Vasudevahimdi Madhyama Khanda Part 1

SR No.: 002648
Original Sutra Author: Dharmdas Gani
Author: H C Bhayani, R M Shah
Publisher: L D Indology Ahmedabad
Publication Year: 1987
Total Pages: 422
Language: Sanskrit, English
Classification: Book_Devnagari & Literature
File Size: 22 MB

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Vasudevahithdi : Majjhima-khamda
the girl to their camp when she would come out from the cave (p. 199). V. entered the cave, and reached the place where the demon slept with the girl in his clasp. He skilfully substituted himself in the girl's place. The girl wriggled out and left to meet Amśumat waiting outside.
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As a true Ksatriya, V. decided to wait for the demon to wake up before he attacked him. The demon opened his eyes, and seeing V. in his clasp, expressed astonishment at the latter's fearlessness. Seeing that V. had clutched a knife in his hand, the demon showed him his sword--like claws. Undaunted by this, V. challenged the demon to fight. The demon asked him about his identity. V. told him he was Vasudeva, belonging to the great Harivamsa clan. Praising V.'s fortitude the demon suddenly transformed himself into a Vidhyadhara of lustrous form. He fell at V.'s feet and told his story as follows:
I am the Vidyadhara king Citragati, ruling at the city of Udadhighosa. I have a son named Citraratha and a daughter named Citralekha. Megharatha's son Mandaradeva, ruling at Kiratavardhana, Kiratavardhana, attacked my city and drove me out. I took shelter at the foot of the Himavat mountain. Mandaradeva offered me to give back my kingdom if I gave him my daughter Citralekha in marriage. But a Caraṇa monk told me that I was destined to regain my Kingdom with the help of Vasudeva of the Harivashsa clan, who would also be Citralekha's husband. He also informed me about your whereabouts. So I came here with Citralekha. To test your strength and know your mind, I assumed the form of a demon and created the cave palace and other things through the power of Vidyās. I will be extremely happy to have you as my son-in-law.
They moved out of the cave and met Amsumat and others. The marriage ceremony was performed. V. spent the night with Citralekha in a palace created by her through the power of Vidyas. In the morning, Citragati left, taking Citralekha with him at V.'s advice.
XIV Winning of Harikäntä
(pp. 206-215).
V. and his party started to return to Kosala, but Pota had all of a sudden a heart-ache. So the departure was postponed.
Bhagirathidatta, returning from a hunting expedition, reported about the wonder he had sighted. A huge lion lay stretched in a mountain cave, nd a beautiful girl was attending upon it and was seen stroking his