In the land of Indraprastha, a city crafted by the divine architect Viśvakarman, there shone a splendor rivaling the very abodes of the gods. Every virtue adorned its streets and halls, and its flourishing gates welcomed all with grandeur. Yudhiṣṭhira, son of Kuntī and lord of the Pauravas, was honored by Brahmins learned in the Vedas through auspicious ceremonies marking his ascension. Placing the sage Vyāsa at the forefront and guided by the wise counsel of Dhaumya, the king and his brothers proceeded along the royal road, their hearts filled with purpose. Mounted upon his chariot and accompanied by Keśava—Krishna himself—Yudhiṣṭhira entered through the city’s magnificent main gate, adorned with thirty-two gateways. As the illustrious king passed through, the sounds of conches and drums echoed throughout Indraprastha, their thunderous music resounding in many places. Brahmins, thousands strong, raised their voices in cries of “Victory!” while sages, bards, and minstrels praised the king’s virtues. Yudhiṣṭhira, having traversed the royal road in his chariot, entered the foremost mansion, where he was again honored with auspicious ceremonies. Within the palace, surrounded by citizens, the king felt joy and delight, and was welcomed with deep respect. He worshipped the foremost Brahmins with great reverence, and the city—crowded with multitudes of men and women, filled with herds of cattle and abundant crops—prospered under his rule. In this great land, inhabited by virtuous people, the arrival of the Pāṇḍavas brought lasting joy. They were joined by Saubala, Karṇa, the sons of Dhṛtarāṣṭra, Kṛpa, Bhīṣma, and the ever-righteous king, forming a circle of mighty archers equal to Indra himself. Thus, the Pāṇḍavas became residents of Khāṇḍavaprastha, surrounded by these noble warriors. Indraprastha shone like Bhogavatī, the city of the Nāgas, and when Viśvakarman had completed his work, they worshipped him and let him depart. After honoring Dvaipayana Vyāsa and taking leave, Yudhiṣṭhira addressed Krishna, the descendant of Vrishni, who was ready to depart at the appointed time. With gratitude, Yudhiṣṭhira said, “By your favor, O descendant of Vrishni, I have attained the kingdom. By your grace, O hero, this land—once empty and hard to defend—has been restored. It is solely through your favor that we remain established here; even in times of calamity, O Madhava, you are the refuge of the Pandavas. You know what must be done; you are our guide. Whatever is agreeable to you, O faultless one, should be approved for us. Through your power, I have rightfully obtained this great kingdom. How could the ancestral realm of my fathers and grandfathers not be yours, O lord? What can the ill-behaved sons of Dhritarashtra do to us? Rule the world as you wish, and forever bear the burden of righteousness. Out of joy, support the Brahmanas again and again, O descendant of Puru; today, the illustrious Narada will swiftly arrive. Receive his words and carry out his instructions.” Having spoken thus, Janardana—Krishna—bowed to Kuntī and addressed her gently: “I shall depart—my respects to you.” Kuntī replied with warmth, “What has been recognized by the noble one has indeed been understood by you, O foremost of the Yadus. With you as protector, O Govinda, we have crossed over great suffering. You are the protector of the unprotected, especially of the poor; all my sorrows are calmed by your very sight. Remember these things, O greatly wise one; by that alone, the Pandavas live.” Krishna promised, “I shall do so,” and bowed to his paternal aunt. Then Vasudeva, Krishna, and their followers resolved to depart. Settling the Pandavas, the hero, together with Rama, took leave of the Kauravas and went to Dvaraka, with the Pandavas’ consent. Having thus attained the kingdom at Indraprastha, the question arose: What did the tiger-like Pandavas do thereafter? All were great-souled, grandsons of the narrator, and Draupadi, their wife in righteousness—how did she conduct herself with them? How did these illustrious men, living with Krishnaa alone, not come into conflict with one another? The desire was expressed to hear in detail and truthfully about their conduct as they lived together with Krishnaa. Having received Dhritarashtra’s permission, the tiger-like Pandavas entered Indraprastha together with Krishna. With the kingdom secured, the mighty and truthful Yudhishthira ruled the earth in accordance with dharma, together with his brothers. The great-souled sons of Pandu, devoted to truth and righteousness and victorious over their enemies, dwelled in the city they had obtained. The best of the Bharatas performed all civic duties and sat upon royal seats of great value. While the Pandavas were seated thus, the sage Narada arrived, desiring to see the king of dharma. He traveled by a path adorned with stars, traversed by Suparna, shining with the light of the moon and sun, and frequented by great sages. By a celestial route through the sky, difficult for ascetics to attain and honored by beings, he came to the earth, adorned with cities and palaces. Observing all, the radiant and austere sage, learned in all Vedanta and accomplished in all branches of the Vedas, arrived. Thus, the Pandavas, having attained their kingdom, dwelled in Indraprastha, upholding dharma, surrounded by prosperity, and honored by sages and gods alike.