Krishna, the Lord of the world, addressed the assembled kings, instructing them to detach themselves from their bodies and worldly concerns, to find delight within the Self, to remain steadfast in their vows, and to fix their minds wholly upon him. He assured them that, in doing so, they would ultimately attain Brahman. Having thus guided the kings, Krishna arranged for attendants to help with the bathing ceremony of their wives. Sahadeva was appointed to oversee the ceremonial worship, and he provided garments, ornaments, garlands, and ointments befitting royal dignity. After the kings and their wives had bathed and were adorned, Krishna ensured they were served excellent food and offered a variety of royal enjoyments, including betel and other delights appropriate for their status. Honored by Mukunda, the kings, now adorned with shining earrings and freed from their previous distress, radiated like planets released from the gloom of the rainy season. Krishna had their chariots, decorated with jewels and gold and drawn by fine horses, prepared for their departure. He spoke kindly to them and sent them back to their homelands. Thus rescued from hardship by the noble Krishna, the kings departed, their minds absorbed in thoughts of him and his deeds as the Lord of the universe. The people marveled at the actions of the Supreme Person, and, as directed by Krishna, they diligently carried out their duties. After Jarasandha was slain by Bhimasena, Krishna, honored by Sahadeva and accompanied by the two sons of Pritha—Bhima and Arjuna—prepared to depart. Upon reaching Khandavaprastha, the victorious heroes sounded their conchshells, bringing joy to their friends and causing distress to their enemies. Hearing these triumphant sounds, the residents of Indraprastha rejoiced, believing that the Magadha king had been subdued and their own king’s desire fulfilled. Bhima, Arjuna, and Janardana then approached King Yudhishthira, offering their respects and reporting all they had accomplished. Upon hearing their account, King Yudhishthira, deeply moved by Krishna’s compassion, shed tears of joy and, overwhelmed by love, was unable to speak a word. Thus concludes the seventy-third chapter, entitled "The Coming of Krishna and Others," in the second half of the Tenth Canto of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, the great Purāṇa, the scripture for the paramahaṃsas. Śuka continued: After hearing of Jarasandha’s slaying by the mighty Krishna and his wondrous deeds, King Yudhishthira was pleased and spoke to Krishna. Yudhishthira reflected that even the teachers of the three worlds, the great lords of all beings, accept instruction upon their heads, even after attaining what is rare and difficult to obtain. He addressed Krishna, saying, “You, O lotus-eyed one, rule over those who consider themselves masters among the distressed. O great one, this is indeed a profound mystery. For the one Supreme, the Absolute, the Paramātman, who is without a second, neither does his glory increase nor diminish through actions, just as the sun remains unaffected. O unconquered one, O Mādhava, among your devotees there is no division of ‘mine’ and ‘yours’; such distinctions are like the differences among animals.” Śuka narrated that, after Yudhishthira spoke thus, at the proper time for the sacrifice, he selected priests qualified for the rite—brāhmaṇas learned in the Veda—with Krishna’s approval. Among them were Vyāsa, Bharadvāja, Sumantu, Gotama, Asita, Vasiṣṭha, Cyavana, Kaṇva, Maitreya, Kavaṣa, Trita, Viśvāmitra, Vāmadeva, Sumati, Jaimini, Kratu, Paila, Parāśara, Garga, Vaiśampāyana, Atharvā, Kaśyapa, Dhaumya, Rāma of the Bhārgavas, Āsuri, Vītihotra, Madhucchandā, Vīrasena, and Akṛtavraṇa. Other distinguished guests were also invited: Droṇa, Bhīṣma, Kṛpa, and the rest; Dhṛtarāṣṭra came with his sons, and wise Vidura was present. People of all four classes—brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas, and śūdras—eager to witness the sacrifice, gathered there, along with all the kings and the subjects of the rulers. The brāhmaṇas, using golden ploughs, prepared the sacrificial ground according to tradition and initiated the king for the rite. All the sacrificial implements were made of gold, just as in ancient times for Varuṇa. The guardians of the worlds, beginning with Indra and accompanied by Brahmā and Śiva, attended the ceremony. With their retinues came siddhas, gandharvas, vidyādharas, great serpents, sages, yakṣas, rākṣasas, birds, kinnaras, and cāraṇas. Kings arrived with their royal consorts, coming to the rājasūya sacrifice of the son of Pāṇḍu. Amazed at the grandeur, they considered it fitting for one devoted to Krishna. Priests of divine radiance performed the rājasūya for the great king, properly, just as the gods had done for Pracetasa. On the day of the sacrifice, the lord of the earth, Yudhishthira, with full attention, honored the priests and the masters of the assembly, who were greatly fortunate, as was proper. When the assembly deliberated on who was most worthy of the highest honor, they could not reach a unanimous decision. Then Sahadeva spoke. He declared, “Indeed, Acyuta, the Lord, master of the Sātvatas, deserves the highest honor; for in him are all the gods, places, times, wealth, and so forth. He is the self of this entire universe, and the sacrifices are based in him; the fire offerings, the mantras, Sāṅkhya and Yoga—all are directed toward him. He alone, without a second, is this universe of non-duality; by his own self, O assembly, the unborn one creates, sustains, and destroys the worlds. He, observing, brings about the various actions here; whatever is sought—supreme good marked by dharma and the rest—arises from him. Therefore, let the highest honor be given to the great Krishna; by this, the honoring of all beings and of the self will be accomplished. To Krishna, who is the soul of all beings, who sees nothing else, who is peaceful and complete, should honor be given by one desiring the infinite fruit of giving.” Having spoken thus, Sahadeva, knowing Krishna’s greatness, fell silent. Hearing his words, all the best of men praised him, saying, “Excellent, excellent!” Understanding the hearts of the assembly and hearing the words of the brāhmaṇa, the king, delighted and overwhelmed with affection, honored Hṛṣīkeśa, Krishna.