20 Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead

Duryodhana thus became insulted by the opulence of the Pandavas, and
he became their determined enemy.

After a few days, Krsna took permission from King Yudhisthira to
return to Dvaraka. When he got permission, he went to his country, accom-
panied by Satyaki, the leader of the Yadus who were living in Hastinapura
with Him. Ka4lindi also returned with Krsna to Dvaraka. After returning,
Krsna consulted many learned astrologers to find the suitable moment at
which to marry Kalindi, 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 Avantipura (now known as Ujjain) were named Vinda and
Anuvinda. Both kings were under the control of Duryodhana. They had
one sister named Mitravinda, who was a very qualified, learned and elegant
girl. She was the daughter of one of Krsna’s aunts. She was to select her
husband in the assembly of princes, but she strongly desired to have Krsna
as her husband. During the assembly for selecting her husband, however,
Krsna was present, and He forcibly carried away Mitravinda in the presence
of all other royal princes. Being unable to resist Krsna, the princes were
left simply looking at each other.

After this incident, Krsna married the daughter of the King of Koéala.
The King of Koala Province was called Nagnajit. He was very pious and
was a follower of the Vedic ritualistic ceremonies. His most beautiful
daughter was named Satya. Sometimes Satya was called Nagnajiti, 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 Satya. 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 Krsna heard that the girl
Satya could be achieved only by defeating the seven bulls, He prepared
Himself to go to the kingdom of Kosala. With many soldiers, He ap-
proached that part of the country, known as Ayodhya, making a regular
state visit.

When it was known to the King of Kosala that Krsna had come to ask
the hand of his daughter, he became very pleased. With great respect and
pomp, he welcomed Krsna to the kingdom. When Krsna approached him,
he offered Him a suitable sitting place and articles for reception. Everything
appeared to be very elegant. Krsna also offered him respectful obeisances,
thinking him to be His future father-in-law.
