This chapter relates how Lord Krishna followed Uddhava's advice and went to Indraprastha, where the Pandavas celebrated His arrival with great festivity.

Wise Uddhava, knowing Lord Krishna's inner desire, advised the Lord as follows: "By conquering all directions and then performing the Rajasuya sacrifice, King Yudhishthira will fulfill all his purposes -- defeating Jarasandha, protecting those who have taken shelter of You, and executing the Rajasuya-yajna. Thus the Yadavas' powerful enemy will be destroyed and the imprisoned kings freed, and both deeds will glorify You.

"King Jarasandha can be killed only by Bhima, and since Jarasandha is very devoted to the brahmanas, Bhima should disguise himself as a brahmana, go to Jarasandha and beg a fight from him. Then, in Your presence, Bhima will defeat the demon."

Narada Muni, the Yadava elders and Lord Krishna praised Uddhava's plan, and Lord Krishna proceeded to mount His chariot and head for Indraprastha, followed by His devoted queens. Soon Lord Krishna arrived in that city. Hearing of the Lord's arrival, King Yudhishthira immediately came out of the city to greet Him. Yudhishthira repeatedly embraced Lord Krishna, losing external consciousness in his ecstasy. Then Bhimasena, Arjuna, Nakula, Sahadeva and others each embraced or bowed down to Him, as was appropriate.

After Lord Krishna had properly greeted everyone, He entered the city as a fanfare of many musical instruments played and reverential hymns were chanted. The women of the city scattered flowers down from the rooftops, remarking on the extreme good fortune of the Lord's queens.

Sri Krishna entered the royal palace and offered respects to Queen Kuntidevi, who embraced her nephew, and Draupadi and Subhadra offered obeisances to the Lord. Kuntidevi then requested Draupadi to worship Lord Krishna's wives.

The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krishna, gratified King Yudhishthira by remaining there for some months. During this stay He enjoyed strolling here and there. He would drive on chariots with Arjuna, followed by many warriors and soldiers.