Thereupon that foremost of Purushas repaired to the abode of Vaivaswan
(Yama). Then approaching him Yama saluted Gadādhara (18). Krishna said
to him:—"Give me my preceptor’s son." Thereat there took place a
terrible encounter between them both (19). Thereupon having vanquished
the fearful son of Vivaswan, the foremost of Purusha Achyuta obtained
the child son of his preceptor (20). He then brought from Yama’s abode
his preceptor’s son lost for a long time. By the power of Krishna of
peerless energy Sāndipani’s son, dead long ago, returned in his bodily
form. Beholding this highly wonderful feat which cannot be thought of or
performed by any all the creatures were filled with surprise. Taking his
preceptor’s son, Panchajanya and diverse precious jewels, Mādhava, the
Lord of the universe, returned (21–23). Having brought all those
precious jewels through Yama’s servants the Rakshasas Vāsava’s younger
brother (Krishna) dedicated them to his preceptor (24). Having handed
over to their preceptor Sāndipani, his son, of the same age and beauty,
as before, together with all the jewels the highly intelligent Rāma and
Keshava, the foremost of all the warriors, in all the worlds, in the use
of clubs, swords and various other weapons, were pleased (25–26). Being
greatly pleased with the reconciliation with his son, who had been lost
for a long time Kashyas’s son Sāndipani honored greatly Rāma and Keshava
(27). Having acquired mastery in the use of all weapons and honored
their preceptor, those two vow-observing and heroic sons of Vasudeva
returned to Mathurā (28). Hearing of the approach of the two scions of
the Yadu race, all the Yādavas, boys and old men, headed by Ugrasena,
delightedly went out of the city to receive them (29). All the subjects,
old and young, the priests and the ministers stood before the city in
rows (30). Bugles were sounded, people began to chant the glories of
Janārddana, and all the streets were adorned with flags and garlands
(31). With Govinda’s return all the houses were filled with joy as on
the occasion of an Indra-Yajna (32). The songsters began to sing, in
high ways, songs of blessings and eulogy, highly liked by the Yadavas
(33). They made the announcement, "The two brothers, Rāma and Govinda,
celebrated all over the world, have returned to their city. Let all
fearlessly sport with their friends" (34). O king, when Govinda arrived
at Mathurā, there was none who was poorly, sorrowful or insensible (35).
The birds began to pour sweet notes, and the horses, elephants and cows
were all cheerful. And men and women attained to mental felicity (36).
Delightful winds began to blow and the ten quarters were freed from dust
and all the tutelary deities in the temples became delighted (37). What
more when Janārddana arrived at the city all the signs, that were
visible in the golden age, appeared there (38).
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