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Question – 63
When did Krishna reach
Hastinapura for the peace mission? How was he received?
Answer:
Krishna, who
started from Upaplavya on the day of Revati in the month of Kartika did not
reach Hastinapura on the same day. He halted at Vrikasthala for the night. Meanwhile,
on hearing about Krishna’s travel to Hastinapura, Dhritarashtra held a discussion
with Vidura and others about how to receive him. He wanted to give Krishna
lavish presents.
Vidura accused Dhritarashtra
of making this offer to lure Krishna to his side with an intention to separate
Krishna from the Pandava-s but asserted that Krishna would not leave the
Pandava-s. Vidura also said that it was enough he offered just five villages to
the Pandava-s. Duryodhana was not at all pleased with the discussion and
declared that he would not part with any land. He even said that he would
imprison Krishna on his arrival. This talk of Duryodhana made Bhishma leave the
court hall angrily.
The next morning
Krishna continued his travel and reached Hastinapura by the afternoon. He was
greeted by the people and the king as well. He went with Vidura to stay in his house
and then went to meet Kunti. He consoled Kunti grieving over the misery befallen
on her sons and Draupadi. From there, Krishna went to the mansion of Duryodhana
on that afternoon. It was the day of Ashwini in the month of Kartika.
