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Just before dawn, bards and Brahmins assembled outside Kṛṣṇa’s bedchamber. They chanted auspicious Vedic hymns as musicians played lutes and …

Sātyaki detailed some soldiers to prepare Kṛṣṇa’s chariot. They brought out the car meant for high-speed journeys, which had two …

Kṛṣṇa came out of the palace and mounted the chariot with Sātyaki. His charioteer, Dāruka, urged on the horses and …

When Kṛṣṇa reached the city’s outskirts He dismounted. Yudhiṣṭhira embraced Him, wishing Him success. With tears in his eyes he …

The last time the Pāṇḍavas had seen Kuntī was when they were going into exile. She had followed them along …

Yudhiṣṭhira continued, “Please also greet on our behalf our grandfather, Bhīṣma, and our preceptor, Droṇa. The wise Vidura, who has …

Yudhiṣṭhira gave a final message for Dhṛtarāṣṭra, then he walked respectfully around Kṛṣṇa with his hands folded. After this, Arjuna …

After the Pāṇḍavas had circumambulated Him, Kṛṣṇa climbed back onto His chariot. Spurred on by Dāruka, the horses took off. …

Sātyaki looked around as they sped toward Hastināpura. He saw various omens, both earthly and celestial. Lightning flashed in the …

They passed through various provinces and were greeted and praised by thousands of Brahmins. The Brahmins worshipped Kṛṣṇa with offerings …

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As Kṛṣṇa approached Hastināpura, a fierce wind blew up. The city was ravaged. Huge trees were uprooted and buildings smashed. …

On the day before Kṛṣṇa’s arrival, Dhṛtarāṣṭra called an assembly to discuss how to greet Him. He had been informed …

Dhṛtarāṣṭra suggested that they offer Him the best of residences, equipped with everything enjoyable. They decided to offer to Him …

When Dhṛtarāṣṭra stopped, Vidura said, “O King, you are respected in this world as a man of virtue. Old in …

Duryodhana glanced at Śakuni and stood to speak. “What Vidura has said regarding Kṛṣṇa is correct. Kind words and gifts …

Bhīṣma shook his head. “Janārdana will not become angry whether He is properly received or not. We cannot insult Him, …

Duryodhana, his eyes smoldering, retorted, “I will never be able to share power with the Pāṇḍavas. I have another idea. …

Duryodhana had already discussed this idea with Śakuni and Karṇa and had already made arrangements, whether or not the court …