After the glorious manifestation of Vāmana, the tale continues as Rudra recounts the events that followed. The wise king Mucukunda, having slain the Yavana and granted him liberation, departed, leaving behind the legacy of his actions. News of the Yavana’s death reached Jarasandha, the king of Magadha, whose heart was filled with malice. Enraged, Jarasandha rallied his forces and engaged in battle with Rama and Krishna, determined to avenge the fallen. But Krishna, with his divine prowess, destroyed the entire army of Jarasandha, leaving the king himself unconscious upon the battlefield. When Jarasandha finally regained his senses after a long while, his body trembled with fear, and he found himself unable to face Rama in combat. Overcome by dread and recognizing the invincible might of Rama and Krishna, Jarasandha fled swiftly with the battered remnants of his troops, abandoning the conflict and returning to his city. Meanwhile, the two sons of Vasudeva—Rama and Krishna—left the city of Mathura and entered Dvaraka with their army. There, Indra, out of affection, sent Vayu to the assembly of the gods and gifted Krishna a magnificent hall crafted by Vishvakarma. This splendid hall, adorned with diamonds, beryl, and golden canopies, was furnished with many seats and radiant with divine gems. Upon receiving this divine gift, Ugrasena and the other kings rejoiced along with the citizens of Dvaraka, their happiness akin to the delight of the gods in heaven. During this time, Raivata, a king descended from the illustrious Ikshvaku lineage, gave his daughter Revati, endowed with all auspicious qualities, to Rama out of love. Rama married Revati according to proper rites and cherished her, just as Indra delights in his consort Shachi. In Vidarbha, the righteous king Bhishmaka, devoted to dharma, ruled with his auspicious sons, including Rukma. Among his children, the youngest daughter was Rukmini, a maiden of excellent complexion, born from a portion of Lakshmi and possessing every auspicious quality. In Rama’s incarnation, Rukmini was Sita; in Krishna’s birth, she was Rukmini; in every descent of Vishnu, she is his eternal companion. The mighty Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu, reborn in Dvapara as Shishupala and Dantavakra, were valiant princes of the Chedi lineage. Rukmini’s father wished to give her in marriage to Shishupala, but Rukmini, steadfast from childhood in her devotion to Vishnu, did not desire Shishupala as her husband. She worshipped the gods, performed acts of charity, and observed vows, always meditating on the Supreme Person—Krishna—as her lord and intended husband. Despite her wishes, Bhishmaka and his virtuous son Rukmi made efforts to arrange her marriage with Shishupala. Rukmini, determined, sent a Brahmin—the son of the family priest—to Krishna in Dvaraka, conveying her message and longing. The Brahmin, honored by Krishna and Rama upon arrival, privately related all that Rukmini had spoken. Upon hearing the Brahmin’s words, Rama and Krishna prepared their chariot, filling it with all manner of weapons and missiles. With their noble charioteer Daruka, the two Supreme Persons swiftly set out for the city of Vidarbha. At Vidarbha, kings from all realms, led by Jarasandha, had assembled to witness the marriage of Shishupala. On the day of the wedding, Rukmini, adorned with golden ornaments, went outside the city with her companions to worship goddess Durga. At that very moment, Krishna—the son of Devaki and mighty slayer of Madhu—arrived, and as Rukmini stood beside the chariot, he seized her and swiftly departed for his own abode. The assembled kings, led by Jarasandha and accompanied by Rukmi, were seized with anger and pursued Krishna in wrath with their fourfold armies. Balabhadra (Balarama), mighty-armed, descended from his chariot, and taking up his plough and mace, struck down the enemies in an instant. With his weapons, he crushed chariots, horses, elephants, and foot soldiers, splitting their heads and causing rivers of blood to flow across the battlefield. The army was slain in a moment, and the surviving kings, shattered and terrified, fled. Yet Rukmi, driven by anger and strength, engaged Krishna in combat. Raising his bow, he showered arrows upon Krishna, but Govinda, laughing, took up his Sharnga bow and with a single arrow struck down Rukmi’s chariot-horses and charioteer, cutting apart his chariot, banner, and flag. Rendered chariotless, Rukmi took up his sword and stood upon the ground, but Krishna, valiant and unerring, severed the sword with a single arrow, ending Rukmi’s challenge. Thus, the divine drama unfolded, with Krishna and Rama overcoming all obstacles, and Rukmini united with her beloved Lord.