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## Chapter Forty-Five
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Having lost all hope and become confused, Draupadi remained in a state of despair, her eyes constantly filled with tears. She abandoned all pleasures and sustenance, her gaze fixed on the path her husband had taken. ||28||
The five Pandavas were bewildered and deeply distressed when Draupadi suddenly disappeared. They were at a loss as to what to do. ||29||
Despairing, they went to Krishna and informed him of the situation. Hearing this, Krishna, along with the Yadavas, was filled with sorrow. He immediately ordered the news to be spread throughout the entire Bharat Kshetra. ||30||
When no trace of Draupadi was found in Bharat Kshetra, they concluded that some petty-minded person had abducted her and taken her to another region. The Yadavas, with unwavering determination, set out to find her. ||31||
One day, while Krishna was seated in the assembly hall, Narada arrived. The Yadavas welcomed him with great respect. Narada, with a cheerful countenance, revealed the news: "I have seen Draupadi in the Amarakankapura of the Dhataki Khanda island, in the house of King Padma. Her body is dark and frail, her eyes constantly overflowing with tears. The women of King Padma's inner palace are diligently attending to her." ||32-34||
"Her only solace is her adherence to her vows, and she sighs deeply. Why is she staying in the house of an enemy, when you, her brothers, are alive?" ||35||
Upon receiving this news of Draupadi, Krishna and the others were overjoyed. They praised Narada, who had brought them both good and bad news. ||36||
"Where will that wicked man go after abducting Draupadi? I will send that evil-minded, death-desiring wretch to Yama's abode." ||37||
Thus, expressing his hatred for the enemy, Krishna resolved to bring Draupadi back. He boarded his chariot and set off towards the southern coast. ||38||
Reaching there, he, along with the Pandavas, worshipped the Lord of the Salt Ocean, who was steadfast in his vows, with the desire to obtain the Dhataki Khanda island. ||39||
The Lord of the Salt Ocean, accompanied by six chariots, took Krishna and the five Pandavas towards the ocean, carrying the weight of the Dhataki Khanda island. ||40||