Because of their devoted worship of the goddess, she was pleased and instructed them with her blessing. Then, Lord Hari, ever accomplished in his purpose and accompanied by his wife, appeared before them, bringing immense joy to all present. When Hṛṣīkeśa, adorned with the precious jewel and accompanied by his consort, returned as if from the very jaws of death, everyone was overwhelmed with festivity and celebration. In the presence of the king and the assembled court, the Lord summoned Satrājit and recounted the recovery of the jewel, returning it to him openly for all to see. Satrājit, deeply ashamed, accepted the gem with his face cast down and returned home, tormented by the weight of his own wrongdoing. Overcome by remorse and inner conflict, he pondered anxiously, “How can I cleanse myself of this sin? How might I please Acyuta? What can I do so that people see me as virtuous, and do not condemn me as short-sighted, petty, foolish, or greedy for wealth?” After much reflection, he resolved, “I will give my daughter, a jewel among women, along with the gem itself, to Kṛṣṇa. This is the only proper way to make amends—there is no other.” With this resolve, Satrājit personally brought his virtuous daughter and the jewel to Kṛṣṇa and offered them both. The Lord accepted Satyabhāmā, who was sought after by many for her character, beauty, and noble qualities, and duly married her. However, Kṛṣṇa 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 later, Śuka continued, the Supreme Person, adorned with his attendants such as Yuyudhāna, journeyed to Indraprastha to see the Pāṇḍavas. When Mukunda, the Lord of all, arrived, the heroic sons of Pāṇḍu rose together as if life itself had returned to them. They embraced Acyuta, and the touch of his limbs freed them from distress; beholding 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. Draupadī, recently married and somewhat bashful, approached and respectfully greeted Kṛṣṇa, who was seated upon the chief seat. Similarly, Satyaki and the other attendants were honored and seated by the Pāṇḍavas. Kṛṣṇa then approached Kuntī, offered his salutations, and was embraced by her, her eyes moist with deep affection. He inquired about her welfare, that of her daughters-in-law, her sister, and all her kin. Kuntī, recalling many hardships and the vision of the Self that often comes after suffering, spoke to him with a voice choked by love and eyes filled with tears, “Only when we gained a protector did our well-being arise. Remembering our kin, O Kṛṣṇa, my brother sought you out. 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 said, “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, at the king’s request, the Lord stayed in Indraprastha for several months, delighting the eyes and hearts of all the people. One day, Arjuna, the conqueror, mounted his chariot bearing the banner of Hanuman, took up his mighty Gāṇḍīva bow and inexhaustible quivers, and, together with Kṛṣṇa, fully armed, entered a great forest teeming with wild beasts, seeking to enjoy the sport of the hunt. 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 the king as a festival approached. After the hunt, parched with thirst and weary, Arjuna went to the Yamunā. There, after performing purification and drinking clear water, the two mighty warriors, Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna, saw a maiden of enchanting beauty wandering nearby. Approaching her, Arjuna, sent by his friend, questioned the noble, radiant maiden: “Who are you, O slender-waisted one? Whose daughter are you? From where do you come, and what do you seek? I think you desire a husband. Tell me everything, O beautiful one.” The maiden replied, “I am Kālindī, 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 husband but him, the abode of Śrī. May blessed Mukunda, refuge of the shelterless, be pleased with me. I dwell in the waters of the Yamunā, in a palace built by my father, until I behold the infallible one.” Arjuna then spoke to Vāsudeva, and understanding the matter, Kṛṣṇa placed Kālindī on the chariot and brought her to King Yudhiṣṭhira. In those days, Kṛṣṇa, as instructed, had the wondrous city of Indraprastha built for the sons of Pritha, constructed in marvelous fashion by the divine architect Vishvakarma. Residing there to please his own people, the Blessed Lord became Arjuna’s charioteer to help give the Khandava forest to Agni, the fire god. O King, Agni, being satisfied, granted 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 in which Duryodhana would later be bewildered, mistaking water for land. Having been permitted by Yudhiṣṭhira and approved by his friends, Kṛṣṇa returned again to Dvārakā, surrounded by Satyaki and his companions. Then, at an auspicious time and season, he married Kālindī, spreading supreme joy among his people and bringing the highest good. Meanwhile, Vinda and Anuvinda, the Avanti princes and followers of Duryodhana, prevented their sister, who was attached to Kṛṣṇa, from choosing her own husband at her svayamvara.