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## The Thirty-Fifth Chapter
In the meantime, Viradhit, the enemy of Kharadushan, who had been mentioned earlier, arrived with his ministers and valiant warriors, fully armed and equipped. ||1|| He saw Lakshmana, the great warrior, fighting alone, radiating with great energy, and decided that this would lead to the fulfillment of his own desires. ||2|| He knelt on the ground, placing both hands on his head, and with utmost humility, spoke to Lakshmana, saying, "O Lord! I am your devotee. Please listen to my request. The company of great souls like you is the cause of the destruction of sorrow." ||3-4|| Viradhit had only spoken half his words when Lakshmana placed his hand on his head and said, "Stay behind us." ||5||
Then, Viradhit, filled with great wonder and suddenly imbued with great energy, bowed again and spoke these pleasing words, "You, O Lord, should stop this powerful enemy, Kharadushan. I will bring death to the rest of the warriors on the battlefield." ||6-7|| Having said this, he quickly began to destroy Kharadushan's army. He charged towards the enemy forces, accompanied by his own army, with a blazing array of weapons. ||8|| He said, "I am Viradhit, the son of King Chandrodar, and I have come after a long time, eager to be a guest in this battle." ||9|| "Where are you going now? Let those who are valiant in battle stand firm. Today, I will give you the fruit that the terrible Yama, the god of death, gives." ||10||
As he spoke, the warriors on both sides were filled with hatred, and a great clash of weapons, a terrible destruction of men, ensued. ||11|| Foot soldiers clashed with foot soldiers, horsemen with horsemen, elephant riders with elephant riders, and chariot riders with chariot riders. ||12||