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Krishna took the boys to Devaki and she embraced them all.
They were then taken to Devaloka.
ARJUNA AND SUBHADRA
SKANDIIA X. CHAT. 86.
Raja Parikshit enquired how Arjuna had married his grand-
mother Subhadra, the sister of Rama and Krishna.
Suka replied:
"Arjuna heard that Rama was going to give Subhadra (the cousin
of Arjuna) in marriage to Duryodhana. He disguised himself as a
Sanyasin and went to Dvaraka. The people of Dvaraka and even
Rama could not recognise him. Arjuna lived there for a year and
received due hospitality. Once Arjuna was invited by Balarama and
he was taking his food when Subhadra passed by him. They looked
at each other and felt mutual love. One day, Subhadra, with the
permission of her parents and of Sri Krishna, came out on a chariot
to worship an idol outside the fort and a strong guard accompanied
her. Arjuna availed himself of this opportunity and carried away
the girl by force. Balarama became greatly enraged. But Sri
Krishna and other friends appeased him.
SRUTADEVA AND BAHULASVA.
SKANDHA X. CHAP. 86.
Srutadeva, a Brahmana of Mithila, was much devoted to
Srikrishna. The prince of Mithila, Bahulasva, was also a favorite of
Srikrishna. To favor them, Srikrishna went with Narada and other
Rishis to Mithila. Srutadeva and Bahulasva each asked him to go to
his own house. Krishna to please them both went to the houses of both
at the same time, being unnoticed by each in respect of his going to
the other's house. Both Bahulasva and Srutadeva received Sri Krishna
and the Rishis with due respect. Sri Krishna taught Srutadeva to
respect the Brahmana Rishis as much as he respected him. After
giving proper instructions to the prince and the Brahmana for some-
time, Sri Krishna returned to Dvaraka.
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