With profound humility, Satrājit bowed and offered the precious Syamantaka jewel to Krishna. Though Krishna, Acyuta, knew it was not proper to accept such a gift from one so deeply submissive, he took the jewel nonetheless, for it was necessary to clear himself of all suspicion and accusation. Then, accompanied by Jāmbavatī, Krishna returned to Dvārakā. As soon as the people of Dvārakā beheld the Lord, they were overwhelmed with joy. Their happiness was so great that, though many were advanced in age, they seemed to regain the freshness of youth just by seeing him. All the Yādavas and the women greeted Krishna with honors and blessings, exclaiming, “By fortune, by fortune!” In the assembly of the Yādavas, Krishna recounted everything that had transpired, describing the events just as he had experienced them. He then returned the Syamantaka jewel to Satrājit, thus clearing himself of the false accusations that had been cast upon him. Jāmbavatī he settled within his inner quarters. Satrājit, now fearful because he had wrongfully accused Krishna, sought to make amends. He gave his daughter Satyabhāmā to the Blessed Lord in marriage. Yet, before this, Akrūra, Kṛtavarman, Śatadhanvan, and other Yādavas had each desired Satyabhāmā’s hand. Feeling insulted and slighted by Satrājit’s decision to give her to Krishna instead, these men nursed a grudge against Satrājit. Akrūra, Kṛtavarman, and others spoke to Śatadhanvan, saying, “This Satrājit is truly wicked. Though both we and you sought his daughter, he disregarded all of us and gave her to Krishna. Enough of letting him live! Kill him and take the great Syamantaka jewel for yourself. Why do you not claim it? We will support you. If Acyuta bears a grudge against you for this, we will stand by your side.” Thus pressed, Śatadhanvan agreed to their plan. At this time, Krishna was aware of the true fate of the Pāṇḍavas, who had been thought to perish in the house of lac, but he went to Vāraṇāvata, either to weaken Duryodhana’s schemes or to act in favor of the Pāṇḍavas. While Krishna was away and sleeping in Vāraṇāvata, Śatadhanvan struck. He killed Satrājit and seized the Syamantaka jewel. Satyabhāmā, filled with grief and anger at her father’s murder, quickly mounted her chariot and sped to Vāraṇāvata. There she came before Krishna, her heart wounded, and told him, “I have been wronged; our father was slain by the merciless Śatadhanva, and the Syamantaka jewel has been stolen—a gem whose radiance dispels darkness from the three worlds.” She added, “This is your responsibility; consider what is appropriate and let it be done.” Hearing her words, Krishna’s heart was pleased by her trust, though her eyes were red with anger. He replied, “In truth, this is my responsibility. I will not tolerate such insult from that wicked man. Yet, like birds who dwell in nests built by others and do not violate the tree they rest upon, let us not act rashly or speak in haste before all.” With these words, Krishna returned to Dvārakā and spoke privately with Baladeva. He recounted, “While hunting, Prasena was killed in the forest by a lion. Now Satrājit has been slain by Śatadhanva. Since both are dead, the jewel should belong to us both equally. Therefore, rise and mount the chariot; let us pursue Śatadhanva and avenge his crime.” Baladeva agreed, and together they began their search. Meanwhile, Śatadhanva approached Kṛtavarman and urged him to help with the task of filling his heels with the jewel’s protection. But Kṛtavarman replied, “I am not capable of opposing Baladeva and Vasudeva.” Śatadhanva then turned to Akrūra, seeking his assistance. Akrūra said, “No one is able to fight against the Blessed One—at the strike of his foot, the three worlds tremble; he makes widows of the wives of the gods’ enemies; his mighty discus repels the circle of powerful foes; his gaze delights the proud; his sword destroys great enemies; and together with Satyabhāmā, he is revered by all the worlds, even by the foremost immortals. If you desire another refuge, seek it elsewhere.” Śatadhanva replied, “If you cannot protect me, then take this jewel from me and keep it safe.” To this, Akrūra responded, “Even if, at the last moment, you do not tell anyone, I will obtain that gem.” With this agreement, Śatadhanva handed over the Syamantaka jewel to Akrūra. Then, mounting a horse as swift as the balance itself and able to travel a hundred yojanas, Śatadhanva fled. Baladeva and Vasudeva followed in a chariot drawn by four horses—Shaivya, Sugriva, Meghapushpa, and Balāhaka. Śatadhanva’s horse covered a hundred yojanas, but when driven further, it gave up its life in the region of the Mithila forest. Abandoning the dead horse, Śatadhanva continued on foot. Krishna then spoke to Balabhadra, “You should remain here in the chariot while I, on foot, pursue this wicked man who is also on foot and slay him. For in this land, the rulers are vigilant and fearful, and thus, neither you nor I should cross this territory with our chariot.