners fluttered, and staff-bearers marched in procession. Carts drawn by buffaloes rolled forward, along with five thousand others. The tumult of their arrival was heard by the king of the earth, foremost among rulers. At the gate of the fortress, the king performed a delightful rite, observing all prescribed rules. Indulastu journeyed to heaven and spoke to Vāsava, bringing back a divine ornament from Kubera and presenting it as a gift. Āhlāda himself went to the shore and offered an ornament. When the first cycle arrived, Tāraka took up his sword. In the second cycle, Nṛhari adorned Krishna’s portion. Throughout the fourth cycle, he endured hardship and found comfort, and as the cycles progressed to the seventh, the god grew in strength, advancing in order. At that time, a hundred kings assembled, sword-bearers and leaders of elephant armies. Witnessing his army of kings broken and defeated, the king was filled with anger. Conquering the leaders, such as Netra and Simha, the foremost king, skilled in archery that struck by sound, prevailed. Establishing Shiva in his mind, he conquered and bound his foes, his wrath undiminished. Upon hearing these events, King Parimala, fearful of Krishna’s portion, departed from the field, leaving the story of these mighty warriors and their wondrous birth and battles to echo through the ages.