After carefully considering the words spoken in the assembly, the king, his mind clear and resolute, summoned the wise Kāmāpāla and sent him forth. Padmākara, the king’s brother-in-law, soon learned that Lakṣaṇa had arrived. Lakṣaṇa, together with Nakulāṃśa, saw the enemy present and took decisive action: they caused the king of the earth to faint and slew five hundred of his strongest men. When the king recovered, he went straight to Padmākara. There, he was told, “A great royal umbrella, a mark of distinction, has come to your house.” Hearing these words, a greedy man responded by giving them deadly poison, killing a hundred heroic men, and concealing the crime. The lotus-faced woman, upon learning of this treachery, became deeply distressed and lamented greatly. In her sorrow, a goddess—pleased, bestower of boons, and all-auspicious—appeared to her in a dream and said, “Chant the mantra: hrīṃ phaṭ gheghe.” Understanding the significance, the heroic Lakṣaṇa began to recite the mantra. Tālana, joined by Lakṣaṇa and another, journeyed to Kalyakubja. Knowing the reason for their quest, they assumed yogic forms. Dhānyapāla carried a bronze vessel, while Tālana brought a vīṇā, and thus, in their yogic forms, they entered the assembly of Parimala. The king, pleased by their presence, adorned himself with a pearl necklace. All of them, delighted, proceeded towards Kṛṣṇāṃśa; the hero, accompanied by Tālana and others, made their way to Bindugaḍha. There, gathering in the marketplace, they held an auspicious festival of dance. As they performed, all the women present became enchanted by their singing, stupefied, and freely gave their wealth. At that moment, the lotus-faced woman, radiant with all auspicious marks, cried out, “My husband Lakṣaṇa is strong; I am a woman, you are a yogin—how will this matter be resolved?” Hearing her plea, the king quickly raised his arm, went to the royal gate, and Kṛṣṇāṃśa began to dance. The powerful king was delighted by his play. Responding to the king’s words, Kṛṣṇāṃśa laughed and said, “Show your own self quickly, O best of kings.” Hearing this, the king was bewildered by Krishna’s play. Meanwhile, all the yogis arrived at the great city. The king arrayed his army, and Ahlada did likewise at his command. Seven lakhs of Talanas were summoned and arrived, fully equipped with weapons, and they came to Delhi. At the same time, the wise minister Chadrabhatta approached the king and said, “Hear, O lord!” There, Udaya, a portion of Krishna, approached the supreme Brahman. He declared, “Today, for the destruction of the Agni lineage, I will go to Delhi. Again, coming to you, I will play in secret; thus I saw, O king, the Krishna portion in yogic sleep.” Hearing these words, the king was filled with wonder. He gave them the sign and spoke, “Go to Padmakara, the king, and quickly give the sign.” Upon hearing this, all the mighty ones of the Agni lineage, led by Bhagadamta—leader of thousands—prepared themselves. “O king,” Bhagadamta said, “Padmini is my sister, skilled in secret knowledge.” By him, a beautiful boon was given: the supreme power of disappearance. Hearing this, the king attained supreme joy. Meanwhile, the mighty ones led by Krishna’s portion arrived, ready for what was to come.