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## Chapter Fifty-Three
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When the two armies clashed, the people were filled with fear and dread of annihilation. ||13||
As the battle between the warriors, horses, chariots, and elephants raged, both armies fought each other with righteous fury. ||14||
With his son, the valiant Pradyumna, and Shamba, along with the host of celestial beings, they unleashed fiery weapons, reducing the enemy kings to ashes, their movements swift and fierce like a raging fire. ||15-16||
Meanwhile, the pleased Devas proclaimed in the sky that the ninth Narayana, Krishna, the son of Vasudeva, had been born. He, the wielder of the discus, had slain Jarasandha, the enemy who harbored hatred for his virtues, in battle. ||17-18||
Having said this, the Devas showered Vasudeva's chariot with a rain of precious jewels, as bright as the moon. ||19||
Hearing this, the terrified enemy celestial beings sought refuge with Vasudeva, the immortal. ||20||
They offered their daughters to Vasudeva's sons, Pradyumna and Shamba, as a sign of their devotion. ||21||
"We have come to you at the behest of Vasudeva, to deliver this good news," they said. ||22||
Many celestial beings, adorned with various ornaments, accompanied by their king, came to Vasudeva, driven by their devotion to Narayana. ||23||
As long as Vanavati (the Naga princess) delivered this auspicious news, the sky was filled with the celestial chariots of the celestial beings. ||24||
Descending from their chariots, the followers of Vasudeva bowed to Balarama and Krishna, offering them various gifts. ||25||
Filled with devotion, Balarama and Narayana bowed to their father, who embraced them with affection and praised them. ||26||
Vasudeva paid his respects to all the elders, including the ocean-conqueror, and Pradyumna and others bowed to their elders and brothers as befitting their position. ||27||
All the celestial beings, who had been honored by Narayana and Balarama, considered their birth to be successful. ||28||
1. Chetasā M. || 2. Nutkṛṣṭasangare M. || 3. Prabhūtpaṇayaḥ M. || 4. Yāvadhanavati M. ||