The Prem sagurCaturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Religion
The Prem sagur
Caturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Krishna (Hindu deity)
O great king! when that sweet dispositioned girl, the abode of beauty,
carrying a garland, and blushing, came, in the course of her circling,
opposite Sumboo, she laid aside all reserve and bashfulness; and
seizing him fearlessly by the hand, and seating him in her chariot,
proceeded homewards. All the Rajas looked on in silent surprise, and
Kurun, Dron, Sulup, Bhoorisurwa, Doorjodhun and the other Kouruvùs
did not at that time say a word; afterwards, being very angry, they
began to say to each other, “See what he has done, spoiling all our
pleasure, and making a happy occasion disagreeable!” Kurun said, “It
is the constant practice of the descendants of Judoo to do acts of
violence on occasions of pleasure, and rejoicing.” Suti said, “They
are men of low caste, who have lately been exalted; since they
obtained sovereignty, they have become insolent and domineering.” On
hearing these words, all the Kouruvùs in great wrath, and seizing
their arms, rushed forth, saying, “Let us see what mighty man will
take way the girl from before us,” and they went and surrounded Sumboo
on the road. Warlike weapons were brought into play on both sides,
when at length the battle had lasted some time, and Sumboo’s
charioteer had been killed, and he himself had descended from his
chariot, they surrounded and carried him away bound, making him stand
up in the middle of the assembly, they enquired, “Where is thy mighty
power now gone?” He was ashamed at hearing this; at this time, Narud
Jee having come, said to Doorjodhun and all the Kouruvùs, “This is
Shree Krishnù’s son, by name Sumboo, do not say any thing to him,
whatever was to happen, has happened, Shree Krishnù and Bulram will
come here with an army, prepared for battle, immediately they receive
intelligence of him, whatever you have to say to him or hear from him,
say and hear it; it is not at all becoming to taunt a child, whatever
act his boyish understanding may have done.”
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