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Next day Chetak gave command of the army to the great warrior Varun Naag who was observing a two day fast. There was a furious battle and by evening, Varun Naag was fatally wounded.
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He retreated into solitude, took the ultimate vow (Santhara), and did critical review of his deeds before dying in peace. He took rebirth as a god."
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By evening the battle field was a deathly site of scattered corpses. Terror stricken by the terrible manslaughter, the remaining soldiers of Vaishali retreated into the walled city. King Chetak also joined them and ordered
Close the city gates.
Kunik's army surrounded the city and with the help of his elephants launched an attack on the huge city gates and walls.
Even after all efforts the rampart and the gates could not be broken.
# He is said to be the only human being who reincarnated as a god after dying in a war.
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