02.002
Pancharatra: Pandavas worship Kirhsna and bid farewell.
Vaiśampāyana said.
After residing happily in Khāṇḍavaprastha, Janārdana (Kṛṣṇa) was honored with worship by the affectionate sons of Pṛthā, who regarded him as worthy of such honor. (2-2-1)
Longing to see his father, the large-eyed one decided to depart; after addressing Dharmarāja and Pṛthā, he prepared to leave. (2-2-2)
The cousin, revered by the world, bowed his head at the feet; Keśava was then embraced and had his head affectionately smelt by her. (2-2-3)
Immediately after, the illustrious Kṛṣṇa saw his own sister; approaching her, Hṛṣīkeśa, with affection, was overcome with tears. (2-2-4)
The Blessed One spoke to the auspicious, very auspicious, and auspicious-speaking woman words that were worthy, true, beneficial, concise, appropriate, and unsurpassed. (2-2-5)
She made him hear words meant for her own people; he was honored and repeatedly saluted with his head. (2-2-6)
Having given her permission, Vārṣṇeya (Kṛṣṇa), after greeting the illustrious lady, then saw Kṛṣṇā (Draupadī) and Dhaumya as well, Janārdana (Kṛṣṇa) (2-2-7).
The best of men bowed to Dhaumya as was proper; then Janārdana (Kṛṣṇa), after consoling and addressing Draupadī, did so. (2-2-8)
The wise and powerful Kṛṣṇa, accompanied by Arjuna, approached his brothers; surrounded by his five brothers, Kṛṣṇa was like Indra among the gods. (2-2-9)
The chief of the Yadus worshipped the gods and Brahmins with garlands, prayers, salutations, and various fragrances. After completing all his duties, he, the best among those present, set out. (2-2-10)
He offered auspicious words to the worthy brāhmaṇas with curd, vessels, fruits, and unbroken rice grains; after giving wealth, he then performed circumambulation. (2-2-11)
He mounted the golden chariot bearing the Garuḍa banner, swift and equipped with weapons such as the mace, discus, sword, Śārṅga bow, and others. (2-2-12)
On an auspicious lunar day and constellation, at a favorable moment endowed with good qualities, the lotus-eyed one, accompanied by Sugrīva and the army, set out. (2-2-13)
Then King Yudhishthira, filled with affection, ascended after him, dismissed Dāruka, the best of charioteers, and the lord of the Kurus himself took up the reins. (2-2-14)
Arjuna, having mounted, also waved the white yak-tail fan with a golden handle rightwise towards the large head. (2-2-15)
Likewise, Bhīmasena, accompanied by Nakula and Sahadeva, self-controlled, followed Kṛṣṇa from behind, surrounded by priests and townspeople. (2-2-16)
Thus Keśava, the destroyer of enemy heroes, together with his brothers, shone as he was followed by his beloved disciples, just like a teacher (is followed) by his dear students. (2-2-17)
After addressing Arjuna, Govinda (Kṛṣṇa) embraced the distressed one, and then honored Yudhiṣṭhira, Bhīmasena, and likewise the two sons of Yama (Nakula and Sahadeva). (2-2-18)
Madhusudana was intensely embraced and respectfully greeted by those two, Yama and his brother; then, after properly conversing with them, he proceeded. (2-2-19)
After sending the Pāṇḍavas and their attendants back, Kṛṣṇa then returned to his own city, like another Indra. (2-2-20)
At that time, they followed him with their eyes as far as he could be seen; with their minds, they followed Kṛṣṇa with loving harmony. (2-2-21)
While their minds were still unsatisfied with seeing Keśava, Śauri, the beloved-appearing one, quickly vanished from their sight. (2-2-22)
The sons of Pṛthā, their minds fixed on Govinda, appeared as if without desire. All the best among men, having withdrawn, returned to their own city. Then Kṛṣṇa also, by chariot, at the proper time, went to Dvārakā. (2-2-23)
