14.051
Departure of Kṛṣṇa to Dvārakā;
Vaiśampāyana said.
Then Kṛṣṇa said to Dāruka, "Let the chariot be yoked;" and within a moment, Dāruka declared, as if instantly, "It is yoked." (14-51-1)
In the same manner, the son of Pāṇḍu dispatched the following troops. "Prepare yourselves, we shall go to the city called Gajasāhvaya (Hastināpura)." (14-51-2)
Thus addressed, the soldiers, having readied themselves, O lord of men, reported 'ready' to Pārtha of immeasurable splendor. (14-51-3)
Then those two, Kṛṣṇa and Pāṇḍava, having ascended the chariot, departed, engaging in various conversations with delight, O lord of men. (14-51-4)
But Dhanañjaya, the one of great brilliance, situated in the chariot, once again addressed these words to Vāsudeva, O best of the Bharatas. (14-51-5)
O uplifter of the Vrishni clan, by your grace the king has obtained victory; the enemies have also been destroyed, and an untroubled kingdom has been secured. (14-51-6)
O Madhusūdana, because you were their protector, the Pāṇḍavas, having found you as a raft, truly crossed the ocean of the Kurus. (14-51-7)
O Universal Architect, I offer my reverence to you—O soul and origin of the universe. Just as I know you, so my mind remains devoted to you. (14-51-8)
O Madhusūdana, Agni is always born from your brilliance; the delight composed of play is for you; heaven and earth are your illusion, O mighty one. (14-51-9)
All this universe, both stationary and moving, is in you; you indeed transform the entire eternal multitude of beings. (14-51-10)
Earth, sky, and likewise all immovable and movable beings, your smile, your pure moonlight, the seasons, and those associated with the senses. (14-51-11)
The vital breath is wind, which is ever-present; anger is death, which is eternal. In favor, Lakṣmī and fortune are always in you, O great-minded one. (14-51-12)
Delight, contentment, fortitude, and forbearance exist in You, and this whole universe of the moving and unmoving rests in You. It is indeed You, O faultless one, who are declared to be the destruction at the ends of the ages. (14-51-13)
Even in a long time, your qualities cannot be fully described by me; the supreme self also cannot be spoken of. Salutations to you, O lotus-eyed one. (14-51-14)
O invincible one, I have learned about you from Nārada, as well as from Devala, from Kṛṣṇa Dvaipāyana, and also from the grandsire of the Kurus. (14-51-15)
All is attached to you; you alone are the lord of beings. And whatever, endowed with favor, has been spoken by you, O sinless one (14-51-16).
O Janārdana, I shall properly accomplish all this. And this exceedingly wonderful deed has been done out of longing to please my beloved. (14-51-17)
The Kaurava, son of Dhṛtarāṣṭra, who was wicked, was slain in battle; that army was indeed destroyed by you and conquered by me in battle. (14-51-18)
By you, the deed was accomplished by which I obtained victory over Duryodhana in battle, through your intelligence and valor. (14-51-19)
The means of killing Karṇa have been shown as they are; also of the wicked Sindhu king and of Bhūriśravas indeed. (14-51-20)
O son of Devakī, being pleased by you, I shall do whatever you have said; there is indeed no deliberation for me in this. (14-51-21)
Having approached the virtuous-souled King Yudhishthira, I will urge him, O knower of dharma, for the purpose of your departure, O sinless one. (14-51-22)
This coming of yours to Dvārakā is truly pleasing to me, O lord. Very soon you will see your uncle, O Madhusūdana, as well as Baladeva, the unassailable one, and also the other foremost of the Vṛṣṇis. (14-51-23)
Thus conversing, the two reached Vāraṇasāhvaya and both entered that city, which was filled with delighted people. (14-51-24)
O great king, those two went to the palace of Dhṛtarāṣṭra, which was like Indra's residence, and saw Dhṛtarāṣṭra, the lord of men. (14-51-25)
Vidura, the highly intelligent, King Yudhiṣṭhira, Bhīmasena the mighty, the two sons of Mādrī—Nakula and Sahadeva, Dhṛtarāṣṭra seated nearby, and Yuyutsu, unconquered, were present. (14-51-26)
They saw Gāndhārī, the greatly wise Pṛthā, the radiant Kṛṣṇā, Subhadrā and the other women of the Bharata family, all standing together surrounding Gāndhārī. (14-51-27)
Then, having approached King Dhritarashtra, the two subduers of foes reported their own names and took hold of his feet. (14-51-28)
The two great-souled ones likewise took hold of the feet of Gāndhārī, Pṛthā, Dharmarāja, and Bhīma. (14-51-29)
After honoring the steward and asking after his undiminished well-being, they, along with the others, then attended upon the aged king. (14-51-30)
Then at night, O great king, Dhritarashtra dismissed the chiefs of the Kurus and Janardana, the wise one, to their homes. (14-51-31)
Having received the king's permission, they each went to their own residences. But Krishna, the mighty one, went to the house of Dhananjaya (Arjuna). (14-51-32)
There, having been honored as prescribed, and kindly attended with every comfort, the intelligent Kṛṣṇa, accompanied by Dhanañjaya, slept. (14-51-33)
At dawn, after performing the morning rites, the two most highly respected men went to the house of Dharmarāja, where the great-minded Dharmarāja sat together with his ministers. (14-51-34)
Then those two, after entering there, saw the mighty King Yudhishthira seated like the king of the gods, just as the two Aśvins (would see Indra). (14-51-35)
Vārṣṇeya and the chief of the Kurus, having approached the king, sat down with his pleased permission. (14-51-36)
Then the intelligent king, wishing to speak, looked at both, and the best among speakers, the foremost of kings, spoke these words. (14-51-37)
I truly consider you both, the best among the Yadus and Kurus, to be valiant and eager to speak. Say what you wish—I will do everything for you both; do not delay or hesitate to express it. (14-51-38)
When these words had been spoken, Phalguna (Arjuna), skilled in speech, humbly approached and spoke to Dharmaraja (Yudhishthira). (14-51-39)
O king, this long-dwelling, valorous Vasudeva, having obtained your permission, wishes to see his father. (14-51-40)
If you think so, the hero should go to the city of Anarta with your permission; you ought to permit that. (14-51-41)
Yudhishthira said.
O lotus-eyed Madhusūdana, auspiciousness to you! Go today to the city of Dvāravatī to see the son of Śūra, the lord. (14-51-42)
O mighty-armed Keśava, your journey pleases me. Also, it has been long since you, Devī, and Devakī have seen our maternal uncle. (14-51-43)
O Mādhava, you should worship your maternal uncle Vasudeva and Baladeva as is appropriate, O greatly wise one, according to my words. (14-51-44)
Always remember me, Bhīma the foremost of the mighty, Phalguna (Arjuna), Nakula, Sahadeva, and Mādhava (Kṛṣṇa). (14-51-45)
After you visit the Anartas, your father, and the Vṛṣṇis, O mighty-armed one, you should return again to my aśvamedha (horse sacrifice), O sinless one. (14-51-46)
Go, take the gems and various treasures; and whatever else is pleasing to you, O Sātvata, take that also. (14-51-47)
O Mādhava, indeed, the entire earth has come to us by your favor, O hero, and the enemies have also been slain. (14-51-48)
When Kauravya, Dharma's king, Yudhishthira, was thus speaking, Vasudeva, the best among men, spoke these words. (14-51-49)
All the jewels and wealth are truly yours alone, and even the whole earth, O mighty-armed one, indeed. Whatever other possessions there are in my houses, you alone are their master, always the lord. (14-51-50)
Thus, after being addressed and honored as prescribed, the mighty elder brother of Gadā was honored by the son of Dharma. He greeted his paternal aunts according to due form, and after being honored, circumambulated them. (14-51-51)
At that time, having been duly honored by her, and likewise by all—Vidura and the others—Hari (Kṛṣṇa), the elder brother of Gadā, departed from Nāgapura in a divine chariot drawn by four horses. (14-51-52)
Having placed Subhadrā, the illustrious lady, on the chariot, with the consent of Yudhiṣṭhira and also of his maternal aunt, Janārdana, the mighty-armed, set out, surrounded by the townspeople. (14-51-53)
He was followed by him whose banner bears Hanuman (Arjuna); together with Sātyaki, the two sons of Mādravatī (Nakula and Sahadeva), Vidura of unfathomable intellect, Mādhava (Kṛṣṇa), and Bhīma himself, possessing the prowess of a king of elephants. (14-51-54)
Having repelled the champions of the Kuru kingdom, then the powerful Janārdana said to Dāruka with urgency, "Drive on the horses"—thus Sātyaki at that time. (14-51-55)
Then Janardana, the destroyer of hosts of enemies, accompanied by the heroic Shinis, went to the city of Anarta, just as indomitable Indra, having slain the hosts of foes, ascended to heaven. (14-51-56)
