Disappearance of Krishna

Chapter 31

The denizens of heaven, along with various illustrious personalities, arrived to offer their final respects to the Lord. Then, by Krishna’s mystic potency, He re-entered His eternal abode.

In Dwaraka, Daruka, with tears in his eyes, relayed the heart-breaking news. Feeling the acute emotions of separation, many became unconscious, while Krishna’s parents left their bodies on the spot. Arjuna remembered the jewel-like instructions that Krishna imparted to him, and later performed the final rites for the members of the Yadu dynasty. During this time, the ocean devoured the land of Dwaraka-puri, and only the Lord’s personal residence remained intact.

Arjuna transported the Dwaraka residents to Indraprastha, where Vajranabha was installed upon the throne. The remaining Pandavas, headed by Maharaja Yuddhistira, installed Maharaja Pariksit upon the throne and prepared to leave the world.