The Prem sagurCaturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Religion
The Prem sagur
Caturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Krishna (Hindu deity)
Having heard thus much of the narrative, Raja Pureechit enquired from
Shree Shookdeo Jee,--“O great king! please explain to me, how Krishnù
gave Sissoopal a third deliverance?” Shookdeo Jee replied,--Raja! once
he appeared as Hirunkusyp, and then Krishnù having descended upon the
earth as half lion, half man, released him. On the second occasion he
became Rawun, when Huri having descended as Ram, liberated him, the
present is the third occasion, and therefore the present is the third
release. Having heard this, the Raja said to the sage,--“O great king!
be pleased now to proceed with the narrative.” Shree Shookdeo Jee,
said,--Raja! when the sacrifice was finished, Raja Joodisthur bestowed
dresses on all the Rajas and their wives, and numberless gifts on
brahmins. It was the business of Raja Doorjodhun to distribute during
the sacrifice, who, in place of distributing once, distributed many
times, and thereby acquired celebrity, but was still dissatisfied.
Having narrated thus much, Shree Shookdeo Jee said to the Raja
Pureechit,--O great king! on the completion of the sacrifice, Shree
Krishnù Jee took leave of the Raja Joodisthur, accompanied by his
army and relatives, and went from Hustinapoor to the city of Dwarka.
On the arrival of Krishnù, there were festive rejoicings in every
house, and joy was diffused throughout the city.
CHAPTER LXXVI.
Raja Pureechit said,--“O great king! explain to me the reason, why
all were delighted with the royal sacrifice, and Doorjodhun alone
dissatisfied, that the perplexities of my mind may be removed.” Shree
Shookdeo Jee said,--Raja! your paternal grandfather was a man of great
wisdom, and apportioned the business of the sacrifice to each,
according to his observation of the character of each. He made Bheem
superintendent of the victualling department; he appointed Suhdeo to
look after the religious ceremonies; Nukool’s office was to bring
money; Urjoon was appointed to be in constant attendance; Shree
Krishnù Chund Jee took the duties of washing feet and clearing away
what food was left, and the trenchers, formed of leaves; to
Doorjodhun, the Raja assigned the business of distributing money; and
every one of the Rajas received each some separate work. O great king!
all did their work fairly, with exception of Raja Doorjodhun, who
practised the deceit of distributing many times in place of only
distributing once; thinking, and having determined in his mind, to
break their bank, and thereby destroy their respectability. But by the
favour of Bhugwan, their respectability was not destroyed; on the
contrary, their character was enhanced, and therefore he was
displeased, and he did not know that there were lines in his hand, so
that if he gave one rupee, four would be collected.
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