This story of the victory of Shakra is of the same rank, as the Veda, with regard to its sanctity and it ought to be listened to by a king who is desirous of a victory and who has his army ready for battle.
उपाख्यानमिदं शक्रविजयं वेदसम्मितम्। राज्ञा व्यूढेष्वनीकेषु श्रोतव्यं जयमिच्छता॥