Disclaimer: This translation does not guarantee complete accuracy, please confirm with the original page text.
The Eighth Chapter
175. Having decided thus, the king of Gandharvapura, Mandaramali, summoned his two sons, Chintagati and Manogati, and his daughter-in-law, Sundarya. ||12||
176. "They are both dear to Chakravarti, pure, skilled, of noble lineage, devoted to each other, well-versed in all the scriptures, and experts in their work." ||13||
177. Then, placing a letter in a casket, along with gifts, they sent them to the forest with the message: ||14||
178. "Chakravarti has gone to the forest with his son and family, and has become a recluse. His son, Pundarika, has been placed on the throne. But where is Chakravarti's kingdom, and where is this weak child? Truly, a small calf has been entrusted with the burden of a great bull. This Pundarika is a child, and we, his mother and mother-in-law, are women. Therefore, this kingdom without a master is almost ruined. Its protection now rests on your shoulders. Therefore, come without delay. You are both wise, and with your presence, this kingdom will be free from trouble." ||15-18||
179. Taking this message, they immediately set off through the sky. As they went, they pulled the nearby clouds far away with their speed. ||19||
180. They tore through the high clouds that obstructed their path, and the water droplets falling from them seemed like tears. They saw rivers, which, due to their distance, appeared thin and pale, as if they had become emaciated and pale from the absence of the rain-bearing clouds. They also saw mountains, which, due to their distance, appeared round, like the earth, and as if they were submerged in the heat of the sun. ||20-22||