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Chapter:-2 Collection of Examples
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Eight months passed, without any discussion, she remained. She was like a nine-palas lifespan, in the noble dharma, she was like a goddess, a queen. ||62|| She was born in Krishna lineage, from the ancient lineage. Five husbands were born to her, what is the wonder in this? ||63||
. [From Sri Pandavacharitra, verses 324 to 386] 24. The detailed account of Marudevi, the mother, as mentioned in the Trishatishalaka Purushacharitra, is a meditation on love.
Even though she was humble, the king of the Bharatas was humble. He came to pay his respects to Marudevi in the morning. ||1|| With tears of sorrow caused by the separation from her son, her lotus eyes were filled with blue. ||2||
The eldest grandson bowed to her, "O Goddess! I bow to your lotus feet." He himself declared this, Bharata bowed to her. ||3|| (couplet) Marudevi, the mistress, also gave her blessings to Bharata. She spoke with a heart full of sorrow, like a pure mountain. ||4|| "I, the earth, the people, the Lakshmi, leaving you like a blade of grass, I went alone, O Marudevi, my son! ||5|| Where is the shade of the sun and moon, the umbrella, on his head? Where is the heat of the sun, which burns the whole body? ||6|| Where are the chariots with smooth movement, the chariots with elephants, etc.? Where is the walking of the son, which is suitable for a traveler? ||7|| Where are the beautiful chamaras, thrown by the wives of the guards? Where is the trouble caused by mosquitoes and other insects to my son now? ||8|| Where is the food and drink, brought by the gods, which he used to enjoy? Where is the food of alms, or his food, now? ||9|| Where is the great throne, adorned with jewels, his seat? Where is the freedom from a seat, like a swordsman, for my son now? ||10|| Where is the protection of the city, protected by the guards and the self-protection? Where is the son's dwelling, in the forest, where lions, tigers, and dogs roam? ||11|| Where is the singing of the divine women, the nectar for the ears? Where are the sounds of the mad drums, the ear-piercing sounds, for the son? ||12|| Alas! How painful! How painful, that my son is suffering in penance. Like a lotus petal, he is soft, he endures the flow of water. ||13|| He endures the hardship of the snowfall in the Himalayas. He goes continuously, like a jasmine creeper in the forest. ||14|| He experiences the intense heat of the sun's rays. He is like a tree in the desert. ||15|| Thus, at all times, he is a forest dweller, without shelter. He is alone, like a common man, my son is a source of sorrow for me. ||16|| Seeing her son, who is overwhelmed with sorrow, she speaks, as if to her own eyes. She always says, "Alas! I am also suffering because of you." ||17|| Thus, the goddess, Marudevi, overwhelmed with sorrow, with folded hands. The king of the earth, the lord of the earth, spoke to her. ||18|| "O Goddess! You are the mother of the one who is like the diamond