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Mahābhārata The History of the Great India
<< 114 The Excursion >>
 |  | After Lord Krsna had been staying for some days in Indraprastha, Arjuna said to Him, "Krsna, the hot days are here; let us go to the Yamuna River. We will enjoy there, Madhusudana, with our close friends, and we'll come back in the evening—that is, Janardana, if you like the idea."
| | | Sri Krsna said, "Yes, son of Kunti, I also like the idea. Let us go with our close friends and enjoy in the water as we like."
| | | After informing King Yudhisthira and receiving his permission, Arjuna and Govinda departed, surrounded by intimate friends. The area on the bank of the Yamuna featured large stocks of wealth, variegated garlands and necklaces, a large variety of excellent trees, both simple cottages and palatial estates like that of Indra, and a wide range of tasty food, drink, and other comforts. Indeed, that spot had everything needed for the enjoyment of Arjuna and Krsna. Arriving there, the two friends and their companions entered the area, which was filled with all types of shining jewels, and they all began to play and enjoy as they wished.
| | | Some of the women sported in the forest, some in the water, and some in the nice cottages. They enjoyed especially wherever Krsna and Arjuna went and always tried to please them. At the height of the excitement, Draupadi and Subhadra offered gifts of priceless clothes and jewelry to all the ladies present. Some of the ladies danced joyfully, while others cried out in the joy of celebration. Some ladies laughed, and others drank fine beverages. Some ladies wept joyfully, some wrestled one another, and others had serious discussions in secluded spots. All around, the opulent forest was filled with the exquisitely rich sounds of flute, vina, and mrdanga drum.
| | | As the festival was thus progressing, Krsna and Arjuna, the darlings of the Kurus and Dasarhas, went nearby to see a particularly charming area. Those two mighty souls who conquer hostile cities then sat down on most valuable seats. They enjoyed reminiscing about their many adventures and romances.
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