A Radiant and Mysterious Brahmana Approaches Krishna and Arjuna
Separated from the reveling party, Krishna and Arjuna sit together, sharing stories of their past adventures. Their intimate reminiscence is interrupted by the approach of a Brahmana of astonishing and radiant presence.
While the main party reveled, the two Krishnas — Arjuna, descendant of Kuru, and Krishna, descendant of Dasharha — withdrew to a beautiful spot not far away. There, the two great-souled conquerors of cities seated themselves on expensive couches and began to amuse themselves, recounting to each other the many deeds of valour and love they had performed in earlier days.
As Vasudeva and Dhananjaya sat happily together, their camaraderie shining like that of the twin Ashvins in heaven, a figure approached.
He was a Brahmana, tall as a shala tree. His complexion was the colour of heated gold, and he blazed with an inner energy that made him radiant as the young sun. His beard was reddish-brown, his limbs perfectly proportioned. His hair was matted, his attire dark, and his eyes were wide like lotus leaves.
Seeing this supreme being approach, the two Krishnas — Arjuna and Vasudeva — did not hesitate. They quickly rose from their seats to receive him.