The citizens of Dvārakā were plunged into grief and distress, their hearts weighed down by sorrow. In their anguish, they cursed Satrājit, for his actions had brought them pain. Yearning for news of their beloved Kṛṣṇa, they approached the goddess Candra-bhāgā, Durgā, seeking her favor and guidance. Moved by their devotion, the goddess responded to their worship with a blessing and revealed to them that Hari, their Lord, accomplished in all his purposes and accompanied by his wife, would soon return. True to her words, Kṛṣṇa appeared, bringing immense joy to the people, as if life itself had been restored to their city. When the citizens beheld Hṛṣīkeśa—Kṛṣṇa himself—adorned with the precious jewel and accompanied by his wife, it was as though he had returned from the realm of the dead. The entire city erupted in celebration, their sorrow transformed into jubilant festivity. In the assembly before the king, Kṛṣṇa summoned Satrājit and, in the presence of all, recounted the story of the jewel’s recovery, returning it to its owner. Overcome with shame, Satrājit accepted the gem, his face downcast, and withdrew to his home, tormented by the weight of his own misdeeds. In the solitude of his house, Satrājit was wracked by remorse and inner conflict. He pondered anxiously, “How can I free myself from this sin? How might I please Acyuta, the infallible Lord? What can I do so that people will see me as virtuous and not condemn me as petty, foolish, and greedy for wealth?” After much reflection, he resolved, “I shall offer my daughter, a jewel among women, together with the gem itself, to Kṛṣṇa. This is the only way to appease him; there is no other.” With this resolve, Satrājit personally brought his noble daughter and the jewel to Kṛṣṇa, offering them both with humility. The Lord accepted Satyabhāmā, whose beauty, character, and noble qualities were renowned and sought after by many, and duly married her. However, Kṛṣṇa graciously declined the jewel, saying, “We do not accept the gem, O King. Let it remain with you, a devoted worshipper of the gods, while we partake of its benefit.” Some time later, Śuka continued, the Supreme Person, Kṛṣṇa, adorned with his attendants such as Yuyudhāna, journeyed to Indraprastha to visit the Pāṇḍavas. As soon as Mukunda, the Lord of all, arrived, the heroic sons of Pāṇḍu rose together in joy, as if life itself had returned to them. They embraced Acyuta, and the touch of his limbs freed them from all distress. Gazing upon his affectionate, smiling face, they rejoiced. Kṛṣṇa offered obeisance at the feet of Yudhiṣṭhira and Bhīma, embraced Arjuna, and was honored by the twin brothers, Nakula and Sahadeva. Draupadī, recently married and somewhat bashful, approached and respectfully greeted Kṛṣṇa, who was seated on the chief seat. Satyaki, too, was honored by the Pāṇḍavas and took his seat, as did the other attendants, each being received with due respect. Kṛṣṇa then approached Kuntī, offering his salutations. Kuntī embraced him with eyes moist from deep affection, and he inquired about her welfare, that of her daughters-in-law, her sister, and all her relatives. Remembering the many hardships she had endured and the vision of the Self that arises after suffering, Kuntī spoke to him with a voice choked by love and eyes filled with tears. “Only when we gained a protector did our well-being return, O Kṛṣṇa. My brother was sent to you, remembering our kin. For you, the friend and Self of all, there is no confusion of ‘us’ and ‘them’; yet, dwelling in the heart, you always dispel the sorrows of those who remember you.” Yudhiṣṭhira then spoke, “What good have we left undone? I do not know, O Lord, for you, who are rarely seen even by the masters of yoga, have been seen by us, who are of little wisdom.” Thus requested by the king, Kṛṣṇa remained in Indraprastha for several months, delighting the eyes and hearts of its people. One day, Arjuna, the conqueror, mounted his chariot bearing the banner of Hanuman, taking up his famed Gāṇḍīva bow and inexhaustible quivers. Together with Kṛṣṇa, both fully armed, he entered a great forest teeming with wild beasts, intent on enjoying the sport of hunting. There, with his arrows, Arjuna struck tigers, boars, buffaloes, antelopes, sarabhas, wild oxen, rhinoceroses, deer, hares, and porcupines. The attendants brought these sanctified animals to King Yudhiṣṭhira as a festival approached. Weary and parched with thirst, Arjuna and Kṛṣṇa went to the Yamunā. After performing purification and drinking the clear water, the two mighty warriors saw a maiden of enchanting beauty wandering nearby. Approaching her, Arjuna, at Kṛṣṇa’s behest, questioned the radiant and auspicious maiden. “Who are you, O slender-waisted one? Whose daughter are you, and from where do you come? What do you intend? I think you seek a husband. Tell me everything, O beautiful one.” The maiden replied, “I am Kālindī, the daughter of the god Sūrya, seeking a husband. I have undertaken severe austerities, desiring Viṣṇu, the bestower of boons, as my chosen lord. I choose no other; may that blessed Mukunda, the refuge of the shelterless, be pleased with me. Until I behold the infallible one, I dwell in the waters of the Yamunā, in a palace built by my father.” Arjuna related all this to Vāsudeva, and Kṛṣṇa, understanding her devotion, placed Kālindī on his chariot and brought her to King Yudhiṣṭhira. At that time, as instructed, Kṛṣṇa had the wondrous city of Indraprastha constructed for the sons of Pṛthā by Viśvakarma, in marvelous fashion. Residing there to please his people, Kṛṣṇa then became Arjuna’s charioteer to help give the Khāṇḍava forest to Agni. Satisfied, Agni bestowed upon Arjuna a bow, a chariot with white horses, two inexhaustible quivers, impenetrable armor, and divine weapons. Maya, rescued from the fire, brought a great assembly hall as a token of friendship, a hall so wondrous that Duryodhana was bewildered within it, mistaking water for land. Having received permission and approval from his friends, Kṛṣṇa returned once more to Dvārakā, surrounded by Satyaki and his other companions. Then, at the auspicious time and season, he married Kālindī, spreading supreme joy among his people and bringing about the highest good.