As long as Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the husband of Lakṣṁī, touched the earth with his lotus feet, Kali could not subdue this planet. “But it is said that, when Duryodhana began the gambling match during the Lord’s advent at the junction of Dvāpara-yuga, and when at the time he attempted to take off Draupadī’s clothing, Kali, ordered by the Lord, took that auspicious moment to gain control of the earth.” True, but at that time the influence was insignificant. When Kṛṣṇa was present the four legs of dharma were also present and people were completely happy. According to the statement of earth herself, the strength of dharma at that time was greater than during Tretā-yuga. What then is the question of Kali conquering at that time?