The Prem sagurCaturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Religion
The Prem sagur
Caturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Krishna (Hindu deity)
All the Judoos exclaimed, “O great king! you have spoken truly: this
thought had occurred to us also, because Akroor’s father’s name is
Soophulluk, and he too is a very holy, truth-loving and just man.
Where he dwells, there distress, poverty and famine have no existence;
but rain falls frequently, in consequence of which, the seasons are
prosperous and abundant. At one time, there was a terrible famine in
the city of Kasi, when the Raja thereof sent for Soophulluk. O great
king! on the arrival of Soophulluk, rain fell copiously, and as much
as was desired; and there was a plenteous season, and an end to all
their misery. After this, the Raja of Kasi gave his daughter in
marriage to Soophulluk, who dwelt there happily. This Raja’s
daughter’s name was Gadinka, whose son Akroor is.” They went on to
say, “O great king! we were aware of this before, and will now do
whatever you order.”
Shree Krishnù Chund replied, “Behave with the greatest respect to
Akroor Jee, and bring him back here, wherever you may find him.”
On receiving this injunction, the Judoos went forth in a body to
search for Akroor; and pursuing their search, arrived at the city of
Baransee, (Benares). Having had a meeting with Akroor Jee, and
presented gifts, they stood before him with joined hands, and bending
their heads forward said, “Return home, O lord! Bulram and Krishnù
have sent for you: the inhabitants of the city have been troubled
during your absence. Where you are, there happiness dwells, and where
you are not, calamity and distress take up their abode. A grievous
famine has fallen upon the city, although Shree Gopal (Krishnù) dwelt
there. The husband of Luchmee (Vishnù) is subservient to holy men;
from them, all mortals derive wealth and happiness.”
O great king! on hearing these words, Akroor Jee rose up to depart in
great agitation; and arrived, after some days, at Dwarka, accompanied
by his relations, Krutbruma, and the members of the family of Judoo,
with music playing during the journey.
Having received news of his arrival, and going out to meet him, Shree
Krishnù and Bulram escorted him to the city with the greatest dignity
and honour. O Raja! rain fell on the entrance of Akroor Jee into the
city, and there was abundance. All the distress and want that had been
raging, disappeared. Akroor was greatly exalted; and the inhabitants
of Dwarka began to rejoice and indulge in festivities.
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