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Pancharatra: When Duryodhana attempts to capture Krishna, Krishna manifests his universal form, and departs from the assembly.
Vaiśampāyana spoke:
After Vidura spoke thus, the mighty Keshava, destroyer of enemy hosts, addressed Duryodhana, the son of Dhritarashtra.
O Suyodhana, in your delusion you think I am alone. Disregarding me, O wicked-minded one, you intend to seize me.
In this very place are gathered all the Pāṇḍavas, as well as the Andhakas and Vṛṣṇis. Present here are also the Ādityas, Rudras, and Vasus, accompanied by the great sages.
After speaking thus, Keshava, the destroyer of enemy heroes, laughed loudly. As he smiled, the great soul Shouri, whose form was like lightning, saw the thumb-sized gods releasing flames of fire.
Brahma was on his forehead, Rudra on his chest, the guardians of the world on his arms, and Agni emerged from his mouth.
The Adityas, Sadhyas, Vasus, Ashvins, Maruts, along with Indra and the Vishwedevas, similarly assumed the forms of Yakshas, Gandharvas, and Rakshasas.
Thus, Saṅkarṣaṇa and Dhanañjaya appeared with their arms; Arjuna, the archer, stood on the right, and Rama, the ploughman, stood on the left.
Bhima, Yudhishthira, and the sons of Madri were behind; then came the Andhakas and Vrishnis, led by Pradyumna.
In front of Krishna were his great weapons raised: the conch, discus, mace, spear, bow, plough, and sword.
All the weapons were seen raised and shining in the many arms of Krishna, illuminating everywhere.
Then, from our eyes and ears, all around, appeared very terrible flames of fire with smoke, resembling the rays of the sun in the pores of the skin.
Upon witnessing the terrifying form of the great Keshava, the kings, overwhelmed with fear, shut their eyes.
Janārdana, the Lord, bestowed divine vision upon Droṇa, Bhīṣma, Vidura, the great-minded Sañjaya, the fortunate ones, the sages, and the ascetics, excepted from others.
Upon witnessing the great wonder in Mādhava's assembly hall, the divine drums resounded, and there was a shower of flowers.
The whole earth trembled, and the ocean was stirred. The kings were greatly amazed, O best of the Bharatas.
Then the hero, known as the tiger among men, retracted his own magnificent and divine form, which was varied and prosperous, O subduer of enemies.
Then Madhusūdana, having taken Satyaki and Hārdikya by the hand and being permitted by the sages, departed.
The sages vanished, and then Nārada and others departed. Amidst the uproar, a wonderful event occurred at that time.
Seeing him depart, the Kauravas along with the kings followed the great warrior, just as the gods follow Indra.
The immeasurable soul contemplated and then departed from the entire kingdom, like a hero emerging from smoke and fire.
Then Meghnad swiftly rode in a great white chariot adorned with bells and a golden net.
Daruka appeared with a white umbrella, a bright tiger-like chariot, and accompanied by an army and Sugriva.
Similarly, Kritavarma, the esteemed warrior of the Vrishnis and son of Hridika, appeared on the battlefield, mounted on his chariot.
With the chariot ready, Krishna, the subduer of enemies, was about to depart. King Dhritarashtra spoke once more.
O Janardana, the strength you see in my sons is directly evident to you and not hidden, O tormentor of enemies.
O Keśava, you should not doubt my efforts in desiring peace for the Kurus, knowing my current situation.
O Keshava, I have no evil intentions towards the Pandavas. You are already aware of the words spoken by me, Suyodhana.
O Madhava, all the Kurus, kings, and princes are aware of my sincere efforts towards peace.
Then the mighty-armed addressed Dhritarashtra, the king, along with Drona, the grandfather Bhishma, the minister Bahlika, and Kripa.
You all directly witnessed what happened in the Kuru assembly, where the foolish one repeatedly rose in anger like an ill-mannered person.
King Dhritarashtra, feeling powerless, speaks to himself: 'I seek permission from all of you to go to Yudhishthira.'
After addressing Krishna, the supreme among men seated in the chariot, the great archers and heroes, the best of the Bharatas, followed him.
Bhishma, Drona, Kripa, Kshatta, Dhritarashtra, and Bahlika, along with Ashwatthama, Vikarna, and Yuyutsu, are all great warriors.
Then, in a grand white chariot adorned with bells, he proceeded to visit Pṛthā, his aunt, as the Kurus looked on.
