The Prem sagurCaturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Religion
The Prem sagur
Caturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Krishna (Hindu deity)
O great king! Oodho Jee saw and praised their love, when at the same
time all the cowherdesses rose up, and brought him to their homes with
great respect and dignity. Perceiving their affection, he dined with
them; and after resting he made them all very happy by telling them
stories of Shree Krishnù. All the cowherdesses, having then performed
poojah to Oodho Jee, and placed many presents before him, said with
joined hands and the greatest humility, “Oodho Jee! go and say to
Huri, lord! formerly you were very kind to us, and used to take us by
the hand about with you; but since you have obtained power, you have
written to us about penance at the suggestion of that strumpet,
Koobja. We, poor, impure creatures, have never been initiated by a
spiritual preceptor in any mystical prayer: what knowledge can we
possibly possess; from our childhood we have loved him, and what do we
know of the customs of penance? Why has Huri not come himself to tell
us what penance to perform? This is not a subject to send a message
about. Oodho! go and explain to him, that our lives are ebbing out,
let him come and preserve them.”
O great king! when they had thus spoken, the cowherdesses were
delighted in fixing their thoughts on Huri; and Oodho, having made the
usual salutation, took leave and returned thence in his ruth to
Brindabun. He remained there for some days; and on his way back he
visited and stayed a few days at each of the places, where Shree
Krishnù Chund had been engaged in sports. At length after some days
he returned to Brindabun, and having gone to Nund and Jusodha, said
with joined hands, “Owing to your friendship, I have stayed for some
time at Bruj, and now, with your permission, will go to Muttra.” On
hearing these words, the Ranee Jusodha went into the house, and
brought forth milk, curds, butter and sweetmeats in large quantities;
and presenting them to Oodho, said, “Give these to our beloved Shree
Krishnù and Bulram, and tell our sister, Dewukee, to send them both
to us without any delay.” Having communicated this message, the wife
of Nund began to weep. Then Nund Jee said to Oodho, “What more need we
say to you? You are yourself possessed of great sense, understanding
and knowledge, and many excellent qualities; intercede for us with
Krishnù in such a way that he, taking into consideration the
sufferings of the inhabitants of Bruj, may come to us quickly, and not
forget us altogether.”
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