The Prem sagurCaturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Religion
The Prem sagur
Caturbhujamisra, active 17th century
Krishna (Hindu deity)
It is not possible to describe the subsequent scene, when Nund Rae Jee
and the cowherdesses, and the cowherds and their children were about
to take leave of Basoodeo. The descendants of Judoo, on the one hand,
made all kinds of affectionate speeches; and the inhabitants of Bruj,
on the other hand, did so likewise; this happy scene must have been
witnessed to be understood, I cannot attempt to describe it. At
length, Basoodeo and Shree Krishnù, and Bulram, having entered into
explanations with Nund Rae Jee and the rest of the party, and made
them understand, and having arrayed them in honorary dresses, and
bestowed great wealth upon them, allowed them to take leave.
Having recited thus much of the narrative, Shree Shookdeo Jee said,--O
great king! when Shree Krishnù Chund and Bulram Jee returned to the
city of Dwarka with the rest of the party, after having bathed during
the festival, and offered sacrifice, there were rejoicings and
festivities in every house.
CHAPTER LXXXV.
Shree Shookdeo Jee said,--O great king! one day in the city of
Dwarka, when Shree Krishnù Chund and Bulram went to Basoodeo Jee, he,
on seeing the two brothers, rose and stood up, reflecting in his mind,
“That at Koorchetrù, Narud Jee had said, ‘That Shree Krishnù Chund
is the creator of the world;’” and joining his hands Basoodeo said, “O
lord! unseen, invisible and imperishable! Luchmee has become your
handmaid, and constantly attends upon you; you are the god of all the
gods; no one understands your nature; your splendour, is in the moon,
the sun, the earth and the sky; you shine in every place; your
delusive power is very mighty; it has led astray the whole world. In
the three worlds, there is no god, man or sage, who can escape from
its influence.”
Having thus spoken, Basoodeo Jee again said, “Lord! no one comprehends
the mysteries of your state, in the Vedas they are described as
unfathomable, you have neither enemies nor friends; nor are sons,
father and brothers dear to you. You have descended upon the earth to
remove its burthens; and, for the sake of men, have assumed many
different semblances.”
O great king! having thus spoken, Basoodeo Jee said,--“O sea of
compassion and brother of the poor! in the same manner as thou hast
saved many sinners compassionately grant me salvation also, in order
that having crossed the sea of existence, I may sing of thy excellent
attributes.” Shree Krishnù Chund replied, “Father! you are wise, why
do you exalt your sons? Think a little in your mind that the acts of
Bhugwut are infinite; no one has to this day ascertained the limits of
them. Behold! he shines in every mortal frame, and therefore the world
calls him ‘The being without passions or human qualities.’ He creates,
he destroys, he remains mixed with the world, but can never be bound
by it. Earth, sky, air, water and fire, the five elements of the body,
in them all the power of the lord abides. The sacred precepts of the
Vedas have declared this.”
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