The Prem sagurCaturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Religion
The Prem sagur
Caturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Krishna (Hindu deity)
Raja! Shree Krishnù Chund, after thus speaking to his brother, went
on to the field of battle, and there saw, that the demons had, in
every direction, committed great slaughter on the descendants of
Judoo, who were carrying on the contest in very great confusion,
whilst Huri was standing there, and reflecting thoughtfully on this
state of affairs, Buldeo Jee also arrived; at that time Shree Krishnù
said to Bulram, “Brother! go and protect the city and the inhabitants,
I will come after I have destroyed these demons.” Having received
Krishnù’s order, Buldeo Jee went into the city, and Huri to the field
of battle, where Purdiyomun was contending with Salub. The shell was
sounded on the arrival of the lord of the Judoos, when all knew that
Shree Krishnù Chund had come.
O great king! when Krishnù went upon the field of battle, Salub flew
off with his chariot to the sky, and began to pour down arrows of fire
from thence like rain. Then Shree Krishnù Chund Jee counted sixteen
arrows, and discharged them with such force, that Salub’s chariot and
driver were utterly destroyed, and he fell reeling down; recovering
himself after his fall, Salub’s struck Huri on the left arm with an
arrow, and called out, “Ho Krishnù! I wish to make trial of your
strength, and fight with you; you have by fraud or force killed
Sunkhasoor, Bhomasoor, Sissoopal and other very powerful men: but it
will be a difficult matter for you to escape now from my hands; you
have now to deal with me, lay aside deceit and begin the contest; the
powerful Banasoor and Bhomasoor are expecting you, Huri, I will send
you where you will not be able to come back from; if you run away, you
will not gain greatness.” When Krishnù, in reply to this speech, had
said, “O stupid, proud, cowardly fool! Chutrees and firm, resolute,
brave men do not begin with talking in a high sounding strain to any
one;” the demon rushed upon Huri, and aimed a very furious blow with a
club at him, which Krishnù easily warded off; then Shree Krishnù
Chund Jee struck him with a club; and on receiving the blow, he
remained senseless for two hours under the protection of his delusive
power; he afterwards assumed a disguise, and coming into the presence
of Krishnù said, “Your mother, Dewukee, who is in a state of great
agitation, has sent me here: your enemy Salub has seized and carried
off Basoodeo.”
O great king! the demon having thus spoken, went thence; and having
made an illusory Basoodeo, brought it bound into the presence of Shree
Krishnù and said, “Behold! Krishnù, I have brought your father
bound, and I will now cut off his head, and destroy all the
descendants of Judoo, and fill the sea with them, afterwards I will
kill you and hold universal dominion.”
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