The Prem sagurCaturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Religion
The Prem sagur
Caturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Krishna (Hindu deity)
Having recited thus much of the history, Shree Shookdeo Jee
said,--Raja! in this manner Kalindee was married; I will now mention,
how Huri brought away and married Mittrabinda; listen with attention.
Mittrabinda was the daughter of Rajdhewee, the aunt of Krishnù and
Soorsen’s daughter. When she was marriageable, she selected a husband
for herself. Rajas from all countries were collected together on the
occasion, possessed of many eminent mental qualities, very handsome,
intelligent, powerful, courageous, brave and resolute, and dressed and
decked out, so as each to rival the other. Having received
intelligence of this event, Shree Krishnù Chund Jee went, accompanied
by Urjoon, and stood amongst the rest of the party, assembled on the
occasion. The girl was delighted at seeing Krishnù; throwing a
garland on his neck, she remained gazing on his countenance.
O great king! all the Rajas were ashamed, and displeased on observing
this proceeding; and Doorjodhun went to her brother, Mittrasen, and
said “Brother! Huri is your uncle’s son, with whom your sister has
fallen in love. This is contrary to the custom of the world, and the
world will laugh at such behaviour; go and advise your sister not to
marry Krishnù, otherwise the whole crowd of Rajas will laugh.” Upon
this Mittrasen went and advised his sister against the marriage.
O great king! when Mittrabinda, listening to the advice of her
brother, withdrew and stood apart at some distance from Krishnù,
Urjoon leaning forward whispered in his ear, “O great king! what are
you hesitating about? the business is a failure; carry into execution
immediately, and without delay, any plan you may have formed.” When
Urjoon had thus spoken, Shree Krishnù Jee instantly seized
Mittrabinda’s hand in the midst of the assembled party; and, carrying
her off, placed her on his chariot, and drove off in sight of them
all. The Rajas seized their arms, and mounting their horses, and
circling round to the front of Krishnù, stood in battle order. And
the people in the city laughing, and clapping their hands together,
played upon musical instruments; and pouring forth abuse, began to
say, “Krishnù has come to marry his father’s sister’s daughter; a
notable act no doubt, which will make him very famous.”
Shree Shookdeo Jee, having narrated thus much of the history, said,--O
great king! when Shree Krishnù Chund saw that he was surrounded on
all sides by the army of demons, and could not avoid fighting, he drew
forth several arrows from his quiver; and bending his bow, discharged
them in such a manner, that the whole army of demons was scattered and
dispersed in every direction, and Krishnù arrived safely at Dwarka,
and free from all alarm.
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