With deep affection, the noble lady embraced Bhadrā and blessed her, saying, “May your husband never be surpassed; O Bhadrā, may you be the mother of heroes and beloved of your husband.” Her words, spoken with great vigor, carried supreme blessings. Bhadrā, delighted by these auspicious words, replied joyfully, “So be it.” Then Subhadrā, radiant and auspicious, embraced Bhadrā warmly, seated her on her lap with joy, and offered heartfelt praise to Vasudeva. At that very moment, a great clamor of happiness arose among the delighted warriors as they entered the city of Vṛjina. Shining like sons of the gods, with golden banners fluttering above them, the warriors followed Arjuna—Pārtha—from behind, just as the immortals would follow Indra, the wielder of the thunderbolt. Many people gazed upon the foremost chariots of the Dāśārha city dwellers, drawn by oxen, camels, and horses, marveling at the splendid procession. In that excellent city, the voices of young men were heard all around, speaking excitedly of Arjuna’s return from exile. Seeing Pārtha, as if he were their own kinsman, the people drew near, surrounding him with hundreds of Dāśārhas. Welcomed with great affection by the citizens, Arjuna—bull among men—reached the inner gate and respectfully dismounted. Dhanañjaya greeted the revered Dhaumya and his mother, then, touching the feet of the king and Bhīma, he paid his respects. Honored by the two sons of Yamā—Nakula and Sahadeva—he embraced them joyfully, and together with his brothers, greeted all the Brahmins and others present. He showed due respect to the citizens and the people of the land, and visited the holy places and shrines of the city. Having fulfilled his duties, Arjuna reported all that had transpired to the king, and narrated everything to his brothers as well. Hearing his words, the wise king Yudhishthira, lord of dharma, honored Arjuna in the presence of all. Thus honored by his elder brother, Arjuna sat down contentedly, permitted by the illustrious king. The Pandavas regarded Subhadrā, Krishna’s sister, as prosperity incarnate—worthy of the highest honor and increasing their joy. By her own noble conduct, Subhadrā became most dear to the elders, her fathers-in-law, and brothers-in-law alike. The Pandava heroes, their hearts delighted, Kunti, greatly pleased, and Krishna himself, rejoiced in her presence. Meanwhile, after the grand festival of the Vrishnis had concluded, Krishna—the bearer of the conch, discus, and mace—heard that Bhadrā had been taken by Arjuna. Even before the citizens could voice their doubts, Vasudeva, knowing all, reassured the foremost of the Bharatas. As in the days of Viprithu, the people soon learned the truth; after comforting and giving his permission, Vasudeva united Bhadrā with Arjuna. Desiring to give his beloved sister to the worthy lord of kings, Vasudeva, the one with the best banner, gave the wide-eyed Subhadrā to Arjuna. Honoring the foremost Pandava, he sent Arjuna forth; together with Bhadrā, Bibhatsu was brought to the city of Vṛjina. Thus, everywhere the citizens spoke of these events, and, hearing this, the lotus-eyed Krishna arrived at his foremost city. Arjuna, the foremost Pandava, had gone to Indraprastha; desiring to travel to Khāṇḍavaprastha, Keśava—Krishna—consulted with the elders. First, Madhusūdana honored King Āhuka, as well as Viprithu, Akrūra, Sankarṣaṇa, and Vidūratha. He consulted with them, those honored in advance, and after conferring with Sankarṣaṇa, the great-minded Krishna was granted permission. Delighted, Janārdana, with the Vrishni king’s approval, arranged the army after proper consultation. Mounting the splendid vehicles of the illustrious Dāśārhas, a lion-like roar of joy arose from the delighted warriors in an instant. The Vrishnis yoked their steeds to chariots, harnessed their finest vehicles, and readied their elephants, filled with great joy. Surrounded by the chief ministers of the Vrishnis and Andhakas, mighty warriors, brothers, princes, and hundreds of soldiers, Satyaki, guarded on all sides by a great army, set forth—renowned as a generous lord throughout the world. Akrura, subduer of foes, commanded the Vrishni heroes; Anadhṛṣṭa, of great energy, and wise Uddhava were also present. Uddhava, the direct disciple of Brihaspati, possessed great intellect and noble mind; Satyaka, Satyaki, and Kṛtavarma of the Sātvata clan accompanied them. Among them, too, were Pradyumna, Sāmba, Nishaṅku, Shaṅkura, the valiant Charudeṣṇa, Jhillī, and Vipṛthu. Sāraṇa, mighty-armed, Gada, foremost among the wise, and many others—Vrishnis, Bhojas, and Andhakas—joined the procession. They arrived at Khandavaprastha, bringing many gifts, led by the foremost among the Vrishnis. Proceeding with lion-like roars, those who came to see Subhadrā, together with Krishna and the Yadavas, reached the city of the Parthas after a long journey, filled with great joy. When Yudhishthira heard that Māghava—Krishna—had arrived, he sent Nakula and Sahadeva, the two sons of Yamā, to receive him. Thus received, the illustrious Vrishni host entered Khandavaprastha, the city adorned with banners and flags, to the delight of all.