When he assembled with his soldiers and the demon chiefs, who were equal to him in strength, wealth and beauty, they appeared as if they would swallow the sky and burn all directions with their vision. After gathering the demonic soldiers, Bali Mahārāja departed for the prosperous city of Indra, making the entire surface of the world tremble. Surrounded by the solders he went to Indra’s city. The two verses are connected. Paridhīn means directions.