Arjuna and Krishna Reunite at Prabhasa and Travel to Dvaraka

Arjuna had visited every tirtha (holy ford) to the west and along the western ocean. When he finally reached Prabhasa, the news of his arrival reached Krishna. Krishna went to meet him, arriving without Arjuna's prior knowledge. When they saw each other at Prabhasa, they embraced and asked after each other's welfare. Then the two friends, who were like the ancient rishis Nara and Narayana, sat down together in the forest. Vasudeva asked Arjuna what he had been doing and why he was visiting all the tirthas. Arjuna told him everything that had happened. Hearing the account, Krishna approved. As they wished, the two friends enjoyed themselves in Prabhasa. Then they decided to go to Mount Raivataka to stay for some time. On Krishna's instructions, men had already decorated the mountain and stored abundant food there. Accepting all that was offered, Arjuna, together with Vasudeva, watched actors and dancers perform. After giving the performers permission to leave according to the proper form, the radiant Pandava went to sleep on a well-made, divine bed. Lying on that heavenly bed, he told Krishna — the Satvata — about all the tirthas, mountains, rivers, and forests he had seen. As he spoke, sleep overcame him. He was awakened in the morning by the sweet sounds of singing, the veena (lute), chants, and blessings. After performing his morning acts, Krishna greeted him happily. They set off for Dvaraka on a golden chariot. The entire city had been decorated to honor Kunti's son; even the huts were adorned. The citizens, eager to see Arjuna, came out by the hundreds and thousands onto the road followed by kings. A great crowd of Bhojas, Vrishnis, and Andhakas assembled, and hundreds of their women came to look on. Arjuna was respectfully worshipped by all the Bhojas, Vrishnis, and Andhakas. He returned homage to those who deserved it and was welcomed by everyone. All the young men paid their respects to the brave Pandava in the proper form. Those who were his own age embraced him again and again. With Krishna, he then spent many nights in Krishna's beautiful home — a place full of jewels and every object of pleasure.