The generous gifts and honors bestowed upon the Lord and his family marked the conclusion of a remarkable episode. Six thousand golden chariots, gleaming like the sun, were given, along with a thousand maidservants adorned simply, without necklaces—a gesture reflecting fondness for daughters. After graciously accepting all these offerings, the Lord, foremost among the Sātvatas, departed with his son and daughter-in-law, accompanied by friends who honored him with affection and respect. Halāyudha, known as Balarāma, returned to his own city, his heart overflowing with love for his relatives. In the assembly of the Yadus, he recounted the deeds he had accomplished among the Kurus, sharing the story of his victory and strength. The city itself, bearing the indelible mark of Rama’s might, still stands elevated to the south of the sacred Ganga, visible to all who pass by, a testament to his power. Thus ended the sixty-eighth chapter, entitled "The Victory of Sankarshana in the Form of Dragging Hastinapura," from the Uttara section of the Tenth Book of the glorious Bhagavata Purana. The story then turns to the household conduct of the Lord, as witnessed by the sage Narada. Śuka continued: Hearing that Naraka had been slain and that Krishna alone had married many women, Narada was filled with curiosity and wished to see these wonders for himself. It was astonishing, he thought, that Krishna, with a single body, had simultaneously wed eight thousand and two hundred women, each in her own home. Eager to witness the marvels of Dvārakā, Narada journeyed there. The city was alive with gardens and parks in full bloom, the air filled with the melodious voices of flocks of birds and the chanting of brahmins. Lakes adorned with fully blossomed blue lotuses, water lilies, day-blooming lotuses, and kumudas were bordered by tall reeds and echoed with the calls of swans and cranes. Dvārakā was graced with nine hundred thousand palaces, crafted from crystal and silver and resembling great emeralds. These palaces were furnished with golden and jeweled decorations, their splendor unmatched. The avenues, streets, squares, and marketplaces were well-defined; beautiful halls and assembly chambers stood beside celestial temples. The roads, courtyards, alleys, and thresholds were sprinkled with water, and flags and banners provided shade from the sun. Within the city, splendid inner chambers were honored by all householders. Hari’s own skill was fully displayed, as if Tvaṣṭṛ, the divine architect, had crafted them himself. Narada entered one among the sixteen thousand beautifully adorned mansions—a grand residence belonging to one of Śauri’s wives. The palace was supported by coral pillars, its floors made of the finest lapis lazuli, walls of sapphire, and the ground shone with a brilliance unmatched. Canopies crafted by Tvaṣṭṛ hung with strings of pearls, and seats and couches were adorned with the finest gems and ivory. The palace was decorated with maidservants in splendid garments but without necklaces, and men dressed in fine robes, sashes, turbans, and jeweled earrings. Jeweled lamps dispelled the darkness, while in the varied balconies peacocks danced. Incense and sacred offerings were arranged, and those of deep intellect sang loudly, marking the exit. Among thousands of maidservants equal in qualities, beauty, youth, and attire, Narada saw the queen fanning the lord of the Sātvatas with a golden-handled camara. Upon seeing Narada, the Blessed Lord, greatest upholder of dharma, immediately rose from his couch, bowed his crowned head at the sage’s feet, and, with joined palms, welcomed him to his own seat. Krishna washed the sage’s feet and placed that water upon his own head, though he is the supreme teacher of the world and lord of the virtuous. The purity of Narada’s feet, known as ‘Brahmaṇyadeva,’ is revered as the ultimate holy place. Having honored the foremost of divine sages, the ancient ṛṣi Nārāyaṇa, friend of Nara, Krishna spoke to him with sweet, measured words, as prescribed by tradition: “O Lord, what may we do for you, O Blessed One?” Śrī Narada replied, “It is not surprising in you, O master of all worlds, that you show friendship to all people and self-restraint toward the wicked. For the welfare of the world, you maintain and protect it through your free descents, O praised one, as we well know. Having seen your pair of feet—which grant liberation to people, are contemplated in the hearts of Brahmā and others endowed with profound wisdom, and serve as a support for those fallen into the well of worldly existence—I wander, meditating. Grant me your grace, so that remembrance may arise.” On another day, Narada entered the house of another wife of Krishna, wishing to understand the yoga-māyā—the wondrous power—of the lord of yogis. There, he found Krishna engaged in playing dice with his beloved and Uddhava, honored with supreme devotion through rising, offering a seat, and other acts. Krishna then asked, as if unaware, “When did you arrive, O Lord? What could those like us, who are incomplete, do for those who are complete?” Still, he requested, “O brāhmaṇa, tell us about this beautiful birth.” Narada, astonished by the Lord’s ways, rose and silently went to another house. There too, he saw Govinda delighting his young sons; in another house, he saw Krishna preparing for bathing. Elsewhere, he saw him offering oblations into sacrificial fires, performing sacrifices with five kinds of rituals, feeding the brāhmaṇas in some places, and in others, eating what remained. In some places, Narada saw Krishna seated at twilight, reciting the Veda with controlled speech; elsewhere, walking on the paths of archers with sword and shield. In other places, Krishna was traveling with horses, elephants, and chariots, accompanied by Balarāma; elsewhere, reclining on a couch, being praised by bards. In some places, Krishna was seen consulting with ministers like Uddhava; elsewhere, engaged in water sports, surrounded by the foremost women of the palace. Somewhere, he was giving well-adorned cows to the foremost brāhmaṇas; elsewhere, listening to auspicious histories and Purāṇas. Sometimes, Krishna was seen laughing at home with his beloved, sharing humorous stories; elsewhere, engaged in dharma, and in other places, pursuing wealth and desire. In one place, he was seen sitting alone, meditating on the Supreme Person beyond nature; elsewhere, serving his teachers with pleasures and offerings. In some places, Keśava was seen making treaties with some, and in others, making war; elsewhere, together with Rāma, contemplating the welfare of the virtuous. At the proper time, he arranged the marriages of his sons and daughters with spouses equal to them, providing them with suitable wealth. He observed great festivals for his children, such as their departure and initiation ceremonies. Seeing all these marvels, the worlds were astonished at the Lord of the masters of yoga. In some places, Krishna was seen worshipping all the gods with powerful sacrifices; elsewhere, fulfilling dharma through wells, gardens, monasteries, and similar acts. In some places, he was seen hunting, riding a Sindhu horse, and there, killing sacrificial animals, surrounded by the foremost of the Yadus. Thus, Narada witnessed the wondrous, multifaceted life of Krishna in Dvārakā, marveling at how the Lord, through his yoga-māyā, performed all duties and pleasures, upholding dharma and delighting his family and devotees, ever astonishing the worlds with his divine presence.