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Dhaumya made all arrangements for the Pāṇḍavas’ journey. He lit the sacred fire and offered oblations on their behalf, invoking …

Lean and bearded after their long stay in the forest, the five brothers, clad in deerskins and carrying their weapons, …

Bhīma carried Draupadī and they moved quickly toward their destination. After many days of travel they finally arrived in the …

When the Pāṇḍavas reached the outskirts of the city, Yudhiṣṭhira sat them all down in a grassy clearing and said, …

Yudhiṣṭhira spoke for some time, giving detailed instructions about all aspects of behavior with kings. He did not want his …

After finishing his instructions, Yudhiṣṭhira led them toward the city. As they walked on he said to Arjuna, “If we …

Yudhiṣṭhira had faith in Dharma’s boon, but he did not want to take unnecessary chances. The Pāṇḍavas decided to conceal …

The Pāṇḍavas then made their way toward the city. They passed some cowherd men and told them that they had …

As they reached the city gate Yudhiṣṭhira prayed to Goddess Durgā. Seeing her as Kṛṣṇa’s divine energy whose service it …

The goddess disappeared and the Pāṇḍavas entered the capital, Virata. Yudhiṣṭhira went first, but before parting from his brothers he …

Yudhiṣṭhira came up to Virata and said, “O sinless one, know me to be a Brahmin who has lost everything …

“I was formerly a friend of Yudhiṣṭhira and my name is Kaṅka. I am expert in casting dice and can …

The king smiled without thinking for a moment that the so-called Brahmin before him might actually be Yudhiṣṭhira himself. Although …

“Live with me in peace,” Virata said cheerfully. “This kingdom is as much yours as it is mine. I am …

Yudhiṣṭhira asked that he not be called to play with low-class people or involved in disputes or fights over the …

Turning to Yudhiṣṭhira the king continued, “You shall be my friend. You will ride on my chariot, wear the best …

Yudhiṣṭhira was then shown to his quarters in the king’s palace and he began to live there happily and undetected …

The following day Bhīma entered the city. He went down the main road toward the king’s palace, appearing like a …

One of Virata’s counselors went to Bhīma and asked him what he desired. The Pāṇḍava looked up at the king …

Virata gazed at Bhīma’s massive arms and broad chest. “I cannot believe that you are a cook. You shine like …