The mighty-armed one was given a choice: “Choose that which you desire,” the Lord said, “and I will grant it without hesitation.” With deep humility, the devotee replied, “May my renown always be through your lotus feet.” The Lord, pleased with such devotion, bestowed further blessings: “By my grace, you shall become ageless and immortal. For one whose mind is fixed on me, the bondage of action will not touch you. O Daitya, perform the supreme righteousness that befits your own noble lineage.” Yet, the devotee hesitated. “O teacher of the world, how can I accept the kingdom, having already renounced it?” The Lord replied, “Then become the adviser for the welfare of the Daityas and Danavas.” Bowing reverently to the Lord, who was pleased, the devotee returned to his own city. Though invited to rule, Narada did not accept the kingdom. Instead, he stood there, his body purified by yoga, meditating and remembering Kesava, the incomprehensible. Even though he had been defeated and had relinquished the kingdom, he remained steadfast, placing his mind in the support of pure consciousness. Though he had been consecrated and knew the eternal duties of kingship, it was Lalo who was then consecrated by the Daitya Prahlada to his own position. Curious, someone asked, “How does he dwell together with the gods and others? Tell me that.” The answer came: by severe austerity and worship of the lord of the gods, the wielder of the trident, the three-eyed one, he obtained immunity from burning by fire and from being wetted by water. Making Shukra his priest, Andhaka then dwelled in meditation. Having conquered the whole earth, he defeated the kings of men. Together with his companions, he set out for the wondrous peak of Meru. Upon arrival, he made arrangements for protection in Amaravati and then departed. Mounting their own vehicles and fully armed, the hosts went forth outside. With great speed, they departed, accompanied by elephants, horses, chariots, and more. The Vidyadharas and others each mounted their own vehicles as well. There was great curiosity about the duty and conveyances of each one. Now, in brief and in order, the vehicles of each are described. The lord of elephants, white in color, serves as the vehicle of the king of the gods. A buffalo named Pauṇḍraka is the vehicle of the lord of Dharma, O Narada. The divine-moving Śiśumāra is the vehicle of Varuṇa. The vehicle of Dhanada was born from the foot of Ambikā. White bulls of the Saurabheya line, swift and strong, are his. O best of sages, the horses and charioteers belong to the Ādityas. The Kinnaras ride upon serpents, and the Ashvins upon horses. The poets are mounted on parrots, while the Gandharvas go on foot. Having armed themselves, all set out joyfully for battle, filled with great energy. Now, the vehicles of the Daityas are to be described. Listen to the truth of it: they had thousands of vehicles, black in color, vast and immense in size. Some chariots were drawn by eight steeds, shining, white, and golden in form. Jambha’s chariot was divine, with horses that resembled gold. Śambara possessed an aerial car, and Ayaśaṅku had a lordly deer as his vehicle. Thus, all the hosts, resplendent in their unique forms and conveyances, made ready for the great events that were to unfold.