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The Twenty-Fourth Sarga
349. But once again, the enlightened one (Vasudeva) woke up first in the night. He saw the one (Somasri) lying asleep, having discarded her Somasri form. ||67||
68. The resolute one (Vasudeva), filled with wonder, suddenly saw her rise up. He asked, "O Brahmin lady! Who are you, appearing like Somasri?" ||68||
69. She, bowing down, said, "O gentle one! There is a golden city called Svarnama, situated in the southern region. Its lord is Cittavega, the sky-traveler. ||69||
70. His consort is Angaravati, and I am their daughter Vegavati, the swift one, born of Manasavega." ||70||
71. By penance, their father Manasavega has entrusted the kingdom to me. He has entered the penance-grove to pacify his sins. ||71||
72. Somasri has been brought by my brother Manasavega to his excellent city, where she remains, clinging to the boundary of propriety. ||72||
73. Unable to persuade her, I was appointed by him. But I became the friend of your beloved, being subdued by her virtuous nature and good conduct. ||73||
74. Then, on his instruction, I came to inform you. But I have become your wife due to the wonderful workings of the mind. ||74||
75. Hearing this, they (Vasudeva's relatives) became distressed. And Vegavati also, by nature, long enjoyed with him. ||76||
77. During their enjoyment together, the month of Madhava (spring) arrived, and the intoxicated bees hummed sweetly. ||77||
78. Once, as he slept with her, the weary one, in the night, Manasavega, the sky-traveler, quickly carried him away. ||78||
79. The sky-traveler was struck firmly by Vasudeva's fist. Terrified, he released him into the waters of the Ganga. ||79||
80. There, a Vidyadhara was perfecting a magical spell. Vasudeva fell on his shoulder, and by that, the Vidyadhara attained the perfection of the spell. ||80||
81. Bowing to that Siddha (perfected one), he went to Yadunandana. A Vidyadhari maiden led him to the mountain of the sky-travelers.