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TWO INSCRIPTIONS FROM KURGOD.
out the hand of security, to the end that he should behold Kailasal; and (the king), deeming it a great act of grace, having with much magnificence entertained with pomp the goblins and performed worship of Siva
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(Verse 9.) Having thus performed the worship of Śiva, so that it caused exceeding admiration to the world, Rachamalla established for his descendants prosperity of rule (in bearing) the burden of earth, being while still in the body attended by the tokens (of royalty, namely) stately horses, brilliant yak-hair fans, and white umbrellas; (and) even after attaining a place in the world of Siva, he formed a Linga for the earth by union therewith.
(Lines 20-21.) So having come and stood at the western side of (the temple of) the god Svayambhu of the town of Kurugöḍu, and arisen in the form of a Linga so as to delight the whole world, he became very famous under the title of "The God Udbhava-Bachamalleévara." Moreover, as regards the line of his descendants
(Verse 10.) To this Rachamalla, who was a lion to the mighty elephants his furious foes, and to Sōvala-devi was (born) in their estate a son, the world-renowned Irungōla; and to him and to Echala-devi was (born) a son perfect in chivalrous conduct, king Rachamalla II, & blest Narayana of the Sindas.
(Line 23.) So, if it be said: "why is it impossible for any to overcome (him) by finding weak points in him and warring with the might of a Nala ? "
(Verse 11.) As a tigress gave (him) to drink the milk of her breasts, a Lord of Snakes raised (over him) its hood as an umbrella, the elephant is (his) graceful seat of honour, a brilliant troop of yaks give soft quivering beautiful fans, (and) Kalidova in sooth is ever the tutelary deity of his race, who are able to overcome Rachamalla II P
(Line 24.) Moreover
(Verse 12.) As the god Vira-Kalideva, (who is) Ahhava [Siva], constantly grants (to him) noble fortune by the rise of continual boons; as Fortune places success of sweet speech, success of splendid warriors, and success of fame (white) like the radiant moon and jasmine, in (various) parts, (namely) in (his) resplendent month, in (his) two arms, (and) in the circle of space (respectively); can there come now any who are able to prevail against the warrior king Bachamalla II
(Lines 26-30.) Being thus a subject of glory and praise-Hail! Rachamalla-deva II, renowned as "the Mahamandaleévara who has attained the five maha-fabdas, lord of the Ballakunda land, lord of Bhōgavati best of towns, sun to the lotuses of the Sinda race, warrior to the wanton, having the victorious banner (with the device) of a tiger and a host of four divisions inspiring fear in arrogant feudatory prinoes, he whose white fame travels through. the ten regions of space, the emperor of Patala, he who has attained his power by the constant grace of Vira-Kalideva's lotus-feet, who guards the heads of attendant feudatory princes, who gives without saying nay to suppliants," being in control of the kingdom at the town of Kurugōdu with enjoyment of pleasant conversations,--
(Line 30.) as regards the lineage of the one who lives upon his lotus-feet, the high minister, the especial kinsman of sages, the treasurer Röchirāja:
(Verse 13.) Hail! To Rechiraja, who was sprung from the blest Lunar race and belonged to the Harita family, a creeping-plaut of goodly fame to the Kamme caste, celebrated by the
1 That is, Siva held out a hand in the abhaya-mudra or gesture indicating protection and security, as promise that the king should be translated to Kailasa, Śiva's paradise.
An instance of the rhetorical figure yatha-samkhya. Namely, infantry, cavalry, horse, and elephants.
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