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The kings, having filled their storehouses with all kinds of provisions, set out to conquer the Himavat mountain, knowing that the victory would be achieved only after a long time. ||82|| Some kings marched with warriors wielding clubs, while others were accompanied by loyal servants who looked upon their lord with devotion. ||83|| From all sides, numerous vassals, each with their own armies, converged and, with a united voice, proclaimed the victory of the king whose rule shone brightly everywhere. ||84|| Just as the ocean is filled by the confluence of rivers, so too was Bharata's army filled by the multitude of his loyal vassals. ||85|| Like Mount Meru, adorned with celestial armies during the birth of the Jina, the Vijayardha mountain was surrounded by armies, along with its forests and plains. ||86|| The peaks of the Vijayardha mountain, adorned with royal pavilions, reflected the splendor of heaven, as they were dominated by Bharata's armies. ||87|| The army, with its chariots rolling, horses neighing, and elephants trumpeting, filled the Vijayardha mountain with its thunderous roar. ||88|| The mountain, echoing the sounds of the army through its caves, seemed to groan under the weight of the surrounding forces. ||89|| In the midst of this, Bharata saw a celestial being descending from the mountain, his radiant crown illuminating the sky. ||90|| The celestial being, adorned with shining ornaments and garments, descended from the mountain, accompanied by his retinue, as if the forest itself were adorned with jewels and fine cloth. ||91||