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While both the Kauravas and Pāṇḍavas were preparing for war, Kṛṣṇa and the Yādavas returned to Dwārakā. Duryodhana heard of …

In Virata, Arjuna also thought of Kṛṣṇa. After consulting Yudhiṣṭhira, he too decided to go personally to seek his friend’s …

After a while Kṛṣṇa awoke. As He opened His eyes He saw Arjuna, who bowed to Him in love. Then …

Duryodhana replied, “It is well known that You are equally disposed toward both myself and Arjuna. I have come here …

Without hesitating Arjuna chose Kṛṣṇa. Duryodhana could hardly conceal his joy. Arjuna’s sentimentality had overpowered his reason. He had forsaken …

Smiling slightly, Duryodhana said, “It seems then that I am left with the army. With Your permission, O Keśava, I …

Having received Kṛṣṇa’s army, Duryodhana thanked him and left. He made his way to Balarāma’s palace. He knew that Balarāma …

Balarāma, His hand resting on His plow weapon, looked grave. “O son of Kuru, for your sake I spoke out …

Balarāma stood up and embraced Duryodhana. Knowing that Kṛṣṇa had sided with the Pāṇḍavas, He considered the Kauravas already defeated. …

In Kṛṣṇa’s chamber, Arjuna and Kṛṣṇa were alone. Kṛṣṇa asked, “Why did you choose Me knowing I will not fight …

“There is no doubt that wherever You are there will be victory. If You desired it, You could slay all …

“It is fitting, O son of Kuntī, that you measure yourself against Me,” Kṛṣṇa replied softly. He placed a bejeweled …

The two friends spent some time together in Dwārakā and then prepared to leave. Surrounded by many Yadu chiefs and …

King Śalya of Madras received news about the impending war. As the brother of Pāṇḍu’s second wife, Mādrī, he wanted …

Hearing that the Madras army was on the move, Duryodhana arranged a regal reception for them along the way. He …

Greeted with honors befitting Indra, Śalya was pleased, thinking too highly of himself and too little of the king of …

The servants looked surprised. They went to Duryodhana, who had remained concealed from Śalya, and informed him of everything. When …

It was Śalya’s turn to be surprised. He embraced Duryodhana and replied, “I am satisfied by your reception. Ask from …

Duryodhana folded his palms. “Grant me an auspicious boon, O illustrious man. Become a leader in my army.”

Śalya realized that he had been tricked, but out of honor he could not refuse Duryodhana’s request. He replied, “It …