Narrates how Vikramarka and Bhatti pleased Goddess Kali to obtain an extended lifespan of 2,000 years. In one version, Vikramarka rules for six months while Bhatti travels, allowing them to effectively live for two millennia. Singhasan Battisi (32 Salabhanjikala Kathalu):
After Bharthruhari abdicated the throne of Ujjain to seek salvation, Vikramaditya became king, with Bhatti serving as his loyal and brilliant minister. bhatti vikramarka kathalu pdf
The bond between Vikramarka and Bhatti is the emotional core of the Telugu tradition. Vikramarka represents the "Man of Action" (Karma Yogi), while Bhatti represents the "Man of Wisdom" (Jnana Yogi). Their relationship illustrates that a ruler needs both strength and intellect to govern effectively. In many stories, when Vikramarka falls into traps set by enemies, it is Bhatti’s cunning that secures his release, often through elaborate schemes involving disguise and deception. Narrates how Vikramarka and Bhatti pleased Goddess Kali