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Kṛṣṇa had arranged that His friend be given a large house for his residence. He told him that he would …

As Kṛṣṇa had expected, Balarāma arranged for Arjuna to be brought to His palace and offered varieties of delicious food. …

Arjuna tried not to stare at her as he accepted the golden dishes she placed before him, but the princess …

Over the coming weeks Balarāma invited Arjuna to his palace on numerous occasions. Each time Subhadrā served him, and their …

Subhadrā was suddenly excited. If only she could become the wife of that famous Kuru hero. But Kṛṣṇa cautioned her …

It was almost the end of the monsoon season. Balarāma invited the sannyāsī to his palace for a final visit. …

When the meal was over Balarāma gave gold and jewels to the sannyāsī and sent him home. Arjuna left with …

Arjuna’s eyes lit up as Kṛṣṇa, sitting next to him on the couch, explained His plan. “O best of men, …

The festival was to be held in a few days and Kṛṣṇa arranged for swift messengers to ride to nearby …

When Yudhiṣṭhira’s permission arrived, Arjuna prepared himself to kidnap the princess. On the day of the festival, Subhadrā came out …

As evening approached, Arjuna came unnoticed out of the city. He had changed his dress and put on armor. His …

Subhadrā looked up in surprise as she heard the clatter of the fast approaching chariot. Holding the reins was Arjuna, …

As they realized what had happened the Yadus became incensed. How dare anyone kidnap their princess before their eyes? Who …

Balarāma glared around the assembly with eyes reddened with fury. The thousands of Yadu warriors present rose like so many …

Amidst the uproar, only Kṛṣṇa remained unmoved, seated upon His beautiful, jewel-encrusted throne at the head of the assembly. Seeing …

Balarāma looked across at His brother. “O Janārdana, Arjuna is Your friend, but it appears that he has insulted us. …

The whole assembly erupted again as Balarāma spoke, roaring in approval. Kṛṣṇa only smiled. As the sound died down He …

The hall remained silent as Kṛṣṇa continued to speak. He said He considered an alliance with the Pāṇḍavas, and especially …

Having concluded his speech, Kṛṣṇa looked around the assembly. Some of the the Yadus voiced doubts, but Kṛṣṇa answered them …