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Canto 10

Prasāda Sevāya

   

 

Chapter 41: The Lords' Arrival in Mathurā

 

(1) S'rī S'uka said: 'While he [Akrūra] was praying, Krishna, the Supreme Lord, having shown His personal form in the water, withdrew Himself the way an actor winds up his performance. (2) When he saw that the image had disappeared, he emerged from the water, quickly finished his different ritual duties and surprised went to the chariot. (3) Hrishīkes'a asked him: 'Have you seen something miraculous on the earth, in the heavens or in the water? We gather you did!'

(4) S'rī Akrūra said: 'Whatever wonderful things there may be out here on earth, in the sky or in the water, are all situated in You who comprise everything; what would I, seeing You, have not seen? (5) Beholding You, the One Person in whom all wonders of the earth, the sky and the waters are found, oh Absolute of the Truth, what else that I see in this world would amaze me?'

(6) With those words the son of Gāndinī [Akrūra] drove the chariot forward to take Rāma and Krishna to Mathurā, [where they arrived] at the end of the day. (7) The people of the villages who here and there on the road approached Them, were pleased to see the sons of Vasudeva, oh King, and could not take their eyes off Them. (8) In the meantime, Nanda, the gopas and the rest of the inhabitants of Vraja had arrived there and stayed in a park outside the city to wait for Them. (9) Catching up with them the Supreme Lord, the Master of the Universe, with a smile said to humble Akrūra while taking his hand into His own: (10) 'You go ahead of Us to the city with the chariot and go home. We will rest here and then see the city.'

(11) S'rī Akrūra said: 'How can I enter Mathurā without the two of You, oh Master? Do not let me down, oh Lord, oh Caretaker of the Devotees, I am Your devotee! (12) Please, oh supreme well-wisher, come together with Your elder brother, the gopas and Your friends to our house, so that my mansion is graced with its Master, oh Lord of the Beyond. (13) Please, bless with the dust of Your feet this home of us householders attached to rituals, and may by that purification my forefathers, the sacrificial fires and the demigods be satisfied. (14) The great king Bali, by bathing Your two feet, became glorious [see 8.19] and achieved unequaled power, as also the destination reserved for unalloyed devotees. (15) The purified water washing from Your feet that Lord S'iva received on his head [9.9], has sanctified the three worlds, so that the sons of king Sagara [9.8] attained heaven [9.9]. (16) Oh God of the Gods, oh Master of the Universe about whom one piously hears and chants, oh Best of the Yadus, oh Lord Praised in the Verses, oh Lord Nārāyana, let there be the obeisance unto You.'

(17) The Supreme Lord said: 'I will come to your house accompanied by My elder brother. After killing My enemy in the midst of the Yadus [Kamsa], I will grant My well-wishers the satisfaction.'

(18) S'rī S'uka said: 'After thus being addressed by the Supreme Lord, Akrūra somewhat disheartened entered the city. He informed Kamsa on his efforts and thereupon went home. (19) Later in the afternoon Krishna, together with Sankarshana [Rāma] and the gopas, entered Mathurā to take a look around. (20-23) There He saw the high gates and doorways of crystal, front doors and immense archways of gold, storehouses of copper and brass and inviolable moats, [everywhere] beautified by public gardens and attractive parks. The intersections decorated with gold, the mansions with their pleasure gardens, the assembly halls of the guilds and the houses with their columned balconies, as also the ornate paneled rafters, were bedecked with vaidūrya gems, diamonds, quartz, crystals, sapphires, coral, pearls and emeralds. Sounds vibrated of the pet doves and peacocks that sat in the openings of the lattice windows and on the gem-studded floors. The avenues, streets and courtyards were sprinkled with water and [for a welcome] were strewn with garlands, new sprouts, parched grains and rice. The doorways of the houses were nicely decorated with pots filled with yogurt smeared with sandalwood paste, ribbons and flower petals, rows of lamps, leaves, bunches of flowers, trunks of banana trees and betel nut trees and flags. (24) As the sons of Vasudeva entered there surrounded by Their friends, oh King, the women of the city, eager for a look, all hurried to stand along the main road and climb on top of the houses. (25) Some had put on their clothes backwards and forgotten one of their pair of ornaments, putting on only one earring or one set of ankle bells. Other ladies made up one eye but not the other one. (26) Some in their excitement had abandoned the meals they were taking or did not finish their massage. They left their bathing or, hearing the commotion, got up not finishing their nap. Others as mothers put aside the infant they were feeding milk. (27) Striding like a bull elephant in rut, He boldly stole their minds with the glances of His lotus eyes and the game of His smiles. With His body, that source of pleasure to the Goddess of Fortune, He afforded their eyes a festival. (28) Seeing Him whom they repeatedly had heard about, their hearts melted. Receiving the honor of being sprinkled by the nectar of His glances and broad smiles, they, with goose pimples, through their eyes innerly embraced their idol, this embodiment of ecstasy, and gave up their endless distress [of missing Him], oh subduer of the enemies. (29) With faces out of love blooming like lotuses the women, having climbed on the rooftops of their mansions, showered Balarāma and Kes'ava with flowers. (30) With yoghurt, barleycorns and pots filled with water, fragrant substances and other items of worship, the brahmins honored the Two joyfully at every step. (31) The women of the city said: 'Oh what great austerity the gopīs must have performed to may constantly witness these Two, who for human society are the greatest source of pleasure.'

(32) Krishna, the elder brother of Gada [see 9.24: 46], saw a certain washerman, a dyer of clothes, coming His way and asked him for first class, clean garments. (33) 'Please, oh best man, give the two of Us some suitable clothes. When you donate them to Us, who deserve it, that will bring you the highest benefit, that suffers no doubt!'

(34) Requested by the Supreme Lord who is complete and perfect in every way, he, most falsely proud as a servant of the king, indignantly said full of anger: (35) 'Is it no impudence of You who roam the mountains and the forests, to put on garments like these belonging to the king? (36) Get lost You fools, do not beg like this if You want to live! I swear, people as bold as You, are arrested, looted and killed by the king's men!'

(37) Thus humiliating Them, he raised the anger of the son of Devakī who, with the side of one hand, hit his head from his body. (38) When his assistants fled in all directions, they left behind bundles of clothes. Acyuta took the garments. (39) Krishna and Balarāma dressed Themselves with a set of clothes to Their liking, left several of them behind on the ground and gave the rest to the gopas. (40) Thereupon a weaver came who, full of love for Them, befittingly ornamented Their clothes with pieces of cloth of different colors. (41) Krishna and Rāma with each His own specific high quality outfit and nice decorations, looked as resplendent as a pair of young elephants, one light and one dark, adorned for a festival. (42) The Supreme Lord being pleased with the weaver, granted him sārūpya: that he in this world would be liberated with a similar form and the same supreme opulence, physical strength, influence, memory and sense control [the grace of His characteristics, see also mukti].

(43) They both next went to the house of Sudāmā ['well-giving'], the garland-maker. Seeing Them he stood up and bowed down putting his head to the ground. (44) He brought seats for Them, water to wash Their feet and hands, presents and such, and honored Them and Their companions with garlands, betel nut and sandalwood paste. (45) He said: 'Our birth has been worthwhile and the family has been purified, oh Master. Together with me, my forefathers, the gods and the seers are satisfied that You came here.  (46) You two, who constitute the Ultimate Cause of the Universe, have with Your plenary portions descended to this world for its protection and happiness. (47) Even though You reciprocate with those who are of worship, with You there is no bias in Your vision. You as the Soul of the Universe, as well-wishing friends are equal to all living beings. (48) You Two should order me, Your servant, what I should do for You. For this is for anyone the greatest blessing: to be appointed by You.'

(49) S'uka said: 'Thus understanding what to do, oh best of kings, Sudāmā, steeped in love, presented garlands made of fresh and fragrant flowers. (50) Beautifully adorned with them, the two benefactors Krishna and Rāma, who together with Their companions were most satisfied, granted the surrendered soul who bowed down, every benediction he wished. (51) He chose for an unshakable devotion unto Him alone, the Supreme soul of the Complete Whole, for friendship with His devotees, and for divine mercy towards all living beings. (52) Thus blessing him with prosperity, a thriving family, strength, a long life, renown and beauty, He left together with His elder brother.'

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Text 1

S'rī S'uka said: 'While he [Akrūra] was praying, Krishna, the Supreme Lord, having shown His personal form in the water, withdrew Himself the way an actor winds up his performance.
S'rī S'uka said: 'While he [Akrūra] was praying withdrew Krishna, the Supreme Lord, having shown His personal form in the water, Himself the way an actor winds up his performance. (Vedabase)

 

Text 2

When he saw that the image had disappeared, he emerged from the water, quickly finished his different ritual duties and surprised went to the chariot.

When he saw that the image had disappeared, emerged he quickly from the water, finished he his ritual duties and went all-surprised to the chariot.  (Vedabase)

 

Text 3

Hrishīkes'a asked him: 'Have you seen something miraculous on the earth, in the heavens or in the water? We gather you did!'

Hrisīkes'a asked him: 'Have you seen something miraculous on the earth, in the heavens or in the water? We gather you did!' (Vedabase)

 

Text 4

S'rī Akrūra said: 'Whatever wonderful things there may be out here on earth, in the sky or in the water, are all situated in You who comprise everything; what would I, seeing You, have not seen?

S'rī Akrūra said: 'Whatever wonderful things there are out here on the earth, in the sky or in the water, are all in You who comprises everything; what would I not have seen seeing You? (Vedabase)

 

Text 5

Beholding You, the One Person in whom all wonders of the earth, the sky and the waters are found, oh Absolute of the Truth, what else that I see in this world would amaze me?'

Beholding You, the One Person in whom are found all wonders of the earth, the sky and the waters, o Absolute of the Truth, what else would amaze me to see in this world?' (Vedabase)

 

Text 6

With those words the son of Gāndinī [Akrūra] drove the chariot forward to take Rāma and Krishna to Mathurā, [where they arrived] at the end of the day.

With those words drove the son of Gāndinī [Akrūra] the chariot forward in order to take Rāma and Krishna to Mathurā at the end of the day. (Vedabase)

 

Text 7

The people of the villages who here and there on the road approached Them, were pleased to see the sons of Vasudeva, oh King, and could not take their eyes off Them.

The people of the villages here and there on the road approaching, were pleased to see the sons of Vasudeva o King, and couldn't take their eyes of Them. (Vedabase)

 

Text 8

In the meantime, Nanda, the gopas and the rest of the inhabitants of Vraja had arrived there and stayed in a park outside the city to wait for Them.

Nanda, the gopas and the rest of the inhabitants of Vraja who by then had arrived at a park outside the city, were staying there to wait for Them. (Vedabase)

 

Text 9

Catching up with them the Supreme Lord, the Master of the Universe, with a smile said to humble Akrūra while taking his hand into His own:

Catching up with them said the Supreme Lord, the Master of the Universe, to the humbly smiling Akrūra while taking his hand into His own: (Vedabase)

 

Text 10

'You go ahead of Us to the city with the chariot and go home. We will rest here and then see the city.'

'You go ahead and first enter with the chariot the city and go home while We from our side will alight here and thereafter will see for the city.' (Vedabase)

 

Text 11

S'rī Akrūra said: 'How can I enter Mathurā without the two of You, oh Master? Do not let me down, oh Lord, oh Caretaker of the Devotees, I am Your devotee!

S'rī Akrūra said: 'How can I without the two of You enter Mathurā, o Master? Don't let me down o Lord, o Caretaker of the Devotees, I'm Your devotee!  (Vedabase)

 

Text 12

Please, oh supreme well-wisher, come together with Your elder brother, the gopas and Your friends to our house, so that my mansion is graced with its Master, oh Lord of the Beyond.

Please come, let's go with Your elder brother, the gopas and Your friends, and make it so, o Lord of the Beyond, that our house has a master. (Vedabase)

  

Text 13

Please, bless with the dust of Your feet this home of us householders attached to rituals, and may by that purification my forefathers, the sacrificial fires and the demigods be satisfied.

Please bless with the dust of Your feet the home of us so attached to household rituals and may with that purification my forefathers, the sacrificial fires and the demigods be satisfied. (Vedabase)

 

Text 14

The great king Bali, by bathing Your two feet, became glorious [see 8.19] and achieved unequaled power, as also the destination reserved for unalloyed devotees.

The great king Bali bathing the two feet became glorious [see 8.19] and achieved unequaled power and the destination indeed reserved for the unalloyed devotee.(Vedabase)

   

 Text 15

The purified water washing from Your feet that Lord S'iva received on his head [9.9], has sanctified the three worlds, so that the sons of king Sagara [9.8] attained heaven [9.9].

The water washing from Your feet purely spiritual has purified the three worlds and the sons of king Sagara [9.8] who with Lord S'iva taking it on his head [9.9] went to heaven. (Vedabase)

 

Text 16

Oh God of the Gods, oh Master of the Universe about whom one piously hears and chants, oh Best of the Yadus, oh Lord Praised in the Verses, oh Lord Nārāyana, let there be the obeisance unto You.'

O God of the Gods, o Master of the Universe about whom one in piety hears and chants, o Best of the Yadus, o Lord Praised in the Verses, o Nārāyana, may there be all homage to You.' (Vedabase)

 

Text 17

The Supreme Lord said: 'I will come to your house accompanied by My elder brother. After killing My enemy in the midst of the Yadus [Kamsa], I will grant My well-wishers the satisfaction.'

The Supreme Lord said: 'I will come to your house accompanied by My elder brother; when I kill my enemy in the midst of the Yadus [Kamsa] will I grant My well-wishers the satisfaction.' (Vedabase)

 

Text 18

S'rī S'uka said: 'After thus being addressed by the Supreme Lord, Akrūra somewhat disheartened entered the city. He informed Kamsa on his efforts and thereupon went home.

S'rī S'uka said: 'Thus addressed by the Supreme Lord entered he, Akrūra, somewhat disheartened the city to inform Kamsa of the success of his mission and went he home. (Vedabase)

  

Text 19

Later in the afternoon Krishna, together with Sankarshana [Rāma] and the gopas, entered Mathurā to take a look around.

Later in the afternoon joined by the gopas entered Krishna together with Sankarshana [Rāma] Mathurā to take a look around. (Vedabase)

 

Text 20-23

There He saw the high gates and doorways of crystal, front doors and immense archways of gold, storehouses of copper and brass and inviolable moats, [everywhere] beautified by public gardens and attractive parks. The intersections decorated with gold, the mansions with their pleasure gardens, the assembly halls of the guilds and the houses with their columned balconies, as also the ornate paneled rafters, were bedecked with vaidūrya gems, diamonds, quartz, crystals, sapphires, coral, pearls and emeralds. Sounds vibrated of the pet doves and peacocks that sat in the openings of the lattice windows and on the gem-studded floors. The avenues, streets and courtyards were sprinkled with water and [for a welcome] were strewn with garlands, new sprouts, parched grains and rice. The doorways of the houses were nicely decorated with pots filled with yogurt smeared with sandalwood paste, ribbons and flower petals, rows of lamps, leaves, bunches of flowers, trunks of banana trees and betel nut trees and flags.

He saw it with its high main gates and doorways of crystal, its doors of gold and immense archways with copper and brass and with its storehouses and its inviolable moats, beautified by public gardens and attractive parks. The intersections with gold, the mansions with their pleasure gardens, the assembly halls of the guilds and the houses their columned balconies and ornate paneled rafters were bedecked with vaidūrya gems, diamonds, quartz crystals, sapphires, coral, pearls and emeralds. It vibrated of the pet doves and peacocks sitting in the openings of the lattice windows and on the gem-studded floors and on its avenues, streets and courtyards that were sprinkled with water there [for a welcome] were scattered garlands, new sprouts, parched grains and rice. The doorways of the houses were nicely decorated with pots full of yogurt smeared with sandal paste, ribbons and flower petals, rows of lamps, leaves, bunches of flowers, trunks of banana trees and betel-nut trees and flags. (Vedabase)


Text 24

As the sons of Vasudeva entered there surrounded by Their friends, oh King, the women of the city, eager for a look, all hurried to stand along the main road and climb on top of the houses.

As the sons of Vasudeva entered there surrounded by their friends, hurried the women of the city to crowd at the side of the king's road and climbed they also eager for a look on top of their houses, o King. (Vedabase)

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Text 25

Some had put on their clothes backwards and forgotten one of their pair of ornaments, putting on only one earring or one set of ankle bells. Other ladies made up one eye but not the other one.

Some had put on their clothes backwards and forgotten one of the pair of their ornaments putting on one earring or one set of ankle bells only; other ladies made up one eye but not the other one. (Vedabase)

 

Text 26

Some in their excitement had abandoned the meals they were taking or did not finish their massage. They left their bathing or, hearing the commotion, got up not finishing their nap. Others as mothers put aside the infant they were feeding milk.

Some had abandoned the meals they were taking or didn't finish in their excitement their massage, their bathing or did, hearing the commotion, get up not finishing their nap or put as mothers aside the infant they were feeding milk. (Vedabase)

 

Text 27

Striding like a bull elephant in rut, He boldly stole their minds with the glances of His lotus eyes and the game of His smiles. With His body, that source of pleasure to the Goddess of Fortune, He afforded their eyes a festival.

Walking like a bull elephant in rut, stole He boldly with the glances of His lotuslike eyes and game of smiles their minds affording their eyes a festival with His body, that source of pleasure to the Goddess of Fortune. (Vedabase)

 

Text 28

Seeing Him whom they repeatedly had heard about, their hearts melted. Receiving the honor of being sprinkled by the nectar of His glances and broad smiles, they, with goose pimples, through their eyes innerly embraced their idol, this embodiment of ecstasy, and gave up their endless distress [of missing Him], oh subduer of the enemies.

Seeing Him whom they repeatedly had heard about melted their hearts receiving the honor of being sprinkled by the nectar of His glances and broad smiles and embraced they through their eyes within themselves with goose pimples their idol of ecstasy, giving up their endless distress [of missing Him], o subduer of the enemies. (Vedabase)

 

Text 29

With faces out of love blooming like lotuses the women, having climbed on the rooftops of their mansions,  showered Balarāma and Kes'ava with flowers.

Having climbed the rooftops of their mansions showered the attractive women with faces blooming with affection like lotuses Balarāma and Kes'ava with flowers. (Vedabase)

 

Text 30

With yoghurt, barleycorns and pots filled with water, fragrant substances and other items of worship, the brahmins honored the Two joyfully at every step.

With yogurt, barleycorns and pots with water, fragrant substances and other items of worship were the Two joyfully at several places worshiped by the twice-born. (Vedabase)

 

Text 31

The women of the city said: 'Oh what great austerity the gopīs must have performed to may constantly witness these Two, who for human society are the greatest source of pleasure.'

The women of the city said: 'Oh what great austerity have the gopīs performed indeed constantly seeing these Two, who for the human society are the greatest source of pleasure.' (Vedabase)

 

Text 32

Krishna, the elder brother of Gada [see 9.24: 46], saw a certain washerman, a dyer of clothes, coming His way and asked him for first class, clean garments.

The elder brother of Gada [Balarāma see 9.24: 46] approached a certain washerman engaged in dyeing and asked him for first class clean garments.  (Vedabase)

 

Text 33

'Please, oh best man, give the two of Us some suitable clothes. When you donate them to Us, who deserve it, that will bring you the highest benefit, that suffers no doubt!'

'Please, best man, give the two of Us some suitable clothes; for you when you donate them to the two of us who deserve it, will there be the highest benefit, that suffers no doubt!' (Vedabase)

 

Text 34

Requested by the Supreme Lord who is complete and perfect in every way, he, most falsely proud as a servant of the king, indignantly said full of anger:

He, requested by the Supreme Lord absolute and full in every way, insolent spoke angered most falsely proud as a servant of the king. (Vedabase)

 

Text 35

'Is it no impudence of You who roam the mountains and the forests, to put on garments like these belonging to the king?

'Isn't it impudent of You, who roam the mountains and the forests, to want to put on garments like these that are the king his things? (Vedabase)

 

Text 36

Get lost You fools, do not beg like this if You want to live! I swear, people as bold as You, are arrested, looted and killed by the king's men!'

Get lost You fools, don't beg like this if You want to live, I swear, people as bold as You are by the king's men arrested, killed and looted!'' (Vedabase)

 

Text 37

Thus humiliating Them, he raised the anger of the son of Devakī who, with the side of one hand, hit his head from his body.

He who thus humiliated Them raised the anger of the son of Devakī who with the side of one hand hit his head down from his body. (Vedabase)

 

Text 38

When his assistants fled in all directions, they left behind bundles of clothes. Acyuta took the garments.

When all his assistants fled down the road in all directions and left behind the bundles of clothes, took Acyuta the garments. (Vedabase)

 

Text 39

Krishna and Balarāma dressed Themselves with a set of clothes to Their liking, left several of them behind on the ground and gave the rest to the gopas.

Throwing away on the ground several of them dressed Krishna and Balarāma Themselves with a set of clothes to Their liking and gave They the rest to the gopas. (Vedabase)

 

Text 40

Thereupon a weaver came who, full of love for Them, befittingly ornamented Their clothes with pieces of cloth of different colors.

Next came a weaver who full of love for Them befittingly ornamented Their clothing with pieces of cloth of different colors. (Vedabase)

 

Text 41

Krishna and Rāma with each His own specific high quality outfit and nice decorations, looked as resplendent as a pair of young elephants, one light and one dark, adorned for a festival.

Krishna and Rāma with each His own specific high quality outfit and nice decorations looked as resplendent as a pair of young elephants, one light and one dark, adorned for a festival. (Vedabase)

 

Text 42

The Supreme Lord being pleased with the weaver, granted him sārūpya: that he in this world would be liberated with a similar form and the same supreme opulence, physical strength, influence, memory and sense control [the grace of His characteristics, see  also mukti].

The Supreme Lord pleased with him [the weaver] granted him sārūpya [the beatitude of His likeness, see also mukti] with in this world the same supreme opulence, physical strength, influence, memory and sense-control. (Vedabase)

 

Text 43

They both next went to the house of Sudāmā ['well-giving'], the garland-maker. Seeing Them he stood up and bowed down putting his head to the ground.

Then went the Two of Them to the house of Sudāmā ['well-giving'], the garland-maker, who seeing Them stood up and then bowed down putting his head to the ground. (Vedabase)

 

Text 44

He brought seats for Them, water to wash Their feet and hands, presents and such, and honored Them and Their companions with garlands, betel nut and sandalwood paste.

With seats for Them he brought water to wash Their feet and hands and presents and such, and performed he for the Two worship with garlands, betel-nut and sandalwood paste. (Vedabase)

 

Text 45

He said: 'Our birth has been worthwhile and the family has been purified, oh Master. Together with me, my forefathers, the gods and the seers are satisfied that You came here.

He said: 'Our birth has been worthwhile and the family has been purified, o Master, and with me are my forefathers, the gods and the seers satisfied about Your having arrived. (Vedabase)

 

Text 46

You two, who constitute the Ultimate Cause of the Universe, have with Your plenary portions descended to this world for its protection and happiness.

You two indeed, the Ultimate Cause of the Universe, have with Your plenary portions descended here for the protection and the happiness of the world. (Vedabase)

 

Text 47

Even though You reciprocate with those who are of worship, with You there is no bias in Your vision. You as the Soul of the Universe, as well-wishing friends are equal to all living beings.

With You there is, even though reciprocating with those who are of worship, no bias because You in Your vision, as the Soul of the Universe, are equal to all living beings as well-wishing friends. (Vedabase)

 

Text 48

You Two should order me, Your servant, what I should do for You. For this is for anyone the greatest blessing: to be appointed by You.'

You Two should order me, Your servant, what I should do for You; this indeed is for anyone the greatest blessing: thus to be engaged by You.' (Vedabase)

 

Text 49

S'uka said: 'Thus understanding what to do, oh best of kings, Sudāmā, steeped in love, presented garlands made of fresh and fragrant flowers.

S'uka said: 'With that consideration, o best of kings, presented Sudāmā steeped in love garlands made of fresh and fragrant flowers. (Vedabase)

 

Text 50

Beautifully adorned with them, the two benefactors Krishna and Rāma, who together with Their companions were most satisfied, granted the surrendered soul who bowed down, every benediction he wished.

With those beautifully adorned gave the two benefactors Krishna and Rāma, who together with Their companions were most satisfied, the surrendered one bowing down all that he wished for. (Vedabase)

 

Text 51

He chose for an unshakable devotion unto Him alone, the Supreme soul of the Complete Whole, for friendship with His devotees, and for divine mercy towards all living beings.

And he chose for unshakable devotion to Him alone, the Supreme soul of the Complete, for friendship with all living beings and to be blessed with transcendence. (Vedabase)

 

Text 52

Thus blessing him with prosperity, a thriving family, strength, a long life, renown and beauty, He left together with His elder brother.'

Thus granting him the benediction and prosperity, a thriving family, strength, a long life, renown and beauty, left He together with His elder brother.' (Vedabase)

 

 

 

 

 

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