1. After hearing about Krishna’s death, The Pandavas lost interest in the world. Yudhisthira and the Pandavas decided to go to heaven. They along with Draupadi, once again they donned deer skin and tree bark. Parikshita was appointed the king. Kripa was his guru and Yuyutsu the regent.After taking leave of them and all the people of Hastinapura, the Pandavas and Draupadi started their journey.
2. First they went to Dwarka and saw it immersed in the sea. Their Agni came and said to Arjuna, "Your Gandhiva and the quivers have served their purpose. I have obtained these from lord Varuna. Now these should be returned to him." Arjuna worshiped his Gandhiva and quivers and returned then to Agni.
3. The Pandavas reached Himvana. On the way Draupadi, Sahdeva, Nakula, Arjuna and Bhima dropped dead on by one. Only one dog, who had been with them remained. When Yudhisthira reached the peak. Indra came to take him to the heavens. Yudhisthira had been granted the privilege of going to the world of gods in his human form. So great was his righteousness.
4. The dog changed into a divine form. He was Dharma, the father of Yudhisthira. In the grand hall of the heavens Yudhisthira saw, Krishna surrounded by all gods. Karna was sitting among the Adityas, Bhishma among the Vasus and his ancestors and heroes and warriors who had died in the war were there. A surprising presence there was that of Duryodhana.
5. Narada explained to Yudhisthira that Duryodhana never showed cowardice, he had been a just and good king, he died a brave’s death that too in the holy place. Samantpanchaka. He gained entry to the heavens for these reasons.
6. Yudhisthira had told only one lie in his otherwise sinless life. For that he was made to come to the heavens by a way coming from the side of the hell. All his brothers and others had to spend a few hours in hell for their sins.
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