Hearing these words, Kṛṣṇāṃśa prepared himself for sword combat. After displaying his valor, he made his way to the king of the earth. The king, recognizing Kṛṣṇāṃśa’s greatness, honored him with ten million gold coins. Filled with joy, the king worshipped the Vasus for five years. By the granting of boons, the king was blessed with ten sons. When the time came for their marriages, he invited the mighty king of the earth to join in the celebrations. Among the sons, Bhima took as his wife a most charming lady. During this period, the king, along with Sahoda, was residing in the land of the Pishachas. It was then, by the command of Bali, the powerful Daitya, that he journeyed to Kurukshetra, that auspicious land. The righteous king, strong in his resolve, wrote a letter and sent it to the king of the earth, declaring, “You, king of the Mlecchas, are ready for Vidyunmala.” Having sent this message, he arrived at Kurukshetra with a great force of three hundred thousand soldiers. When midnight arrived, during the dark fortnight of Jyeshtha, he launched a swift and relentless attack, striking down the king’s army and consuming them again and again. Meanwhile, the gods—Krishna and others of tremendous might—joined the fray. They slew thousands of Daityas and approached Bali, the mighty Daitya king, satisfying him with their swords. Pleased, the powerful Daitya king Bali declared, “Let these Daityas not enter the land of the Aryas together with you.” Hearing these harsh words, Bali himself was moved. Then Krishna, pleased, spoke fearlessly: “Later, when you come to earth, act as is proper, O sir.” Upon hearing this, Sahoda, accompanied by Nila, prepared himself. The king of the earth, his heart gladdened, again bestowed ten million gold coins. When Śrīda reached the age of five, he offered praise with deep devotion. The royal treasury overflowed with treasures from every side. As for the maiden named Kiṃnarī, famed as Maṃkaṇa’s daughter—thus, O sage, the entire tale of this marriage has been told to you. Meanwhile, Dhundhukāra, exceedingly valiant, assembled an army of a hundred thousand. When the thirty-first year arrived, under the powerful influence of Kṛṣṇa, he set the Brahmāstra on his bow and unleashed its power, burning half the army. Fifty thousand warriors, terrified, fled in all directions. At that time, the king of the earth was filled with sorrow and fear, surrounded by uncertainty. He wondered, “How will victory be mine?” and quickly sought counsel. In these troubled times, the powerful Cāmuṇḍa assumed the guise of a woman. Four valiant sons, together with Dhundhukāra, readied themselves for battle. Hearing of these events, the king of the earth rejoiced for Brahmānanda’s happiness. When evening fell on the eighth day of the bright half of Māgha, an act of deception and force took place: the enemy was struck in the belly with a trident. Tāraka pierced his heart with arrows, Sūryavarmā hurled spears, and Dhundhukāra struck the enemy’s head with a broad-headed arrow. Brahmānanda, of great strength, fainted and fell to the earth. The heads of Bhīma and Vardhana were severed from their bodies. Tāraka, Dhundhukāra, and Cāmuṇḍa also fell in battle. With the loss of his sons, the king of the earth was seized by overwhelming fear. At that moment, Velā, upon hearing the news, swiftly mounted the swing. Filled with youthful, nectar-like vigor, Velā’s strength shone forth, and she became powerful then.