At that time, Sūryavarman took a newly-wedded wife. Meanwhile, there was Karbura, a powerful magician who was the son of Vibhīṣaṇa. Karbura himself took as his wife the daughter of Madrakeśa, a woman of extraordinary divine beauty. During these events, the king of the earth was overcome with distress and lamented repeatedly, troubled by the circumstances unfolding around him. Seeking a solution, the king sent Kṛṣṇāṃśa as his messenger. Kṛṣṇāṃśa journeyed to Mount Sahyādri, where he approached Karbura. There, Vibhīṣaṇa, the king among devotees, addressed his beloved son, reminding him, “You are dear to me; as you know, in times past, Sītā was abducted by Rāvaṇa.” Hearing these words, Karbura replied, “This beloved one has been dear to me from before. Separated from her, I abandoned the great city of Laṅkā. I did not take the lovely beloved, but remained there for many days. Now, that auspicious lady named Kāntimatī has come under my control.” Upon hearing this, Kṛṣṇāṃśa engaged in sword combat, and after reaching the threshold, returned to the king of the earth to report all that had transpired. In gratitude, the king rewarded the great-souled Kṛṣṇāṃśa with ten million gold coins. For five years, the king joyfully worshipped the Vasus. By the granting of boons, ten sons were born to the king. When the time came for their marriages, he invited the mighty king of the earth to their celebrations. Bhima, one of the king’s sons, obtained as his wife a charming lady. During this period, the king, together with Sahoda, was residing in the land of the Pishachas. By the command of the mighty Daitya, Bali, the king arrived at the sacred land of Kurukshetra. He wrote a letter and, being powerful and righteous, sent it to the king of the earth, stating, “You, king of the Mlecchas, are prepared for Vidyunmala.” With these words, he came to Kurukshetra, bringing with him an army of three hundred thousand soldiers. When midnight arrived, in the dark month of Jyeshtha, a fierce battle broke out. The king’s army was swiftly struck down, devoured again and again. Meanwhile, the gods—Krishna and others of great might—entered the fray. Slaying thousands of Daityas, they approached Bali, the mighty Daitya king, and with their own swords, satisfied him in battle. Pleased by their valor, Bali, the powerful Daitya king, said, “Let these Daityas not come to the land of the Aryas together with you.” Hearing these stern words, Bali himself was moved. Then Krishna, pleased, spoke fearlessly, “Afterwards, coming to the earth, do as is proper, O sir.” Upon hearing these words, Sahoda, accompanied by Nila, acted accordingly. The king of the earth, his heart gladdened, again gave ten million gold coins. When Śrīda, one of the king’s sons, reached the age of five, he praised with devotion, and the royal treasury became filled with treasures on every side. The maiden named Kiṃnarī, renowned as the daughter of Maṃkaṇa, was also part of these events. Thus, O sage, the entire story of the marriage was recounted. During these times, Dhundhukāra, exceedingly valiant, gathered an army of a hundred thousand. When the thirty-first year arrived, under the powerful influence of Kṛṣṇa, he set the Brahmāstra upon his bow and burned half the army. The fifty thousand surviving warriors, terrified, fled in all directions. At this moment, the king of the earth was gripped by sorrow and great fear from all sides. He anxiously wondered, “How will victory be mine?” and quickly consulted with his advisors. In the midst of these troubles, the powerful Cāmuṇḍa appeared, assuming the guise of a woman. And thus, those four valiant sons, together with Dhundhukāra, continued to shape the unfolding destiny.