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## Chapter Thirty-Three
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Seeing Rukmini, who was adorned like a goddess, Satyabhāma thought, "This is a goddess," and offered her a garland of flowers. Falling at her feet, she prayed for her own good fortune and the misfortune of her rival, who was stained with the poison of jealousy. || 13-14 ||
In the meantime, Hari, with a playful smile, said to Satyabhāma, "Ah! This is an unprecedented meeting of two sisters, full of virtue." || 15 ||
Hearing this, Satyabhāma, who knew the truth and was full of anger, said, "What is it to you, O Hari? What do you want from this meeting of ours?" || 16 ||
Then, accepting Krishna's words, Rukmini bowed to Satyabhāma with humility. It is said that humility is innate in those born of noble lineage. || 17 ||
After spending a long time in the garden, adorned with arbors, Krishna, accompanied by the two queens, returned to his palace. || 18 ||
As many days passed like one for Krishna, who was immersed in the ocean of happiness and adorned with valor, one day, Duryodhana, the king of Hastinapur, sent his messenger to Krishna with great affection. Driven by his love for wealth, the king of Hastinapur said, "Whoever is born first among your queens, Rukmini and Satyabhāma, if a daughter is born to me, she will marry that son." || 19-21 ||
Hearing the messenger's words, Krishna was delighted and honored him before sending him away. The messenger then reported the success of his mission to his master. || 22 ||
Upon hearing this news, Satyabhāma sent her messengers to Rukmini. They fell at Rukmini's feet and said, "O mistress! Our mistress, Satyabhāma, has some excellent words for you. O virtuous one! Like an ornament, hold these praiseworthy words in your ears - listen to them. The words are these: 'It is decided that whoever's son is born first among us two, he will marry Duryodhana's promising daughter. At the time of that marriage, whoever's son..."