16. Mausala Parva
The Book of the Clubs
After the peaceful passing of the elders, ominous signs begin to appear in Dwaraka, fulfilling Gandhari's curse that Krishna's clan would be destroyed. The parva covers the iron bolt prophecy, the Yadava pilgrimage to Prabhasa, the fratricidal conflict that destroys the Yadava clan, Balarama's departure and merging with Ananta Shesha, Krishna's death at the hands of hunter Jara, the submersion of Dwaraka, and Arjuna's arrival and decline of powers.
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16.1 Omens and Portents
Ominous portents appear in Dwaraka, fulfilling Gandhari's curse on Krishna
16.2 The Iron Bolt Prophecy
Samba mocks visiting sages, who curse that an iron bolt will destroy the Yadavas
16.3 Pilgrimage to Prabhasa
The Yadavas embark on a pilgrimage to Prabhasa, seeking to avert the impending doom
16.4 The Fratricidal Conflict
Intoxicated Yadavas quarrel and kill each other with clubs, destroying their clan
16.5 Balarama's Departure
Balarama witnesses the carnage and departs, merging with his original form Ananta Shesha
16.6 Krishna's Death
Krishna is shot by hunter Jara, fulfilling Gandhari's curse and departing from the world
16.7 Submersion and Transition
Dwaraka is submerged by the ocean, and Arjuna arrives to find his powers waning