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In the Mahapurana, Uttara Purana,
Then Gandharvadatta herself entered the assembly hall of the Swayamvara. Taking the Veena named Sugosha, which had excellent qualities, || 327 ||
She played it with a combination of pure and native swaras, and thus humbled all the kings. || 328 ||
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* Jivanadhara, desiring to dispel the pride born from her skill in the Veena, arrived at the assembly hall of the Swayamvara. || 329 ||
He appointed wise men, who were impartial, skilled in the art of the Veena, and acceptable to both sides, to examine the Veenas for their merits and demerits. || 330 ||
He instructed the appointed men, "Let a flawless Veena be given." The appointed men presented him with three or four Veenas. || 331 ||
But Jivanadhara, seeing the flaws of hair, fur, and dust in them, rejected them all and said to the maiden Gandharvadatta, "If you are free from envy, then give your Veena." || 332 ||
Gandharvadatta, with great respect, placed her Veena in his hands. The Kumar, taking the Veena, sang. His song followed the path of the scriptures, was a combination of song and music, had a deep tone, was pleasing, sweet, and capable of causing confusion in the minds of deer. It was adorned with the praise of the learned, like the offering of excellent flowers. || 333-335 ||
Hearing his song, Gandharvadatta was moved by the arrows of Kamadeva in her heart. Therefore, she adorned him with a garland. What does not happen in the presence of virtue? That is, everything happens. || 336 ||
At that time, some people became dull like lamps lit in the daytime, while others shone brightly like lamps lit at night. Meaning - Those who were envious became dull-faced upon seeing Jivanadhara's skill, while those who were appreciative of merit had their faces brightened. || 337 ||
Gandharvadatta, having obtained Jivanadhara through the Veena named Sugosha, was satisfied and said to herself, "O Sugosha! You are worthy of my lineage, sweet, and captivating. You have been the cause of obtaining the Kumar's company, like a clever messenger." || 338-339 ||
At that time, Kalangarik, the son of Kashtangarik, instigated by wicked people, attempted to abduct Gandharvadatta. When Jivanadhara learned of this, he, along with the Vidyadharas, who were stronger than him, went to conquer Jayagiri, the mountain of victory. || 340-341 ||
1 Veenaamaadaaya M., L. | 2 Sthito L. | 3 Shraye Punye |