The Prem sagurCaturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Religion
The Prem sagur
Caturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Krishna (Hindu deity)
Nund Jee was much grieved at these words, and replied, with downcast
looks, “It is true Krishnù gave me these dresses and jewels; but I
know not who brought them here. How shall I mention what Krishnù said
to me? You will also be grieved, when you hear his words. He returned
to me after having killed Kuns, and made use of most unkind
expressions. They have become the sons of Basoodeo; and have gone away
from us, after having completely gained our affections. When I was
astonished at what they said, they talked of remuneration to us for
bringing them up. Do not call Huri, Nund’s son; look upon and worship
him as a deity. I thought, that he was Narayun from the very first;
but being under the power of delusion, regarded him as a son.”
O great king! when Nund Rae Jee had repeated truly all Shree Krishnù
had said to him, Jusodha, being under the influence of delusion, at
one time looked upon Krishnù as her son, and was sorrowful and
disturbed in mind, and shed tears. At another time, recovering her
reason, she regarded him as a deity; and meditating upon him, and
celebrating with songs his excellent attributes, she dissipated the
grief of her mind. And in this manner all the inhabitants of Bruj,
both men and women, being deeply imbued with love for Huri, held
various discourses regarding him, which I have not power to describe.
For which reason, I will mention the sports of Muttra; listen
attentively. When Huldhur and Gobind came to Basoodeo and Dewukee,
after having permitted Nund Rae to depart, they were delighted at
seeing them, and forgot all their former griefs, as a devotee is
delighted on obtaining the fruit of the penance which he has
performed. Basoodeo Jee first addressed Dewukee, saying, “Krishnù and
Buldeo have dwelt amongst strangers, and have ate and drank with them;
and are not acquainted with the customs of their own caste. It is
right, therefore, that we should send for, and consult the family
priest, and act by his advice.” Dewukee assented. Basoodeo Jee then
sent for Gurg, the sage, who was the family priest; and on his
arrival, after having explained all the perplexities of his mind,
enquired, “O great king! kindly inform us, what we ought to do.” Gurg,
the sage, replied, “First of all send an invitation to all their
brethren of the same caste; and afterwards admit Bulram and Krishnù
to the caste, and present them with Brahminical threads.”
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