Desiring the famed Syamantaka jewel, Akrūra approached the virtuous Satyabhāmā, seeking both her and the precious gem. Meanwhile, the mighty Śatadhanvan, after slaying Bhadrakāra, stealthily took the jewel during the night and entrusted it to Akrūra. Akrūra, foremost among men, accepted the jewel and made a pact, instructing, “Let no one but you know of this.” The agreement was clear: “We shall comply; if you are overcome by Krishna, all the people of Dvārakā will surely come under my authority.” In the aftermath, Satyabhāmā, stricken with grief at her father’s death, mounted her chariot and journeyed to the city of Vāraṇāvata. There, overwhelmed by sorrow, she recounted to her husband, Krishna, the deeds of Śatadhanvan, son of Bhoja, and wept at his side. Hari, in the meantime, performed the funeral rites for the cremated Pāṇḍavas and instructed Sātyaki to do the same for their brothers. Swiftly, Madhusūdana returned to Dvārakā and spoke to his elder brother, the illustrious wielder of the plough, Balarāma: “Prasena was killed by a lion, Satrajit by Śatadhanvan; the Syamantaka jewel is on his path—attack there, O lord! Now, quickly mount the chariot; after slaying the powerful Bhoja, O strong-armed one, the Syamantaka jewel will be ours.” As the tumult of battle erupted between Bhoja and Krishna, Śatadhanvan searched for Akrūra, but saw him nowhere. Though capable, Akrūra, now advanced in age, did not join the fray after Bhoja and Janārdana had dismounted with their horses unharmed. Filled with fear, Śatadhanvan resolved to flee yet again, covering over a hundred yojanas in his desperate flight. His horse, Vijñātahṛdayā, a remarkable mare capable of traversing a hundred yojanas, carried him as he fought Krishna. But even this swift mare, though she sped along the road, eventually tired, and Śatadhanvan himself became exhausted. At last, the horses, spent and weary, gave up their lives on the chariot. Krishna then said to Balarāma, “Stay here, mighty-armed one; the horses are finished. I will go on foot and seize the Syamantaka jewel.” Thus, Achyuta set off on foot and slew Śatadhanvan, king of Mithilā and master of peerless weapons. Yet, after slaying the mighty Bhoja, Krishna did not find the Syamantaka jewel. Balarāma then addressed Krishna: “Return the jewel.” Krishna replied, “It is not here.” At this, Balarāma, filled with anger, reproached Janārdana repeatedly. Still, moved by brotherly affection, he said, “I forgive you; may all be well. I shall depart now. I bear no grievance toward the woman, toward you, or toward the Vṛṣṇis.” Balarāma, destroyer of enemies, entered Mithilā, where he was honored by the king with all manner of offerings. At that very time, Babhrū, foremost among the wise, performed unrestricted sacrifices of many forms. The illustrious king, son of Gādhi, entered the consecrated enclosure, armored for protection, all for the sake of the Syamantaka jewel. He dedicated wealth, fine jewels, and many goods in his sacrifices when sixty years had passed. These renowned sacrifices of the great-souled one came to be known as the “Akrūra-yajñas,” abundant with food and gifts, fulfilling every desire. Meanwhile, King Duryodhana, mighty lord, went to Mithilā and received divine training in mace-fighting from Balabhadra. Thereafter, having pleased the Brāhmaṇas and the great warriors of the Vṛṣṇis and Andhakas, he was brought to Dvārakā by the great-souled Krishna. Accompanied by Akrūra and the Andhakas, Krishna, the best of men, arrived, and in battle the mighty one slew Śatrughna along with Bandhumān. To the sons of Śvaphalka, two illustrious and strong sons of Bhaṅgakāra were born in Nara—Śatrughna and Bandhumān—destined for the destruction of Bhaṅgakāra. Krishna, however, was displeased by this. Yet, fearing discord among his kin, he overlooked it; and when Akrūra departed, Indra withheld the rains. With drought threatening the land and famine looming, the Kukuras and Andhakas sought to appease Akrūra. When that generous lord returned to Dvāravatī, Indra, the thousand-eyed, sent rain down into the ocean’s womb. Akrūra, the glorious chief of the Yadus, gave his virtuous sister in marriage to Vāsudeva, seeking his favor. Krishna, knowing through yoga that the jewel had come into Babhrū’s possession, spoke to Akrūra in the assembly: “O lord, that precious jewel which is in your hand—give it up; do not harbor resentment in this matter.” Akrūra replied, “When sixty years had passed, the anger that arose in me then became deeply rooted and remained great from that time.” At Krishna’s word, in the assembly of all the Sātvatas, Babhrū, wise and untroubled, offered the jewel. Krishna, subduer of enemies, joyfully received the jewel from Babhrū’s hand, and with sincerity, returned it to him.