After Bhima slew the monstrous Bakasura, peace returned to Ekachakra. The Pandavas still lived in disguise, away from Duryodhana and his spies.
One evening, Veda Vyasa arrived to meet them. He praised Bhima for slaying Bakasura and protecting Ekachakra’s people.
Later, Vyasa warned them to leave soon, as their identity might be revealed if they stayed longer. He advised the Pandavas to go to Panchala, where King Drupada had arranged the swayamvara of his daughter Draupadi, born of fire, radiant and unparalleled in beauty.
Princes and warriors from Aryavarta were to gather there to seek her hand. Vyasa instructed them to travel in the disguise of Brahmanas.
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