Within the span of a single yāma, the valiant hero defeated his adversary and claimed a tribute that had accrued over sixteen years. Having thus reconquered the land of Magadha, he became known as Vijaya-kāriṇ, the doer of victory. His conquests brought him immense wealth: five crores of silver coins were his reward, and with a mighty army a hundred thousand strong, he set forth once more to the illustrious king Kālīvarman. There, Vijaya-kāriṇ received a tribute spanning twenty years, along with a crore of gold coins. Emboldened, he marched to the land of camels, a realm fiercely guarded by the warrior king Dhoyīka and his own hundred thousand soldiers. By the command of Jagannātha, Vijaya-kāriṇ arrived, prepared for battle. Within the space of a day and night, by the power of a portion of Kṛṣṇa, Dhoyīka was vanquished, and all the wealth accumulated over twenty years—including ten million gold coins—fell into his hands. Lakṣaṇa, the most valiant and powerful among heroes, pressed onward to the land of Puṇḍra. There, in a single day, he conquered the territory and seized another ten million coins. His journey then took him to the sacred Mount Mahendra, where he bowed in reverence before the sage Bhārgava. At that time, Yogasiṃha arrived as well, coming before the portion of Kṛṣṇa. United in purpose, these warriors—intoxicated with the pride of their strength—proceeded to the city of Vīrasiṃha, which was protected by the yogin Gorakha, ever devoted to service. The king’s younger brother, Pravīra, stood beside him, leading countless troops into the fray. Each day, the mighty hero slew thousands of warriors, and through devoted worship, his mind found peace; he revived the king’s army, restoring their strength. For a month and a half, the powerful warriors fought fiercely in that place. In the midst of the struggle, they asked, “O king, tell us truly, how shall we attain victory?” Their answer came: they must defeat the yogin Gorakha, who was then absorbed in a dance. Thus resolved, those led by Kṛṣṇa assumed a form composed of yoga. At dawn, they went to the temple of the yogin. Devasiṃha played the mṛdaṅga, another took up the vīṇā, and a third kept the rhythm, their music filling the temple. Gorakha, master of all yoga, fixed his mind on their purpose. They bowed before him, saying, “We bow to you; if you wish to grant a boon, please give it.” Hearing this, Gorakha meditated deeply and replied with a clear mind: “Afterwards, having become free of impurity, he will come to me. From today onward, O hero, I have renounced this world.” With these words, the yogi vanished and entered the battlefield. There, he slew ten thousand of the enemy’s army and plundered their house. Pressing forward, Lakṣaṇa reached the land of Kosala, where he conquered the king and joyfully received a tribute of sixteen years and a hundred million coins. On the auspicious day of Holika, Lakṣaṇa’s power grew even greater. At that time, the sages and the king, absorbed in meditation, bathed at all the sacred places and satisfied the twice-born and the deities through their offerings. Thus, O learned one, I have recounted how the conquest of the directions took place. On the seventh day of the dark fortnight, the mighty king of the earth performed his rites. It is said that his son was offered to Śāradāvara. The loyal vassal was honored by the king, who summoned his son, Cāmuṇḍa, and spoke: “Son, always perform the king’s duty, for you delight in battle. O king, give me your command; you will swiftly attain victory. Having cut down my śirīṣa forest, take possession of the excellent kingdom. If you conquer Balakhāni and offer it to me, then your triumph will be complete.” Having thus spoken, he summoned Raktabīja and his own army, preparing for the next great endeavor.