Pandavas meet Krishna

The Pandavas passed through various pilgrimage centres and reached Prabhasa, a holy bathing place, at the western sea shore. They decided to spend time doing penance there. Krishna and Balarama heard about the Pandavas staying close to their land. They went to meet Yudhishthira and his brothers, in the company of other Yadava chiefs.

It was a happy re-union of two families which were close to each other. After exchanging greetings, Balarama spoke. He wondered why the blameless Pandavas should suffer wandering in forests while the evil Kauravas enjoy life in luxury.

One noted Yadava chief who accompanied Krishna was Satyaki. He was a close friend of Krishna and Arjuna. He was one of the most skilled and valorous among all the heroes of the Mahabharata war. There are a number of famous battles to his credit.

Satyaki reacted to Balarama’s words saying that there was no point in talking about the past. What was required was action. The five Pandavas supported by the valiant Yadavas were more than a match for the entire Kaurava army. He strongly pressed Yudhishthira to agree to face Duryodhana in an open war. Krishna also supported Satyaki.

But, Yudhishthira stuck to his stand. He was bound by his word to complete thirteen years in the forest. He would never swerve from his oath which was his motto (Dharma). He requested the Yadavas to wait for some more time and then come to his aid at the right moment.

With these words Yudhishthira saw Krishna and other Yadavas off to Dwaraka, their capital city. The Pandavas, then, continued with their journey.

We have an important story of princess Sukanya as told by Lomasa in www.kunjunny.blogspot.com