After the kings had bathed and adorned themselves, Krishna graciously provided them with excellent food and various enjoyments, including betel and other royal delicacies. Honored by Mukunda, the kings, their earrings gleaming, felt their burdens lifted and shone with renewed radiance, like planets freed from the darkness of the rainy season. Krishna then had their chariots, splendidly decorated with jewels and gold and yoked to fine horses, made ready. With gentle words, he sent them back to their own lands, pleasing them deeply. Thus, rescued from hardship by the noble Krishna, the kings departed, their minds absorbed in thoughts of him and his wondrous deeds as Lord of the universe. The people marveled at the actions of the Supreme Person, and, following his guidance, they diligently fulfilled their duties. After Jarasandha was slain by Bhimasena, Krishna, honored by Sahadeva and accompanied by the two sons of Pritha, took his leave. When they reached Khandavaprastha, the victorious heroes sounded their conchshells, filling their friends with delight and causing distress to their enemies. Hearing this, the residents of Indraprastha rejoiced, believing that the king of Magadha had been subdued and their own king’s desire fulfilled. Bhima, Arjuna, and Janardana then approached King Yudhishthira, offered their respects, and reported all that they had accomplished. Hearing their account, Yudhishthira, understanding Krishna’s compassion, was overcome with joy. Tears flowed from his eyes, and out of love, he could not speak a word. Thus ends 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. Śrī Śuka continued: King Yudhishthira, having heard of Jarasandha’s defeat by the mighty Krishna and his marvelous deeds, was filled with happiness and addressed Krishna. Yudhishthira said, “Those who are revered teachers of the three worlds, the great lords of all beings—even after attaining what is difficult to obtain—accept instruction upon their heads. You, O lotus-eyed one, govern 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 Mādhava, among your devotees there is no division of ‘mine’ and ‘yours’; such distinctions are like those among animals.” Having spoken thus, at the proper time for the sacrifice, Yudhishthira, with Krishna’s approval, chose priests who were learned in the Vedas. He invited Vyāsa, Bharadvāja, Sumantu, Gotama, Asita, Vasiṣṭha, Cyavana, Kaṇva, Maitreya, Kavaṣa, and Trita; Viśvāmitra, Vāmadeva, Sumati, Jaimini, Kratu, Paila, Parāśara, Garga, and Vaiśampāyana; Atharvā, Kaśyapa, Dhaumya, Rāma of the Bhārgavas, Āsuri, Vītihotra, Madhucchandā, Vīrasena, and Akṛtavraṇa. Others were invited as well, such as Droṇa, Bhīṣma, Kṛpa, and the rest. Dhṛtarāṣṭra came with his sons, and wise Vidura accompanied them. Brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas, and śūdras—all eager to witness the sacrifice—gathered there, along with kings and the subjects of their realms. The brāhmaṇas, using golden ploughs, prepared the sacrificial ground according to ancient tradition and initiated the king. All sacrificial implements were made of gold, just as in times past for Varuṇa. The guardians of the worlds, led by Indra, along with Brahmā and Śiva, were present. With their retinues came siddhas, gandharvas, vidyādharas, great serpents, sages, yakṣas, rākṣasas, birds, kinnaras, and cāraṇas. Kings arrived with their royal consorts to attend the rājasūya sacrifice of the son of Pāṇḍu. Amazed, they felt such grandeur was fitting for one devoted to Krishna. Priests of divine radiance performed the rājasūya for the great king, just as the gods had done for Pracetasa. On the day of the sacrifice, the lord of the earth, with full attention, honored the priests and the masters of the assembly, as was proper. The members of the assembly deliberated on who was most worthy of the highest honor but could not agree. Then Sahadeva spoke: “Indeed, Acyuta, the Lord, master of the Sātvatas, deserves the highest honor. In him are found all the gods, places, times, wealth, and more. He is the self of this entire universe; sacrifices, fire offerings, mantras, Sāṅkhya and Yoga—all are directed toward him. He alone, without a second, is this universe of non-duality; by his own self, 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. All the best of men praised him, saying, “Excellent, excellent!” Hearing the words of the brāhmaṇa and understanding the hearts of the assembly, the king, delighted and overwhelmed with affection, honored Hṛṣīkeśa. He washed the purifying water from Krishna’s feet and, with his wives, brothers, ministers, and family, joyfully bore it on his head. Krishna was honored with garments of yellow silk and precious ornaments; Yudhishthira, his eyes full of tears, could not bear to look upon him. Seeing Krishna thus honored, all the people, with joined palms, bowed to him, exclaiming, “Victory! Salutations!” and showers of flowers fell upon him.