Netrasimha, a mighty king and renowned hero, commanded a formidable army of one hundred thousand soldiers. On the side of the lunar dynasty stood Virasena, a man of great wealth and resources, who, along with his son, pledged allegiance to the lunar faction. Likewise, Ahlada, also commanding an army of one hundred thousand, joined the lunar side, and Parimala, endowed with a force of sixteen hundred thousand, stood resolute upon the battlefield. Lahara, foremost among kings, arrived with his sons and an army of one hundred thousand. Abhinandana, too, came with his son and a similar force. Nagavarma, accompanied by his son, brought another hundred thousand soldiers, while Purnamala and his son, likewise, joined the faction with their own hundred thousand. Gajaraja, king of the earth, arrived with a hundred thousand troops. Bhagadatta, son of Krishna Kumara, also made his presence known. The son of Balavahana, accompanied by ten Gopalas, approached the king of the earth, ready for battle. The king of Kalinga arrived, as did Trikona. Mukunda, Suketu, Ruhila, and Guhila—each leading ten thousand warriors—assembled before the king of the earth. On his side, a thousand minor rulers gathered, and among them, two hundred advanced towards Delhi. Thus, the king of Delhi commanded a force of twenty-four hundred thousand. A terrible battle erupted and raged for eighteen days, resulting in utter devastation. In the midst of this, you, together with your son and your army, protected by Dhundhukara, upon hearing news of the conflict, hastened to the great battle at Kurukshetra. King Parimala then confronted Mayuradhvaja, who was protected by Jayanta—who bore a portion of Krishna’s own power—and by Devasimha. Upon hearing these challenges, Mayuradhvaja himself responded, and a tremendous battle unfolded between both armies on the field. In this engagement, there was one chariot and five hundred elephants; these constituted the army, and the commanders were as follows: the leader of ten infantry units was called the commander of foot soldiers, while the leader of five elephants was known as the lord of elephants. There were forty camel-mounted messengers, and thirty-six foot soldiers, each with their own duties. Ten were tasked with distributing balls, ten provided nourishment, and three served as watchers, each for a different watch of the day. The remainder of the troops were Shudras, devoted to the service of warriors. Everywhere, a fierce and righteous battle was fought. Within the span of a single watch, the commanders themselves entered the fray, standing ready at the forefront of the conflict. Bhagadatta distinguished himself with valor and skill. Krishna, having vanquished Chamunda and the sons of Lahara, sounded his conch in triumph, his mind serene, marking his victory. Chamunda, Dhundhukara, and Bhagadatta, together with hundreds of warriors, pressed on. Indulo and Devasingha, with their thousands, rejoiced in the struggle. When morning dawned, during the third terrifying watch, a voice was heard: “O king, you are protected by three heroes.” At this, Parimala, the king, addressed Netra Simha, lord of the earth, and a great battle commenced between their armies. Chariots clashed with chariots, and terrible machines of war were pitted against one another. In the afternoon, mighty Netrasimha, strong as ever, and his foe both dismounted and, their bows broken, fought each other hand to hand. In the end, both warriors slew each other and ascended to the heavenly realms. Meanwhile, Indula struck down Chamunda, and the god struck Dhundhukara as well. Thus, the great battle raged, its fury echoing across the field, as kings, heroes, and armies met their destinies.