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64
Mahapuraana, Uttara Puraana
Let other matters be aside, I believe that - due to his fear, even the sun's light became dim, therefore Lakshmi never appeared happy even in lotuses. 63
Just as the fierce Rahu is the enemy of the full moon, similarly, the fierce-natured Tarak was the enemy of the path of ancient kings. 64
Just as the embryos of the cloud-masses fall due to the influence of a cruel planet, similarly, the embryos of pregnant women fall due to the fear arising from the mention of Tarak's name. 65
That Tarak, whose complexion was as dark as ink, always searched for enemies, and when he did not find any, it seemed as if he had become dark due to the smoke of his prowess-like fire. 66
That Tarak, who has tormented all the Kshatriyas and who is as unbearable as the sun in the summer season, has finally faced downfall, so it is right, because how can the wealth of such people remain stable? 67
That Tarak, who possessed the sovereignty of the three undivided parts, was motivated by intense opposition from past lives, and could not bear the growth of Dwiprashthanarayana and Achal Balabhadra. He thought, "I have made all the kings and farmers pay taxes, but these two brothers do not pay taxes like Brahmanas. Not only that, they are also filled with wicked pride. Who can tolerate a venomous snake growing in their own house?" 68-100
These two are in the category of enemies who deserve to be destroyed by me, and they are also corrupted by their nature, therefore, I will surely destroy them by any means, by accusing them. 101
Thinking this way, he sent a messenger who was fond of quarrels and spoke harsh words, and that wicked messenger went to those two brothers and said, "The great king Tarak, who kills enemies, has ordered that the big, famous, fragrant elephant in your house be sent to us immediately, otherwise, I will cut off your heads and forcibly take that elephant with my victorious army." 102-104
Hearing these rude and unbearable words spoken by that quarrelsome messenger, Achal Balabhadra, who was as stable as a mountain, generous, and possessed a noble nature, said, "What is an elephant? Let the great king Tarak come with his army. We will give him something else, by which he will attain health." 105
1 Vikasmira Lo. 2 Puraana Bhootamargasya Lo. 3 Darpitam Gho. Lo. 4 Dushtavaashi-Lo. 5 Ityupaayam Lo. 6 Vaarako Ko.