In the court of Panchala, though King Drupada was cautious about the Pandavas returning to Hastinapur, Krishna supported the proposal and his words carried great influence in the assembly.
The Pandavas and their mother, Kunti, agreed to return because they wished to preserve unity within the Kuru dynasty.
King Drupada honoured the Pandavas and gave them wealth, ornaments, and royal gifts and then the Pandavas bid farewell and departed towards Hastinapur, along with Kunti, Draupadi, Krishna and Vidura.
When they reached Hastinapur, the citizens of Hastinapur rejoiced and praised Yudhishthira for his righteousness and remembered King Pandu with great affection.
The affection and admiration of the people towards the Pandavas deeply troubled Duryodhana and Shakuni.
They were then welcomed by the Kuru elders and the Pandavas paid respect to them.
After a while, the Pandavas were summoned to the royal court by Dhritarashtra.