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Mahapuraana, Uttara Puraana
King Swayambhu, enraged by the mere mention of Madhuka, had killed the messengers of both and taken the gift for himself. || 90 ||
The Acharya says that the impressions born of love and hatred become permanent. Therefore, a self-knowing person should not harbor hatred for anyone. || 91 ||
Hearing the news of the messenger's death from Narada, Madhu, filled with anger, went to confront Rama and Keshava. || 92 ||
The two, skilled in warfare and filled with anger, were ready for battle. They swiftly approached Madhu, resembling Yama and Agni. || 93 ||
A fierce battle ensued between the two armies, a battle that seemed to destroy everything. It lasted for a long time, terrifying even the bravest. || 94 ||
Filled with anger, Madhu aimed at Swayambhu and swiftly hurled a blazing discus, intent on killing him. || 95 ||
The discus, moving swiftly, circled around Swayambhu and settled on his right arm. It seemed as if the sun had descended from the sky. || 96 ||
Swayambhu, filled with anger, hurled the discus back at his enemy. What is impossible for a virtuous person to achieve? || 97 ||
Keshava then gained dominion over half of the Bharata land and, like Indra, enjoyed it without hindrance, along with his family. || 98 ||
Madhu, abandoning his virtue, fell into the clutches of Rajas. Bound by his karma, he went to the Naraka called Tamas-tama. || 99 ||
Keshava, driven by his hatred, followed him. He too entered that Naraka, the result of his own evil deeds. || 100 ||
Balabhadra, his heart consumed by grief at the separation from Swayambhu, became weary of the cycle of birth and death and went to the pure-charioted Jina. || 101 ||
He embraced Samayika and restraint, becoming a leader among the restrained. He performed austerities without any attachment, as if he had made enmity with his own body. || 102 ||
Balabhadra, at that time, seemed like the sun. Just as the sun is round, so too was Balabhadra virtuous. Just as the sun is the embodiment of brilliance, so too was Balabhadra. || 103 ||