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Krṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead
Duryodhana thus became insulted by the opulence of the Pāṇḍavas, and he became their determined enemy.
After a few days, Krṣṇa took permission from King Yudhiṣṭhira to return to Dvārakā. When he got permission, he went to his country, accompanied by Sātyaki, the leader of the Yadus who were living in Hastināpura with Him. Kālindī also returned with Krṣṇa to Dvārakā. After returning, Krṣṇa consulted many learned astrologers to find the suitable moment at which to marry Kālindī, and then He married her with great pomp. This marriage ceremony gave much pleasure to the relatives of both parties, and all of them enjoyed the great occasion.
The kings of Avantīpura (now known as Ujjain) were named Vinda and Anuvinda. Both kings were under the control of Duryodhana. They had one sister named Mitravindā, who was a very qualified, learned and elegant girl. She was the daughter of one of Krṣṇa's aunts. She was to select her husband in the assembly of princes, but she strongly desired to have Krṣṇa as her husband. During the assembly for selecting her husband, however, Krṣṇa was present, and He forcibly carried away Mitravindā in the presence of all other royal princes. Being unable to resist Krṣṇa, the princes were left simply looking at each other.
After this incident, Krṣṇa married the daughter of the King of Kośala. The King of Kośala Province was called Nagnajit. He was very pious and was a follower of the Vedic ritualistic ceremonies. His most beautiful daughter was named Satyā. Sometimes Satyā was called Nāgnajitī, for she was the daughter of King Nagnajit. King Nagnajit wanted to give the hand of his daughter to any prince who could defeat seven very strong, stalwart bulls maintained by him. No one in the princely order could defeat the seven bulls, and therefore no one could claim the hand of Satyā. The seven bulls were very strong, and they could hardly bear even the smell of any prince. Many princes approached this kingdom and tried to subdue these bulls, but instead of controlling them, they themselves were defeated. This news was spread all over the country, and when Krṣṇa heard that the girl Satyā could be achieved only by defeating the seven bulls, He prepared Himself to go to the kingdom of Kośala. With many soldiers, He approached that part of the country, known as Ayodhyā, making a regular state visit.
When it was known to the King of Kośala that Krṣṇa had come to ask the hand of his daughter, he became very pleased. With great respect and pomp, he welcomed Krṣṇa to the kingdom. When Krṣṇa approached him, he offered Him a suitable sitting place and articles for reception. Everything appeared to be very elegant. Krṣṇa also offered him respectful obeisances, thinking him to be His future father-in-law.