The Prem sagurCaturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Religion
The Prem sagur
Caturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Krishna (Hindu deity)
Having narrated thus much of the history, Shree Shookdeo Jee said to
the Raja Pureechit,--O great king! after some years, a son was born to
Purdiyomun, the son of Shree Krishnù Chund, the root of joy. On that
occasion, Shree Krishnù Jee sent for astrologers; and, having had
seats placed for all his relations, gave a festive entertainment, and
made preparations for giving a name to the child in the manner
prescribed by the Shastrus. The astrologers, consulting their
almanacs, and having fixed upon the year, month, half-month, solar and
lunar day, the hour, the rising of the sign and the twenty-seventh
division of the zodiack, gave the child the name of Unroodrù. On that
occasion, when Purdiyomun had a son, Krishnù was so overjoyed, that
his body could not contain him; and he could not be surfeited with
giving presents and gifts to the brahmins.
O great king! having received intelligence of the birth of Krishnù’s
grandson, Rookum wrote a letter to his sister and her husband in terms
of great affection, proposing a marriage between the grandson and his
grand-daughter, and mentioning that the match would afford him great
delight. And afterwards, he sent for a brahmin; and, giving him a red
mixture for the forehead, unbroken rice, a rupee and a cocoanut
explained to him and said, “Go to Dwarka, and making many
supplications, in my name, give the nuptial presents to Unroodrù,
Krishnù’s grandson, and my daughter’s son.” On receiving this order
the brahmin, taking with him the nuptial gifts and presents, proceeded
on his journey, and arrived at Shree Krishnù Chund’s house at Dwarka.
On seeing him, Krishnù, treating him with the greatest respect and
honour, enquired, “What, O divinity! is the occasion of your coming
here?” The brahmin replied, “O great king! I have been sent by Raja
Bheekmuk’s son, Rookum; and have brought the nuptial gifts and
presents for an alliance between his grand-daughter, and your
grandson.”
On hearing this message, Shree Krishnù Jee sent for ten of his
relations; and, having received the nuptial presents, and given many
gifts to the brahmin, allowed him to take leave; and went to his
brother, Bulram, to make arrangements for the journey. Afterwards, the
two brothers started thence, and went to the Raja Bheekmuk; and,
having informed him of what had been proposed, took leave. Having come
forth, they began to make all necessary arrangements, and collect all
things necessary for the marriage procession; when, after some days,
these arrangements were completed, and every thing was ready, Krishnù
went in great pomp and splendour, with the marriage procession, from
Dwarka to the city of Bhojkut. At that time, Shree Rookmunee Jee sat
upon a glittering ruth with her son and grandson, and Shree Krishnù
and Bulram were seated upon another ruth. At length after some days
Krishnù arrived at Dwarka with them all.
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