Studies in Jain Literature

SR No.: 001868
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: V M Kulkarni
Publisher: Shardaben Chimanbhai Educational Research Centre
Publication Year: 2001
Total Pages: 114
Language: English
Classification: Book_English, Literature, & Story
File Size: 14 MB

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APPENDIX 573 18. That very residence of hers (i.e. of Satyabhama) with the celestial Parijata planted at its entrance and full of the decorative arrangement of its flowers and with attendants plunged in joy, now looked quite different from what it was. 19. Now, when Hari (Krsna) marched against Indra in order to secure the celestial tree (Parijata), Satyabhama, although she had seen (known) his valour, distressed at the great calamity she feared out of great love (for him), (began to reflect or ponder over)--felt anxious. 20. With a view to giving his beloved, Satyabhama, the rapture of sexual union far exceeding her wildest of desire, Hari, with a smile on his face, and with both of his hands holding his mukuta (crown) in its place fell at her feet. 21. While Satyabhama was increasingly full of regrets for causing separation from Hari by her own self, he, on the other hand achieved her desired object and came back (safe and sound) home (in Dvaraka). 22. At the sight of Hari, Satyabhama's heart leaped with joy and her eyes, filled to the brim with happiness wandered all over with pleasure; both of them spread on her face an expression of unique grace. 23. Satyabhama's eye, tremulous like a swarm of black bees although her heart was enchanted by the fragrance of flowers, first rested on her beloved (Hari) and then only on the celestial (Parijata) tree (that spread the fragrance). 24. Then her eye, lovely like lotus, overflowing with the feeling of love, tremulous through (or under the influence of) love, first rested on her beloved (Hari) and then only on the excellent tree, namely Parijata. 25. "Look here at this your own excellent tree (Parijata)" when her dear husband uttered these words, indicative of his profound love (for her), her immense satisfaction found free scope to spread (over her whole body).