SB 1.11.16-17: On hearing that the most dear
Kṛṣṇa was approaching Dvārakādhāma, magnanimous
Vasudeva,
Akrūra,
Ugrasena,
Balarāma (the superhumanly powerful),
Pradyumna,
Cārudeṣṇa and
Sāmba the son of
Jāmbavatī, all extremely happy, abandoned resting, sitting and dining.
SB 1.11.18: They hastened toward the Lord on chariots with brāhmaṇas bearing flowers. Before them were elephants, emblems of good fortune. Conchshells and bugles were sounded, and Vedic hymns were chanted. Thus they offered their respects, which were saturated with affection.
SB 1.11.19: At the same time, many hundreds of well-known prostitutes began to proceed on various vehicles. They were all very eager to meet the Lord, and their beautiful faces were decorated with dazzling earrings, which enhanced the beauty of their foreheads.
SB 1.11.20: Expert dramatists, artists, dancers, singers, historians, genealogists and learned speakers all gave their respective contributions, being inspired by the superhuman pastimes of the Lord. Thus they proceeded on and on.
SB 1.11.21: Lord
Kṛṣṇa, the Personality of Godhead, approached them and offered due honor and respect to each and every one of the friends, relatives, citizens and all others who came to receive and welcome Him.
SB 1.11.22: The Almighty Lord greeted everyone present by bowing His head, exchanging greetings, embracing, shaking hands, looking and smiling, giving assurances and awarding benedictions, even to the lowest in rank.
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