The Prem sagurCaturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Religion
The Prem sagur
Caturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Krishna (Hindu deity)
On hearing these words Oodho Jee read the letter of Shree Krishnù and
Bulram to Nund and Jusodha, and said, “Who can explain the greatness
of those, in whose house Bhugwan has been born, and whom he has made
happy by his sports? You are most fortunate, because how can the
immortal Vishnù, the lord of Shivù and Bruhmù, who has neither
mother, nor father, nor brother nor relations, whom you look upon as
your own son, and constantly fix your thoughts and meditate upon,
remain separated from you? Huri is constantly near those who love him;
having assumed mortal shape for the sake of men, he has neither
friends nor enemies, whether of high or low estate. Whoever offers
adoration and worship to Huri, will be united to him, and become a
follower of his. As the large black bee carries off another insect,
and moulds it to its own form, and as it remains enclosed in the
flower of the lotus, and does not leave it and fly away, although
other bees buzz over it during the whole night: in like manner Huri
fashions after his own model, and never abandons those who love him,
and meditate upon him.” Oodho added, “Do not any longer regard Huri as
your son, but reverence him as the deity. Krishnù, the lord, who
knows the secrets of the heart, and befriends his worshippers, will
appear and come to you, and accomplish all your desires: be not at all
anxious in your minds.”
O great king! when in conversation of this kind the whole night, with
exception of about an hour, was spent, Oodho Jee said to Nund Rae, “O
great king! it is now time for churning: with your permission, I will
go and bathe in the Jumna.” Nund, the chief, gave his assent; he
remained seated where he was, engaged in thought and reflection, and
Oodho Jee went in his ruth to the banks of the Jumna. Having taken off
his clothes, and purified himself, he approached the water, and
placing dust on his head, and joining his hands, singing the praises
of the Jumna, sipping water in the palm of his hand, he went into the
river; and having bathed, and performed his ablutions, and completed
his meditations, adorations and libations, began to count his beads.
At the same time, all the women of Bruj rose, and having swept and
besmeared with mud and cow-dung, the inside of their houses, and
having burnt perfumes and lighted lamps, began to churn. The sound of
the churning was like thunder, and like the sound produced by anklets
and ornaments for the toes. The beautiful women of Bruj, having
churned took away the butter, and finished their household work, went
all together for water.
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