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## Bharat's Conquest of the Six Continents
**Chapter 1 of the Yoga Shastra, Verse 10:** "This is Bharat Chakravarti. He cannot be conquered by someone like us." Disheartened by Meghakumar's words, the Mlechchha people sought refuge in Bharatesh. Truly, "Fire is the medicine for that which is ignited by fire." Just as a Yogi conquers the world, similarly, the invincible Nishkut, situated north of the Sindhu River, was conquered by the army under the command of the Lord.
Traveling with the joy of an Airavata elephant, Bharatesh reached the southern foothills of the Ksudrahimalaya mountain. There, he performed the Atthama Tapa for the purpose of the Ksudrahimalaya Kumar Dev. "Tapa is the first auspicious act for the fulfillment of work." After his Atthama Tapa, the King of Kings, Bharat, went to the Himalayas and, while seated in his chariot, struck the mountain three times with the end of his chariot. He then released an arrow, marked with his name, which traveled 72 yojanas and landed on the peak of the mountain. Upon seeing the arrow, the Himalayan Kumar appeared before Bharatesh. He accepted his command as a crown upon his head.
Then, the son of Rishabha, Bharatesh, reached the Rishabhakut mountain and, approaching it, struck it three times with the end of his chariot, like the tusk of an Airavata elephant. In the middle of the mountain, he inscribed with Kakini gems, "I am Bharat Chakravarti, born in the last part of the third Ara of the Avasarpini Kal." After that, he returned to his camp and performed the Parana of the Atthama Tapa. Then, the Chakravarti, in accordance with his wealth, celebrated the Atthais Mahotsav in honor of the Ksudrahimalaya Kumar Dev.
After that, the Chakravarti Bharat, following the path of his Chakra, traveled with his great army, crossing the distance between the Sindhu and Ganga rivers, and returned. Gradually, they reached the foothills of the Vaitalya mountain in the north. There, the army and family settled down comfortably. After a few days, they sent an arrow to the Vidyaadharas, the rulers of that region, demanding their submission to their Lord. Angered by the demand for submission, both Vidyaadharas descended from the Vaitalya mountain and, with their army, came to fight Bharatesh. At that time, Bharat saw that the sky was filled with lightning, illuminated by the many suns, and resonated with the thunderous roar of drums, as the Vidyaadharas' army launched projectiles from their gem-encrusted flying machines. They challenged Bharat to battle, "Oh, you who demand submission! If you want to take submission from us, then come to the battlefield."
Throwing his vast army into battle, Bharatesh fought various battles with them. Victory cannot be achieved without fighting. Finally, after fighting for 12 years, the Vidyaadharapatis, Nami and Vinami, were defeated. After their defeat, they folded their hands in salutation and said to Bharat Raja, "Just as there is no one brighter than the sun, no one faster than the wind, and no happiness greater than Moksha, similarly, there is no warrior greater than you. Oh, Bharatnaresh! Seeing you today, we have seen Rishabhdev Bhagwan himself. Master! We fought with you out of ignorance. Please forgive us. Your command will now be on our heads like a crown. This wealth, treasure, body, sons, etc., are all yours."
Speaking these words of devotion, the extremely humble Vinami offered his daughter (a gem among women) and Nami offered a treasure of gems. Taking permission, both of them crowned their sons as kings and, with a sense of detachment, went to Bhagwan Rishabhdev and took initiation.
After that, following the Chakra Ratna, they reached the banks of the Ganga River. The army commander, Sushen, conquered the Uttar Pradesh region bordering the Ganga. What is impossible for a great soul? The king performed the Atthama Tapa and worshipped Ganga Devi. The goddess also presented divine offerings and honored Bharat. The entire bank of the Ganga was fragrant with the scent of lotus. Bharatesh built a palace-like Patbhavan on the banks of the Ganga and resided there. Seeing the beauty of Bharat, like that of Kamadeva, the Ganga River was thrilled. Adorned with pearl ornaments and fine clothes, like the thin membrane inside a banana, the moon-faced Ganga Devi approached Bharatesh. Assuming a form filled with flowing water, she gracefully moved her limbs and gestures, and with a voice filled with love, she pleaded with the king. Then, with a desire to engage in love play, she took him to her abode. There, with Bharatnaresh, she indulged in various pleasures and luxuries.
1. While erasing a name and writing his own, a tear fell from Bharatesh's eye. He thought, "I am erasing the name of a Chakravarti. In the future, someone will erase my name too." This is also mentioned.