In the midst of Dvārakā’s bustle, the children gazed upward and wondered aloud, “Surely, the best of the gods search for your path throughout the three worlds; knowing you are hidden among the Yadus, today the unborn lord comes to see you.” Hearing their innocent speculation, the lotus-eyed Krishna laughed gently and clarified, “That is not the sun god, but Satrājit, shining with the jewel.” Satrājit, radiant with the Syamantaka gem, entered his splendid home, decorated for auspiciousness. He placed the jewel in his shrine, consecrated by brāhmaṇas. Day by day, the wondrous gem produced eight loads of gold, and wherever it was worshipped, famine, calamities, snake afflictions, diseases, and misfortune could not occur. When Krishna, the Yadu king, requested the jewel, Satrājit, not desiring wealth, disregarded the request and refused to give it. Later, Satrājit’s brother Prasena, wearing the radiant jewel around his neck, mounted his horse and ventured into the forest to hunt. There, a lion killed Prasena and his horse, seized the jewel, and carried it into a mountain cave, only to be slain by Jāmbavat, the king of bears, who coveted the gem. Jāmbavat made the jewel a plaything for his son in the cave. When Prasena did not return, Satrājit was greatly distressed. Rumors spread: “He of the jewel-necklace was likely killed by Krishna and went to the forest; his brother is mine.” The whispers traveled from ear to ear, staining Krishna’s name with suspicion. Hearing his own reputation maligned, the Blessed Lord set out with the citizens to clear himself, following Prasena’s path. In the forest, they found Prasena and his horse slain by a lion, and then saw the lion itself killed by a bear on the mountain slope. Krishna alone entered the dreadful cave of the king of bears, shrouded in dense darkness, while the people waited outside. Inside, Krishna saw the precious jewel made into a child’s toy. He resolved to take it and stood waiting near the child. The nurse, seeing the unfamiliar man, cried out in fear. Hearing her, Jāmbavat, the foremost of the strong, rushed in, enraged. Unaware of Krishna’s true power, he attacked him, thinking him an ordinary man. A fierce duel ensued, both eager for victory, using weapons, stones, trees, and their arms, like vultures fighting over flesh. For twenty-eight days and nights, without rest, they struck each other with fists as hard as thunderbolts. Finally, crushed by Krishna’s blows, his strength spent and his body drenched in sweat, Jāmbavat was astonished and spoke: “I know you are the life, vigor, strength, and power of all beings—Viṣṇu, the ancient person, the supreme lord and master. You are the creator of creators, and that which exists among the created; you are Time, the lord of those who measure, the supreme Self, and the self of all selves. By whose mere sidelong glance, slightly raised in anger, the ocean was stirred, a bridge was built, Lanka’s fame was made to shine, and the heads of demons fell to earth, shattered by arrows.” Thus recognizing Krishna, Jāmbavat addressed him. Krishna, lotus-eyed, touched him with his hand and spoke with compassion: “For the sake of the jewel, O king of bears, I have come to your cave, to clear myself of the false accusation, with this very jewel.” Filled with joy, Jāmbavat gave his own daughter, Jāmbavatī, and the jewel to Krishna, honoring him. Outside, the people waited twelve days in sorrow, not seeing Krishna emerge from the cave, and returned to Dvārakā. Hearing Krishna had not returned, Devakī, Rukmiṇī, Vasudeva, friends, and relatives all grieved deeply. The sorrowful citizens of Dvārakā cursed Satrājit and, to obtain news of Krishna, approached the goddess Candra-bhāgā, Durgā. Because of their worship, the goddess blessed them, and Hari, accomplished in his purpose and with his wife, appeared, bringing joy. Seeing Krishna, adorned with the jewel and accompanied by his wife, return as if from death, everyone was filled with great festivity. Krishna summoned Satrājit into the assembly before the king, recounted the recovery, and presented the jewel to him. Satrājit, greatly ashamed, took the gem and returned home, tormented by his own wrongdoing. Disturbed by remorse and conflict, Satrājit pondered, “How can I cleanse myself of this sin? How might Acyuta be pleased with me? What should I do so that people consider me virtuous and do not curse me as short-sighted, petty, foolish, and greedy for wealth? I will give him my daughter, a jewel among women, along with the gem itself. This is the proper way for his appeasement; there is no other.” Resolved, Satrājit personally brought his virtuous daughter and the jewel, offering them to Krishna. The Lord duly married Satyabhāmā, sought by many for her character, beauty, and noble qualities. Krishna said, “We do not accept the jewel, O King. Let it remain with you, a devotee of the gods, while we partake of its benefit.” Some time after, Śuka relates, the Supreme Person, adorned with attendants like Yuyudhāna, went to Indraprastha to see the Pāṇḍavas. Seeing Mukunda, the Lord of all, arrive, the heroic sons of Pāṇḍu rose together, as if life itself had returned.