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In the Padma Purana, there was a great battle between the two armies, with many soldiers dying from the clash of weapons. Hearing the sound of the battle, Yama, the Lord of Death, himself went out to fight, his anger as fierce as the ocean. His immense power overwhelmed our army, leaving them wounded and defeated. The messenger, while narrating this, fainted. He was revived by fanning him with the edge of a cloth. When asked what had happened, he placed his hand on his heart and said, "Oh Lord, I felt like I was there, witnessing it all, and fainted."
Then, Ravana, the son of Ratna Shrava, who was filled with wonder, asked, "What happened next?" After a moment of rest, the messenger continued, "Oh Lord, when Rishyaraja saw our army defeated and in despair, he, filled with love, prepared to fight himself." He fought for a long time against Yama, who was immensely powerful. Though his heart did not break, he was tricked and captured by the enemy.
While Rishyaraja was fighting, Suryaraja also joined the battle. He fought bravely for a long time, but eventually, he was struck by a powerful blow and fainted. His followers quickly carried him to the forest called Mekhala, where he was revived with cool water mixed with sandalwood. Yama, believing himself to be the true Lord of Death, had created a place of torment outside the city, including the river Vaitarani. All those who were defeated by him or by Indra, the King of the Gods, were sent to this place of suffering, where they are now dying in pain.
Seeing this, I am deeply troubled. I am a loyal servant of the Rishyaraja lineage. My name is Shakhavali, and I am the son of Sushreni and Ranadaks. Since you are our protector, I managed to escape and come to you.