The Prem sagurCaturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Religion
The Prem sagur
Caturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Krishna (Hindu deity)
On hearing these words, O great king! when Shree Krishnù Chund, the
sea of favour, looked upon them; Suhdeo immediately took them away;
and, having had their handcuffs, leg-irons and the rings with which
their fetters were fastened, cut off, causing them to be shaved and
bathed, and washed, entertaining them with all sorts of delicacies,
giving them clothes and ornaments, and furnishing them with arms,
brought them again into Huri’s presence; at that time Shree Krishnù
Chund Jee appeared to them in a form with four arms, and holding a
shell, quoit, club and lotus. On beholding the form Krishnù had
assumed, the Rajas joining their hands said, “Lord! you liberate
mortals from the difficult bonds of the world; what difficulty was
there to you to release us from the imprisonment of Joorasindhoo? As
you have compassionately released us from this severe confinement,
release us also from this well in the form of a dwelling, free us from
desire, anger, avarice and inordinate affection, in order that we may
sit down in retirement and meditate on you, and cross over the sea of
the world.”
Shree Shookdeo Jee said, Raja! when all the Rajas had spoken these
words, so full of knowledge and devotion, Shree Krishnù Chund Jee was
delighted and said, “They who worship me with sincerity of mind, shall
certainly obtain deliverance and salvation; bondage and release are
trials of the mind, to him whose mind is firm; the house and forest
are alike; have no other anxiety in your minds, than living happily at
your homes; carry on a well regulated government, protect the subject;
attend upon the cow and brahmin; do not speak falsely; avoid lust,
anger, avarice and pride; worship Huri with sentiments of religion,
and you will certainly obtain eternal happiness; whoever, coming into
the world, has indulged in pride, has not lived long; behold! how many
pride has brought to destruction. His strength destroyed Pursooram,
celebrated as being very powerful, and having a thousand arms. Raja
Bynoo became Rawun, and was ruined by his pride. Bhomasoor and
Banasoor, and Kuns were all exterminated through pride. Let no one be
intoxicated with prosperity, or indulge in pride; he who shuns pride
may live without fear.”
Having thus spoken, Shree Krishnù Chund said to all the Rajas, “Go
now to your homes, have meetings with you relations, arrange the
affairs of your kingdoms and settle yourselves upon your thrones, and
come quickly, about the time of my own arrival, to Hustinapoor, to the
Raja Joodisthur’s, to assist at the royal sacrifice.”
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
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