Seizing his foe by the feet with his powerful hands, he hurled him away and let out a thunderous roar. Without hesitation, the mighty one struck his adversary forcefully on the chest with his foot. Afterwards, the events that had unfolded were reported fully and faithfully. Then, assuming a wondrous form that was half-man and half-lion, he appeared suddenly, bewildering the foremost among the Daityas. Nārāyaṇa, the infinite Lord, shone forth with a radiance like the midday sun. In response, the Asura sent forth Narasiṃha, intent on destruction. But swiftly, Narasiṃha and all his followers were vanquished by Maya. Though he fought with all his might, he was defeated by Narasiṃha. Undeterred, he meditated upon the weapon of Paśupati, released it, and roared fiercely. Yet, this mighty weapon caused no harm to the Lord Śūlin. In that moment, he recognized Vāsudeva, the eternal Lord, as the very soul of all beings. Humbly, he bowed his head to the Lord, who dwells in the hearts of yogis. Restraint was then shown—he held back his father and brothers and spoke to Hiraṇyākṣa, describing the ancient Person, the divine Lord, the great yogi who is the very essence of the universe. He declared that this Supreme Person is the root of primordial matter, the imperishable fundamental nature, and advised them to seek refuge in Viṣṇu, the unmanifest and undecaying. Yet, deluded by Viṣṇu’s own māyā, he spoke passionately to his son, explaining that, driven by time, Viṣṇu had now come to their abode. He urged: "Do not revile this Lord, the one, imperishable ruler of all beings. Viṣṇu, who is time itself and takes the form of time, is ultimately destroyed by time." Even so, though his son tried to restrain him, he fought against the imperishable Hari. But before Prahlāda’s very eyes, he was torn apart by the sharp nails of Narasiṃha. Overcome by fear, he abandoned his son Prahlāda and fled, but he did not reach the realm of Yama, for he was seized by lions born from the very body of Narasiṃha. Then Narasiṃha assumed his own supreme form, known as Nārāyaṇa. He installed Hiraṇyākṣa through a consecration ceremony. By worshipping Śaṅkara with great austerity, he obtained Andhaka as a son of great renown. He led her to Rasātala and made her a radiant singer, glowing like a blue lotus. They went together and made their petition at the abode of Viṣṇu. Assuming the spotless form of the Boar, composed of all the gods, Viṣṇu lifted the earth with his tusk at the dawn of the kalpa. Having accomplished this, Viṣṇu entered his own divine nature and attained the supreme abode. The kingdom was then governed by him, having abandoned the asuric disposition. Through Viṣṇu’s glory, his realm became free from rivals. Yet, under the influence of illusion, he failed to honor the ascetics and the gods. With eyes reddened by anger, he was cursed by the king of the asuras: "That divine Vaiṣṇava devotion will bring about your destruction." Nevertheless, attached to his kingdom, he became deluded by the power of this curse. Remembering the killing of his father, he grew angry at Hari.