iti-thus; dharmam-the personality of religion; mahim-the earth; ca-also; eva-as; santvayitva-after pacifying; maha-rathah-the general who could fight alone with thousands of enemies; nisatam-sharp; adade-took up; khaṅgam-sword; kalaye-to kill the personified Kali; adharma-irreligion; hetave-the root cause.