How could the mighty Yadava dynasty, protected by the presence of Lord Krishna, eventually destroy itself? The answer lies in one of the most haunting stories connected with the end of the Mahabharata era. After the Kurukshetra war, Krishna visited Gandhari to offer comfort after the destruction of her sons and the Kuru dynasty. But Gandhari held Krishna responsible for allowing the terrible war to happen. In her grief and anger, she cursed him, saying that his own clan would one day face destruction. Years later, a seemingly foolish prank involving a disguised Yadava youth and Rishi Durvasa triggered another terrible curse. What followed would eventually lead to the destruction of the Yadavas themselves.
