Satrājit, troubled by the thought of how others might perceive him, pondered deeply: “What should I do so that people consider me virtuous, and not curse me as short-sighted, petty, foolish, or greedy for wealth?” Seeking to make amends and appease Kṛṣṇa, he resolved, “I will give him my daughter, a jewel among women, along with the Syamantaka gem itself. This is the proper way for his appeasement; there is no other.” With his mind thus determined, Satrājit personally brought his virtuous daughter Satyabhāmā and the precious jewel, and offered them both to Kṛṣṇa. The Lord graciously accepted Satyabhāmā, who was sought by many for her noble qualities, beauty, and character, and married her in due form. But regarding the gem, 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 narrated how the Supreme Person, Kṛṣṇa, adorned with his attendants like Yuyudhāna, traveled to Indraprastha to visit the Pāṇḍavas. When the heroic sons of Pāṇḍu saw Mukunda, the Lord of all, arrive, they rose together, 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, their hearts rejoiced. Kṛṣṇa then offered obeisance at the feet of Yudhiṣṭhira and Bhīma, embraced Arjuna, and was honored by the twins, Nakula and Sahadeva. Draupadī, recently married and somewhat bashful, approached and respectfully greeted Kṛṣṇa, who was seated on the chief seat. Similarly, Satyaki was honored and greeted by the Pāṇḍavas, and took his seat, as did others who were honored. Kṛṣṇa then approached Kuntī, offering his salutations. Kuntī, overwhelmed by deep affection, embraced him with eyes moist from emotion. 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 comes after suffering, Kuntī spoke to him with a voice choked by love and tears in her eyes: “Only then did our well-being arise, when we gained a protector. Remembering our kin, O Kṛṣṇa, my brother was sent to you.” She continued, “For you, who are the friend and the 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, Kṛṣṇa 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, and took up his Gāṇḍīva bow and inexhaustible quivers. Together with Kṛṣṇa, fully armed, he entered a great forest teeming with wild beasts, seeking to enjoy sport. There, Arjuna struck tigers, boars, buffaloes, antelopes, sarabhas, wild oxen, rhinoceroses, deer, hares, and porcupines with his arrows. The attendants brought these sanctified animals to the king as the festival approached. Weary and parched with thirst, Arjuna went to the Yamunā. After performing purification and drinking its clear water, both Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna, mighty warriors, saw a maiden of enchanting beauty wandering nearby. Approaching her, Arjuna, sent by his friend, questioned the noble, radiant maiden of auspicious form: “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 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 husband but him, the abode of Śrī; may that blessed Mukunda, the refuge of the shelterless, be pleased with me. Known as Kālindī, I dwell in the waters of the Yamunā, in a palace built by my father, until I behold the infallible one.” Arjuna conveyed her words to Vāsudeva, and Kṛṣṇa, understanding her heart’s desire, placed her on the chariot and brought her to King Yudhiṣṭhira. At this time, Kṛṣṇa, as instructed, had the wondrous city built for the sons of Pritha, constructed by Vishvakarma in marvelous fashion. Residing there to please his people, the Blessed Lord then became Arjuna’s charioteer to give the Khandava forest to Agni. Agni, satisfied, rewarded Arjuna with a bow, a chariot with white horses, two inexhaustible quivers, impenetrable armor, and divine weapons. Maya, having been rescued from the fire, brought a great assembly hall as a token of friendship, in which Duryodhana was bewildered, mistaking water for land. Having been permitted by Yudhiṣṭhira and approved by his friends, Kṛṣṇa returned again to Dvārakā, surrounded by Satyaki and others. Then, at the 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 the svayamvara. Undeterred, Kṛṣṇa forcibly took Mitravinda, the daughter of the chief queen and his father’s sister, as all the assembled kings looked on. There was a king named Nagnajit, ruler of Kosala, renowned for his righteousness. His daughter, Satyā—also called Nagnajiti—was famed for her virtues. None of the kings could win her without first subduing seven fierce, sharp-horned, untamable bulls, proud of their strength. Hearing that the prize of the bulls was attainable, the Lord, master of the Sātvatas, went to the city of Kosala, surrounded by a great army. The king of Kosala, pleased, honored him with rising, seating, and other marks of respect, welcoming him with due reverence.