Thus, having been rescued from great hardship by the supremely noble Krishna, the company departed, their minds absorbed in remembrance of him and his wondrous deeds as the Lord of the universe. The people marveled at the actions of the Supreme Person, and, following his guidance, they diligently continued to fulfill their own duties. After the mighty Bhimasena had slain Jarasandha, Krishna—honored by Sahadeva and accompanied by the two sons of Pritha—set out on the journey home. Upon reaching Khandavaprastha, these victorious heroes sounded their conchshells, filling the hearts of their friends with delight and casting fear into the hearts of their enemies. When the people of Indraprastha heard the triumphant sound, joy blossomed within them. They believed that the powerful king of Magadha had been subdued and that their own king’s cherished desire had finally been fulfilled. Bhima, Arjuna, and Janardana, after respectfully greeting King Yudhishthira, recounted to him all that they had accomplished. Hearing their words, King Yudhishthira, deeply moved by Krishna’s compassion, shed tears of joy. Overwhelmed with love, he could not utter a single 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. Śrī Śuka continued: In this way, King Yudhishthira, having heard of the slaying of Jarasandha by the mighty Krishna and of his extraordinary deeds, was filled with happiness and addressed Krishna with reverence. Yudhishthira said, “Those who are the teachers of the three worlds, the great lords of all beings—even after attaining what is difficult to obtain—still accept instruction with humility. You, O lotus-eyed one, rule over those who imagine themselves as masters among the distressed. O great one, this is truly a profound mystery. For the Supreme, the Absolute, the Paramātman, who is without a second, neither glory increases nor diminishes through actions, just as the sun remains unaffected by what is done on earth. O unconquered Mādhava, among your devotees there is no division of ‘mine’ and ‘yours’; such distinctions are like the differences among animals.” Śrī Śuka said: Having spoken thus, at the proper time for the sacrifice, Yudhishthira, with Krishna’s approval, chose as priests the brāhmaṇas who were thoroughly learned in the Vedas. Among them were Vyāsa, Bharadvāja, Sumantu, Gotama, Asita, Vasiṣṭha, Cyavana, Kaṇva, Maitreya, Kavaṣa, and Trita. Also invited were Viśvāmitra, Vāmadeva, Sumati, Jaimini, Kratu, Paila, Parāśara, Garga, and Vaiśampāyana, as well as Atharvā, Kaśyapa, Dhaumya, Rāma of the Bhārgavas, Āsuri, Vītihotra, Madhucchandā, Vīrasena, and Akṛtavraṇa. Other eminent guests included Droṇa, Bhīṣma, Kṛpa, and the rest; Dhṛtarāṣṭra came with his sons, and Vidura, the wise one, also arrived. From all four orders—brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas, vaiśyas, and śūdras—people gathered, eager to witness the great sacrifice, as did all the kings and the subjects of their realms. Then the brāhmaṇas, using golden ploughs, prepared the sacrificial ground according to tradition and initiated the king for the rite. All the implements for the sacrifice 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—were present. With their retinues came the siddhas, gandharvas, vidyādharas, great serpents, sages, yakṣas, rākṣasas, birds, kinnaras, and cāraṇas. Kings arrived, each with their royal consorts, to attend the rājasūya sacrifice of the son of Pāṇḍu. Amazed, the assembled guests agreed that such splendor was fitting for one devoted to Krishna. Priests radiant with divine brilliance performed the rājasūya for the great king, just as the gods had once done for Pracetasa. On the day of the sacrifice, Yudhishthira, lord of the earth, with full attention, honored the priests and all the masters of the assembly, as was right and proper. When the assembly deliberated on who among them was most worthy of the highest honor, they could not reach a unanimous decision. Then Sahadeva spoke, “Indeed, Acyuta, the Lord, master of the Sātvatas, deserves the highest honor. In him are found all the gods, all places, all times, all wealth, and everything else. He is the self of the entire universe, and all sacrifices are founded 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, the unborn one creates, sustains, and destroys the worlds. He, by his mere glance, brings about all 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, well aware of Krishna’s greatness, fell silent. Hearing his words, all the best of men praised him, exclaiming, “Excellent! Excellent!” Understanding the hearts of the assembly, King Yudhishthira, delighted and overwhelmed with affection, honored Hṛṣīkeśa. He washed Krishna’s feet with purifying water and, with his wives, brothers, ministers, and family, bore that sacred water upon his head with joy. Krishna was honored with garments of yellow silk and precious ornaments, and Yudhishthira, his eyes brimming with tears, found himself unable to gaze directly upon him. Witnessing Krishna thus honored, all the people, with joined palms, bowed low, exclaiming, “Victory! Salutations!” while showers of flowers fell from above. Yet, upon hearing these praises of Krishna’s qualities, the son of Damaghoṣa—angered—rose from his seat. Stretching out his arms, unafraid, he spoke harsh words to the assembly, making his protest known to the Lord. The tradition of Satyavatī declares, “The Lord is time, insurmountable.” Yet even the wisdom of elders is sometimes confounded by the words of a child. “You are the foremost among those who discern worth,” the assembly was reminded. “Do not be swayed by childish speech. All the lords of the assembly have agreed that Krishna is worthy of this honor.