Vaishampayana said: O descendant of Bharata, when all those princes were seated at rest, he related to them the conversation that he had with Krishna.

Hearing the words of Kotikasya, the Sauvira hero said to Shaivya, "Hearing her words my mind has been inclined towards her. Why have you come unsuccessful from that best of females; having once seen this lady other women appear to me as so many monkeys. O mighty-armed heroes, I tell you the truth. From the very moment I saw her my mind has been entirely captivated by her. Tell me, O Shaivya, if that excellent lady is a human being."

Kotika said : She is the illustrious princes, Krishna Draupadi. She is recognised queen of the five sons of Pandu and chaste damsel is highly regarded and loved by all the Parthas. Taking her with you, O Sauvira, proceed towards Sauvira.

Vaishampayana said: Being thus addressed the evil-minded Jayadratha, the king of Sindhu, Sauvira and other countries said: "I wish to see Draupadi.”

Like a wolf entering the den of lion, he with six followers entered the holy hermitage and said to Krishna: "Are you well, O excellent lady? Are your husbands well? Are they all well whose prosperity you seek?"

Draupadi said : It is all well with your kingdom, countries, treasury and army? Are you, as sole ruler, governing justly the prosperous countries of Sauvira, Shibi, Sindhu and others, that you have brought under your sway?

Kunti's son Yudhishthira, of the Kuru race, his brother, myself and all of whom you have enquired are well? O prince, accept this water to wash your feet and seat. I offer you fifty animals for the breakfast of your followers.

Jayadratha said: "All well with me; by offering us breakfast you have already done it. Come ride my chariot and be completely happy. It does not behoove you to regard the wretched sons of Pritha who are living in the forest, whose prowess has been spoiled, whose kingdom has been taken away and whose prosperity is gone. A woman of your good sense does not devote herself to a poor husband. She should follow her husband in prosperity and relinquish him when he is in adversity.

The sons of Pandu have forever fallen from their high dignity and have lost their kingdom? You should not therefore, out of regard, participate in their miseries.

O you of beautiful hips, renouncing them, be happy by becoming my wife and share with me the kingdoms of Sindhu and Sauvira."

Being thus addressed by the king of Sindhu with those heart-rending words, Krishna went away from that place with a frowning face.

Disregarding his words and remonstrating with him that youthful Krishna said to the king of Saindhava, “Do not speak this again. Are you not ashamed?”

Then expecting the return of her husbands that lady of irreproachable character, began to beguile him completely with intricate words.