The battle known as Samara-shali raged for seven days and nights, its fury unrelenting. In the end, the soldiers of Balakhani slew all one hundred thousand of their foes, and Balakhani, delighted with victory, spoke triumphant words from the fortress. Witnessing the devastation of their army, the king's seven sons—Mahananda, Nanda, Parananda, Upananda, Kau, and others—heroes of the Tomara lineage, mounted on elephants, were seized by fear. Together, they approached Balakhani, seeking counsel or mercy. With great speed, the mighty one who dwelt upon the pigeon rushed forward into the fray. Tāraka advanced toward Sunanda, while Sūryavarmā confronted Upananda. Each warrior fought fiercely, intent on destroying his opponent. Yet, the powerful sons of Bāhlīka were ultimately defeated. Seeing the dreadful army’s fate, King Abhinandana explained to his sovereign the cause of their defeat, recounting events as they had unfolded. Hearing this, Kutuka comforted the king and bewildered the army, casting them into a stupor, making them insensible like stone. Then Kesariṇī, through her dance, bound eight mighty warriors, and Bāhlīka, calm and resolute, secured them with strong shackles. By the boon of the goddess, Devasiṃha, who was overcome by fear, was spared from harm. Svarṇavatī, the goddess skilled in all knowledge, understood this act of mercy. Nearby, the couple Makaranda and his wife were seen residing in their house. At that moment, Kṛṣṇāṃśa, distressed, spoke to Makaranda, warning him that the destruction of a family is a grave sin, as declared by the wise of old. Upon hearing this, Makaranda’s brother-in-law, accompanied by a host of heroes, quickly mounted his horse with Kṛṣṇāṃśa and went to Bāhlīka. At that time, Svarṇavatī, the goddess, was accompanied by Puṣpavatī. He cut through the magic of Śāṃbarī, awakening his own soldiers from their stupor. Seeing those who had joined with the enemy, Kutuka, together with Svarṇavatī, approached. Having destroyed all the magic, Svarṇavatī bound the two who resembled demons. He was not burned by fire, nor did he become ashes, protected by divine grace. Then Puṣpavatī, the goddess, enraged, killed the lioness. Having slain Kutuka, she herself became golden in form. The goddess, with a beautiful face, returned again together with Svarṇavatī. All those present, bewildered by the goddess’s power, became astonished and lost their awareness. Once again, battle erupted between the two armies on the field. Parānanda, the god Upanandana, and Tāraka joined the fight. Prananda fought with Vīrasena, and the king with Brahmānanda; their tumultuous battle lasted day and night in succession. Meanwhile, at night, Citrarēkhā arrived. Meditating on Citragupta, she performed a wondrous illusion. All who witnessed it were seized by fear and fled, astonished. They journeyed five yojanas and settled there. O Kṛṣṇāṃśa, mighty-armed protector of those who seek refuge! The heroes, bewildered by the goddess’s power, came to you for sanctuary. Among the mighty warriors, an uproar arose, and they began to weep in despair. Hearing their plight, Āhlāda himself was struck as if by a thunderbolt.