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First battle of sight was initiated. For long time both remained steady and their eyes were firm. At last, eyes of King Bharat moved.
All applauded Bahubali's victory. After that in all the four combats Bahubali was successful in trouncing King Bharat's vanity.
Military of Bahubali was thrilled with the victory of his lord. This was unbelievable for Sovereign's military. King Bharat struggled for sixty thousand years and triumphed lordship of six continents. He was annoyed as he was going to lose his lordship.
This defeat was intolerable for him. He disregarded presence of Indra Mahārājā and released his chakraratna on Bahubali. Both military and Indra etc. deities were dazed. That chakra (wheel) was very dangerous and was rapidly coming closer to the Bahubali.
Bahubali was also furious as King Bharat broken the conditions laid by Saudharmendra Mahārājā.
But... what's this? Startling...chakraratna rotated thrice around Bahubali and returned to King Bharat. The chakraratna does not work on the person of same family line. He was younger brother of King Bharat and hence, chakraratna could not harm him.
Passionate King Bharat forgot even this small thing. King Bharat was abashed by his unjust did. Now, it was impossible to control Bahubali. He put up his fist to punch King Bharat. All were
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