god-like feats the son of Pandu concluded that there was nothing that was
unknown to him, nothing that he could not achieve, and nothing that he
could not bear, and Yudhishthira, the son of Pritha, having come to this
settled resolution soon sent a messenger unto that master of all beings,
conveying through him blessings and speeches such as one senior in age
might send to one that is younger. And that messenger riding in a swift
car arrived amongst the Yadavas and approached Krishna who was then
residing in Dwaravati. And Achyuta (Krishna) hearing that the son of
Pritha had become desirous of seeing him, desired to see his cousin. And
quickly passing over many regions, being drawn by his own swift horses,
Krishna arrived at Indraprastha, accompanied by Indrasena. And having
arrived at Indraprastha, Janardana approached Yudhisthira without loss of
time. And Yudhisthira received Krishna with paternal-affection, and Bhima
also received him likewise. And Janardana then went with a cheerful heart
to his father's sister (Kunti). And worshipped then with reverence by the
twins, he began to converse cheerfully with his friend Arjuna who was
overjoyed at seeing him. And after he had rested awhile in a pleasant
apartment and had been fully refreshed, Yudhishthira approached him at his
leisure and informed him all about the Rajasuya sacrifice.

"Yudhishthira said,--'I have wished to perform the Rajasuya sacrifice.
That sacrifice, however, cannot be performed by one's wishing alone to
perform it. Thou knowest, O Krishna, even thing about the means by which
it may be accomplished. He alone can achieve this sacrifice in whom
everything is possible, who is worshipped everywhere and who is the king
of kings. My friends and counsellors approaching me have said that I
should perform that sacrifice. But, O Krishna, in respect of that matter,
thy words shall be my guide. Of counsellers some from friendship do not
notice the difficulties; others from motives of self-interest say only
what is agreeable. Some again regard that which is beneficial to