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In the Harivamsha Purana, Arjuna, with a strong fist, struck the chest of the powerful Vidyadhara, causing his wife, Kusumavali, to beg for her husband's release. Arjuna, having freed her, bowed to her and proceeded towards the southern range of the Vijayadha mountain. ||13||
Following this, the valiant heroes, in due course, reached the city of Meghadala, ruled by King Singha. King Singha's wife was named Kanakamekhala, and they had a beautiful daughter named Kanakavarta. In the same city, there was another beautiful daughter named Charulakshmi, born to the merchant Megha and his wife Alka. ||14-15||
Following the instructions of the wise, Bhima, the bearer of mighty shoulders, went to seek alms and obtained both these daughters. What is difficult for the virtuous? ||16||
These noble men, blessed with a gentle nature, rested there for a few days. Then, they continued their journey and reached the country of Kaushala. ||17||
After staying there for a few months in comfort, they reached the Ramgiri mountain, previously served by Rama and Lakshmana. ||18||
On this mountain, built by Ramachandra, stood hundreds of Jina temples, shining like the moon and the sun. ||19||
Every day, people from various lands came to worship the Jina images. The Pandavas also paid their respects to these images with great devotion. ||20||
Just as Ramachandra had played with Sita, Arjuna, along with Draupadi, engaged in various games in the beautiful gardens of that mountain. ||21||
These fortunate Pandavas, who had never known the separation of happiness, roamed freely and engaged in virtuous deeds, spent eleven years on that mountain. ||22||
From there, they went to Viratnagar, where King Virat resided. King Virat's wife was named Sudarshana. ||23||
The Pandavas, along with the wise Draupadi, concealed their identities and lived in Viratnagar, honored by King Virat. ||24||
Thus, the Pandavas, free from distractions, spent their time happily in Viratnagar, enjoying themselves. ||25||
Now, the next event related to them is described.