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Srimad Bhagvata Mahapurana: Book 10: Chapter 71: Verses 14-25
He set out with His formidable army-consisting of chariots, elephants, cavalry and footmen and led by its numerous generals-filling the quarters with the tumultuous sound produced by clay tomtoms, kettle-drums, tabors, conchs and trumpets. Clad in the best attire and adorned with ornaments, sandal-paste and garlands and strongly guarded by men armed with a sword and shield, devoted consorts of the Lord (Rukmini and others) with their children followed their husband, the immortal Lord, in litters, chariots drawn by horses and gold palanquins. Then followed (the trains of) servants' wives and courtesans, all richly adorned, with portable shelters of mats, woollen blankets and clothes and other appurtenances secured on all sides on oxen, buffaloes, donkeys and mules and themselves journeying in carts or litters or on the back of camels and elephants. That huge army, full of tumultuous noises, shone during the daytime with its lofty flags, umbrellas, chowries, excellent weapons, ornaments, crowns and armours, under the rays of the sun, like the sea with its agitated waves and whales. The sage (Narada) was delighted at heart at the sight of Sri Krsna (the Bestower of Liberation). Honoured by the Lord of the Yadus and hearing His decision, the sage bowed to Him. The Lord offered him worship at the time of his departure and the sage left Dwaraka by air treasuring the Lord's Form in his heart.
Then, turning to the messenger of the imprisoned kings, Bhagavan Sri Krsna spoke to him in pleasing words: "Messenger, go and tell the kings that they should fear no more. Causing the death of Jarasandha, I shall bring them freedom soon." Thus commanded by the Lord, the messenger departed and duly conveyed His message to the kings, who, yearning for their release, eagerly looked forward to Bhagavan Sri Krsna's appearance on the spot. Passing through the lands of Anarta,Sauvira, Maru, and Kuruksetra and crossing many hills and rivers, Bhagavan Sri Krsna went past many towns, villages, cowherds, hamlets, mines and quarries. Then, crossing the Drsadvati and Saraswati rivers, He passed through the kingdoms of Pancala and Matsya and finally reached Indraprastha. Pariksit, the sight of Sri Krsna is a rare boon, king Yudhisthira was delighted to hear the news of His arrival and marched out of the city with his priests, friends and relations. Amidst the singing of auspicious songs, sounds of trumpets and other musical instruments, and loud recitation of the Vedas by Brahmanas, he went forth with great zeal to receive the Lord, just as the senses begin to function as soon as the life-breath returns. At the sight of Sri Krsna, whom he had seen after a long time, the heart of Yudhisthira overflowed with emotion and he embraced the Lord, his most beloved friend, again and again.
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