Shloka 24
Kṛṣṇa Visits Indraprastha; Kuntī’s Remembrance; Kālindī and Further Marriages
यदैव कृष्ण: सन्दिष्ट: पार्थानां परमाद्भुतम् । कारयामास नगरं विचित्रं विश्वकर्मणा ॥ २४ ॥
yadaiva kṛṣṇaḥ sandiṣṭaḥ pārthānāṁ paramādbutam kārayām āsa nagaraṁ vicitraṁ viśvakarmaṇā
यदैव कृष्णः सन्दिष्टः पार्थानां परमाद्भुतम्। कारयामास नगरं विचित्रं विश्वकर्मणा॥२४॥
Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī mentions that this city was constructed before the burning of the Khāṇḍava forest and hence before the Lord found His bride Kālindī.
FAQs
This verse states that Kṛṣṇa had an astonishing, marvelous city built through Viśvakarmā, showing how divine purposes are executed through empowered celestial agents.
In the narrative context, Kṛṣṇa responds to the Pāṇḍavas’ request and ensures their welfare and honor, demonstrating His protective care for His devotees and allies.
The verse highlights trust in divine arrangement: when one acts with sincere devotion and right purpose, support and resources can come through appropriate instruments and skilled helpers.