The Pandavas and Draupadi waited for five years for Arjuna to return. These years were spent visiting various pilgrim sites with sage Lomasa and Dhaumya. They heard the stories about sages, kings, demons to build up their courage and patience. These were some of those stories. Agastya rishi saw some of the spirits of his ancestors hanging upside down. They said if Agastya would marry and have children then he and they would all be set free from life and death. The King of Vidarbha came for Agastya’s blessings to have a child. The sage said that he would have a daughter, who would marry Agastya. The King’s daughter, Lopamudra, grew up, married Agastya, and went to live in the forest with him. Lopamudra wanted a family, but they were too poor to look after children. She requested Agastya to earn enough wealth. Agastya began to look around for a way to earn some income.
Awaiting Arjuna’s Return
