The dog still followed Yudhishthira. The lesson enforced by the poet in thisepisode of the dog is that dharma is the only constant companion in life's journey.

It was dharma who, in the shape of the dog,followed Yudhishthira up the weari some mountain path, when his brothers and wife had gone leaving him alone.

Finally, when he -reached a great height, Indra appeared in his chariot.

"Your brothers and Draupadi have arrived before you. You have lagged behind, burdened with your body. Ascend my chariot and go with me in the flesh. I have come to take you," said Indra. But when Yudhishthira went up to take his seat in Indra's chariot, the dog also climbed up.

"No, no," said Indra. "There is no place for dogs in swarga," and pushed the dog away.