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Mahābhārata The History of the Great India
<< 118 Lord Krsna Leaves for Dvaraka >>
 |  | Having lived happily in Khandavaprastha, constantly worshiped by the sons of Prtha, who adored Him so much, Lord Krsna, who is worthy of all honor, now made up His mind to depart, for He was eager to see His father Vasudeva. Lord Krsna, Janardana, enchanting with His large beautiful eyes, first took permission from Yudhisthira, the king of justice. Then Sri Krsna, who is to be adored by the entire universe, worshiped His aunt Prtha by touching His head to her feet. Kunti responded by kissing and smelling the Lord's head and embracing Him. Lord Krsna then saw His sister, Subhadra. As that supreme master of the senses approached her, whom He loved so dearly, tears filled His eyes. To His lovely sister, who spoke in clear and lovely tones, the Supreme Lord uttered words that were precise, cheerful, meaningful, beneficial, and appropriate for the occasion. Subhadra spoke to her most beloved brother about their relatives, begging Him to send her news, and then she repeatedly worshiped Him, placing her head on His feet and boldly declaring her eternal devotion to Him.
| | | After Sri Krsna, head of the Vrsni clan, had affectionately taken leave of His devoted sister, he went to see Draupadi and the royal priest Dhaumya. The Lord, the greatest of personalities, worshiped the saintly Dhaumya and comforted Draupadi. He then gently took her permission to depart.
| | | The learned Lord, full of strength, then went with Arjuna to see the other Pandavas. Krsna stood surrounded by the five brothers like Indra amidst the immortals. With hymns, garlands, obeisances, and a variety of fragrances, Sri Krsna, best of the Yadus, then honored the demigods and twice-born sages.
| | | Having thus complied with all worldly duties, He who is the best of all steadfast beings prepared to depart. Continuing to play the role of a human prince, He distributed riches, along with bowls of curd, fruit, and whole grains, to the praiseworthy brahmanas and respectfully circled them. After He had mounted a swift golden chariot equipped with His club, disc, sword, and Sarnga bow and flying the flag of Garuda, the lotus-eyed Lord set out behind His faithful steeds Sainya and Sugriva when the stars, the day, and the hour were all auspicious.
| | | Drawn by love, King Yudhisthira climbed onto the chariot, and moving aside the Lord's expert driver, Daruka, the Kuru monarch took the reins. Arjuna also mounted the chariot, and with a pure white yak-tail fan fitted with a large golden handle, he fanned clockwise around the Lord's head.
| | | Bhimasena, the great controller, was subdued by his love for Krsna, and with his two youngest brothers he followed behind Lord Krsna, who was surrounded by the royal priests and citizens. As mighty Kesava, Krsna, slayer of hostile warriors, was thus followed by His loving cousin-brothers, He shone like a liberated spiritual master followed by his loving disciples.
| | | The Lord bid farewell, hugging the distraught Arjuna and honoring Yudhisthira and Bhimasena and the young twins. As He did so, He was in turn repeatedly hugged by the two eldest Pandavas and saluted by the twins. Then after conversing with them and encouraging them, Sri Krsna sent the Pandavas and their loyal followers back to their city and proceeded like a second Indra toward His own transcendental city.
| | | With their eyes the Pandavas followed Lord Krsna as far as their vision would allow, but with their minds they traveled along with Him, for they were continuously rapt in love for Him. So attractive and dear was Lord Krsna to the Pandavas that their minds were not satiated, and He seemed to disappear all too quickly from their sight. The sons of Prtha were fully devoted to Govinda, Lord Krsna, and they constantly thought about Him. Indeed, they desired nothing but to be with Krsna and serve His lotus feet. Thus when Sri Krsna departed, the Pandavas returned to their city, sadly resigned to His absence, and Krsna Himself proceeded on schedule to the city of Dvaraka.
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