करीनरी सुललितस्तेषां नामानि वै क्रमात्
Karina and Sulalita—these were their names, in order.
स वै पुत्राज्ञया शूरस्तालनो राक्षसप्रियः
By the command of his sons, the valiant Talanada, beloved of the rakshasas,
तथा वसुमतः पुत्रौ भूपतीदेशवत्सजौ
Likewise, the two sons of Vasumat, who were like kings and rulers of lands,
सिंहिनीनाम वडवां या तु दत्ता भयानका
A mare named Simhini, fierce and terrifying, was given.
पंचशब्दं महानागमिन्द्रदत्तं मनोरमम्
The five-sounded, delightful great elephant, Indradatta by name.
हयं पपीहकं नाम सूर्यदत्तं नरस्वरम्
A horse named Papihaka, given by Surya, with a human-like voice.
त्रयः शूराः समागम्य नगरीं ते महावतीम्
These three heroes, having come together, entered the great city.
सेना षष्टिसहस्रं तत्तेषां स्वामी स तालनः 3.3.7.
Their army numbered sixty thousand, and their lord was Talana.
तैर्वीरै रक्षितो राजा कृतकृत्यत्वमागतः
Protected by these warriors, the king attained fulfillment of his duties.
कालियेन युतः प्राप्तो नर्मदायास्तटे शुभे
Joined by Kaliya, he arrived at the auspicious bank of the Narmada.
पार्थिवैः पूजयामास देवदेवं पिनाकिनम्
With the kings, he worshipped the god of gods, Pinakin.
वरं वरय तेऽभीष्टं भूप आह कृतांजलिः
"Choose your desired boon," said the king, with joined palms.
तथेत्युक्त्वा महादेवस्तत्रैवान्तर्हितोभवत्
Saying, "So be it," Mahadeva at once disappeared there.
मोहनं सर्वसैन्यानां पितुरंतिकमाययौ
Mohanan, of all the armies, came near his father.
गमिष्यामि बलैः सार्द्धं गंगां शुद्धजलां शुभाम्
"I will go with my forces to the auspicious Ganga of pure waters."
भगिनीं प्राह बलवान्विजयैषिणि शोभने
He spoke to his sister, strong and desiring victory, radiant one.
साह ग्रैवेयकं हारं मणिमुक्ताविभूषितम्
She had a necklace for the neck, adorned with gems and pearls.
कालियो लक्षतुरगैः संयुतस्त्वरितोऽगमत्
Kaliya, accompanied by a hundred thousand horses, quickly departed.
दत्त्वा दानानि विप्रेभ्यो जयचन्द्रपुरीं ययौ 3.3.8.
Having given gifts to the Brahmins, he went to Jayachandrapuri.
कान्यकुब्जे महाहारौ न प्राप्तो बहुमूल्यकः
In Kanyakubja, the great necklace of great value was not obtained.
ययौ महावतीं रम्यां शिवदत्तवरो बली
The mighty Śivadatta, blessed with strength, went to the beautiful city of Mahāvatī.
रुद्रं कपर्दिनं शंभुं शरण्यं शरणं ययौ
He sought refuge in Rudra, the matted-haired Śambhu, the giver of shelter.
सार्द्धं पुराद्बहिर्यातस्त्रिभिः शूरैः सुरक्षितः
He departed from the city, accompanied and protected by three valiant warriors.
हयाः षोडशसाहस्रा वत्सराजस्तु तत्पतिः
King Vatsarāja, the lord there, had sixteen thousand horses.
प्रनष्टो मुलं युद्धं तेषां वीरवरक्षयम् ।।७ अहोरात्रप्रमाणेन महद्घोरमवर्तत
The root of their battle was lost, and the destruction of heroes ensued; for a day and night, a great and terrible conflict raged.
ते हत्वा शात्रवीं सेनां चक्रुर्जयरवान्मुहुः
Having slain the enemy army, they repeatedly raised victorious shouts.
दुद्रुवुः सर्वतो विप्र दृष्ट्वा तान्कालियो नृपः
O brāhmaṇa, seeing them, King Kāliya fled in all directions.
हृदि कृत्वा महादेवं मोहनं बाणमादधत्
Holding Mahādeva in his heart, he took up a bewildering arrow.
शेषास्ते शत्रवः सर्वे रिपुघाताय संययुः 3.3.8.
All the remaining enemies gathered together to destroy their foes.
भीष्मसिंहस्तथा दृष्ट्वा बोधयामास सैनिकान्
Then Bhīṣmasiṃha, seeing this, roused the soldiers.