The Prem sagurCaturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Religion
The Prem sagur
Caturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Krishna (Hindu deity)
When Shree Rookmunee Jee had thus spoken, Shree Krishnù Chund Jee
directed the chariot towards Dwarka; and Rookum having returned to his
own people, and suffering great anxiety, said to them, “I started from
Koondulpore with this vow, that I would go and destroy Krishnù and
Bulram and all the descendants of Judoo, and bring Rookmunee here, my
vow has not been accomplished; and I have instead of performing it,
lost my honour; I will not survive this disgrace, but abandoning my
country and home, and family and all worldly affairs, will become a
religious ascetic, and seek death somewhere.” When Rookum had thus
spoken, one of his household said, “O great king! you are a great
hero, and very renowned, it was their good fortune to have escaped
alive from your hands, they are indebted to the strength of their fate
for this escape, otherwise, what enemy could encounter you, and escape
alive? You are possessed of great understanding; why, therefore, do
you think of pursuing such a course as you have mentioned? Sometimes
defeat occurs, and sometimes victory, but it is the attribute of the
brave and resolute not to lose confidence. Suppose your enemy has
escaped to-day, we will destroy him some other time.” When he had thus
advised him, Rookum replied, “I have been defeated by them, and my
good name is gone, and I am most heartily ashamed; may I die, if I
return to Koondulpore, but I will establish some other village.”
Having thus spoken, he peopled a city with inhabitants, to which he
conveyed his children, wife and wealth. He named it Bhojkutoo; in this
manner Rookum established a village.
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