When the noble lady was questioned, she replied to the hero before her, “Pundarika is my husband.” Upon hearing this, another woman laughed and said, “We have no fear of your husband.” At that moment, the king, mighty among serpents, awoke. He saw a dazzling poison and began to meditate on all that was auspicious. Pundarika, serene of mind and adorned with the finest serpent ornaments, stood radiant. Meanwhile, Āhlāda, mounted upon a horse, handed ten million gold coins to the king of the earth—wealth he had received from the king—and quickly departed after taking them. The horses, skilled in the science of horsemanship, returned home. Sūta then explained that for five years, the king worshipped the two excellent celestial physicians. By the boon granted to him, ten sons were born. The king summoned the king of the earth, who was endowed with three hundred thousand troops. At that time, Sūryavarman took a newly-wedded wife. Karbura, a powerful magician and the son of Vibhīṣaṇa, married the daughter of Madrakeśa, a woman of divine beauty. The king of the earth, greatly distressed, lamented again and again. He sent Kṛṣṇāṃśa, who went and reported all that had transpired. Kṛṣṇāṃśa journeyed to Mount Sahyādri and there met Karbura. Vibhīṣaṇa, king among devotees, spoke to his beloved son: “You are my dear child. As you know, Sītā was once abducted by Rāvaṇa.” Hearing this, Karbura replied, “This beloved one has always been dear to me. Separated from her, I abandoned the great city of Laṅkā; I did not take the lovely beloved, but remained there for many days. Today, that auspicious lady named Kāntimatī has come under my control.” Upon hearing this, Kṛṣṇāṃśa engaged in sword combat; then, reaching the threshold, he returned to the king of the earth. The king gratefully gave ten million gold coins to the great-souled Kṛṣṇāṃśa. For five years, the king joyfully worshipped the Vasus. By their granting of boons, ten sons were born to the king; for their marriage, he invited the mighty king of the earth. Bhima, the king’s son, obtained the charming lady as his wife. At that time, the king, along with Sahoda, was residing in the land of the Pishachas. By the command of Bali, the mighty Daitya, he arrived at Kurukshetra, the auspicious place. The powerful and righteous king wrote a letter and sent it to the king of the earth, saying, “You, king of the Mlecchas, are prepared for Vidyunmala.” Having said this, he came to Kurukshetra with three hundred thousand soldiers. When midnight arrived during the dark month of Jyeshtha, he swiftly struck down the king’s army, devouring them again and again. Meanwhile, the gods, beginning with Krishna and other mighty ones, slew thousands of Daityas and approached Bali, the mighty Daitya king. With their own swords, they satisfied the powerful Daitya king. Then Bali himself became pleased and declared, “Let these Daityas not come to the land of the Aryas together with you.” Hearing these terrible and disagreeable words, Bali himself was moved. Krishna, being pleased, spoke fearless words: “Afterwards, coming to the earth, do as is proper, O sir.” Upon hearing Krishna’s words, Sahoda, accompanied by Nila, responded. Finally, the king of the earth, with a heart full of joy, gave ten million gold coins.