What remains unknown to you? The deeds of that one are celebrated far and wide, their fame spread across the lands. Indeed, all were under the control of the wise Brahmānanda, whose guidance none could escape. Upon hearing these things, Tāraka moved swiftly, gathering his forces at once. Seizing Krishna, he quickly uttered a sacred verse. At his words, a hush fell over all; Tāraka and the assembled twice-born remained in silent anticipation. It was during the bright fortnight of Māgha, on the auspicious thirteenth day, that the hosts assembled. Lakṣaṇa, accompanied by Satālana, stood at the head of seven hundred thousand warriors. Āhlāda, with an army of one hundred thousand, was graced with a portion of Krishna’s own power. Netrasiṃha, too, commanded a hundred thousand, endowed with the delight of yoga. Thus, the mighty lord of armies—twelve hundred thousand strong—was firmly established. Among them, Tālano, powerful and resolute, was surrounded by his own twelve hundred thousand troops. At Viṃdula, the god Kṛṣṇaka, mounted upon the chariot of desire, took his place. Rūpaṇa was stationed at Karāla, while Āhlāda held Papīhaka. The son of Raṇajinmalanā was established in the city of Harinagara. Ascending an excellent aerial vehicle, the leaders, together with fishermen and a hundred horsemen, soared above. Their ranks displayed tens of thousands of banners, and many bore staffs in their hands. There were carts drawn by buffaloes, and five thousand others accompanied them. The tumult of their approach reached the ears of the king of the earth, foremost among rulers. At the fortress gate, the king performed a delightful rite, meticulously following the sacred prescriptions. Meanwhile, Indulastu ascended to heaven and spoke with Vāsava. From Kubera he brought a divine ornament, which he presented as a gift. Āhlāda himself journeyed to the shore and offered another ornament. When the first cycle began, Tāraka took up his sword. In the second cycle, Nṛhari adorned Krishna’s portion. Enduring hardship, he found comfort by the fourth cycle, and the god, growing ever stronger, proceeded orderly through the seventh cycle. At that time, a hundred kings—sword-bearers and commanders of elephant armies—stood arrayed. Yet, when the king saw his own army of kings broken and defeated, wrath surged within him. Overcoming leaders such as Netra and Simha, the foremost king, skilled in archery guided by sound, prevailed. Establishing Shiva firmly in his mind, he conquered and bound his foes, his heart ablaze with anger. Hearing of these events, King Parimala, fearful of Krishna’s portion, departed from the field. The unconquered portion of Krishna ascended by the path of the sky and entered the palace. Then, the heroic Lakṣaṇa, casting off his bonds, took the sacred texts and the palanquin and made his way to the camp. Meanwhile, all those who had lain unconscious rose, regaining their senses everywhere. Along with their followers, the hundred kings were slain, their blood flowing across the field. At the end of the wedding, all the warriors gathered at the camps. When the noble warriors and their thousands of sons had feasted, they set out again. The thousand heroes were slain, the mighty ones were once more bound, and the powerful king seized one hundred thousand pieces of gold. O king, son of Pradyota, know that Lakṣaṇa was exceedingly mighty among them all.