Kansvaho

SR No.: 001886
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Rama Paniwada, A N Upadhye
Publisher: Motilal Banarasidas
Publication Year: 1968
Total Pages: 266
Language: Prakrit, English
Classification: Book_Devnagari, Story, & Literature
File Size: 11 MB

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KAMSAVAHO
Akrūra drove the chariot; they all halted on the banks of Yamuna; and it is there that Akrūra had the wonderful experience of seeing Krsna everywhere. Soon Kṛṣṇa and his party entered the town of Mathura to the joy and satisfaction of all the young folk of the town (i. 61-64).
In that town of Mathura Rama and Kṛṣṇa met a washerman, carrying the clothes of Kamsa, from whom they demanded some clothes; but they were warned by him that this audacity of theirs would cost them their heads, if the matter were to reach Kamsa's ears. Kṛṣṇa not only robbed him of the clothes but sent him also to the grave by plucking his head with his nails (ii. 1-10).
As they proceeded, they met a certain hunchbacked but beautiful lady who, on their inquiry, informed them that she was an artisan in the royal harem, that the adverse fate had made her physically crooked, that she was going to present the fragrant saffron to Kamsa, and that she would give a part of it to them as their bodies were quite worthy of it. They gladly accepted that saffron which added to their physical glow. By his divine touch Krsna rendered her bent body straight. With a bit of audacity she made passionate advances to Kṛṣṇa who appreciated her love but told her that he was too busy with serious work on hand to dabble in love affairs at this stage. Kṛṣṇa bade good-bye to her who was pleased with a prospective assurance of his return, and proceeded towards the royal residence (ii. 11-30).
Rāma and Krsna came to the gymnasium for archery which was duly decked for the function. There, despite the warning of the servant, Kṛṣṇa picked up the bow which was smashed to pieces as he tried to string it; and there was such a great noise that Kamsa was thrilled to the core of his heart. The soldiers on guard who took the offensive received a good