Such a horrible battle was fought between Shankhasura and Machh. It appeared clearly that two mountains were waging war with each other.

The bits of flesh began to fall, which were devoured by huge vultures, and the sixty-four vampires (Yoginis) began to laugh on seeing this terrible war.52.

After killing Shankhasura, the Machh (fish) incarnation redeemed the Vedas and Lord, forsaking the Fish-form, bedecked himself with winsome garments.

After destroying the tyrants, the Lord established again all the gods, and demons frightening the creatures were destroyed.53.

TRIBHANGI STANZA

The Lord received great approbation of killing the demon Shankhasura, redeeming the Vedas and destroying the enemies.

He called Indra, the king of gods and blessed him with royalty and its comforts.

Millions of musical instruments began to resound, the gods began to play th tune of bliss and the sorrows of every house were destroyed.

All the gods bowed in respect at the feet of Fish incarnation presenting various types of gifts and making millions of circumambulations.54.

End of the description of the first Machh (fish) Incarnation and Killing of Shankhasura in BACHITTAR NATAK.

Now begins the description of Kachh (Tortoise) Incarnation:

BHUJANG PRAYAAT STANZA

Indra, the king of gods, ruled for a long time and his palaces were full of all materials of comfort

But once Vishnu reflected upon a unique idea in his mind that this king is without elephants, horses and jewels (therefore something should be done in this direction).1.

Indra gathered together all the gods including Chandra. Surya and Upendra.

Considering this gathering as some stratagem against them, the proud demons also gathered together.2.

Now both the groups decided that whatever shall be attained, the same shall be distributed equally. All of them agreed on this proposal and the work was begun

Both the gods and demons settled the programme of churning the milk-ocean, making churning-stick of the Mandrachal mountain.3.

The serpent Vasuki was made the rope of the churning-stick and dividing the participants equally, both the ends of the rope were held tighty.

The demons caught hold of the side of the head and the gods the tail, they began to churn like the curd in a vessel.4.

Now they reflected on this idea as to who can be the mighty hero, who can endure the load of the mountain (because a base was required for the purpose)? Hearing this Ditya, Aditya etc., the heroes shuddered, faltering in absurd prattle.

Then observing this difficulty of both the gods and demons, Vishnu himself thought about it and transforming himself in the form of Kachh (tortoise), seated himself at the base of the mountain.5.

End of the description of the second Kachh (tortoise), incarnation in BACHITTAR NATAK.2.

Now begins the description of the Churing of the Milkocean and the Fourteen Jewels:

Let Shri Bhagauti Ji (The Primal Power) be helpful.

TOTAK STANZA

Both the gods and demons unitedly churned the ocean, which hath been narrated in verse by the poet Shyam.

Then the fourteen jewels, in their splendour emanated from the sea, just as the moon looks elegant during the night.1.

The demons caught Vasuki from the side of the head and the gods from the side of the tail.

On seeing the jewels emanating from the sea, they became pleased as though they had drunk the ambrosia.2.