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MARRIAGE OF KĶŞŅA WITH RUKMIŅI AND OTHERS 183 for that reason.” Nārada said: “Hear what I have seen. On Mt. Vaitādhya there is a Khecara-lord, Jāmbavat, and his wife, Sivacandrā. They have a son, Visvaksena, and a daughter, Jāmbavati. No one in the three worlds is her equal in beauty. She goes to the Gangā constantly to play, like a hansi. After seeing her, a marvel, I have come here to tell you.” Hearing that, Sārngabhịt went there with troops and transport and saw Jāmbavati playing, surrounded by friends. Saying, “She is just as Nārada described her,” Hari carried off Jāmbavati; and a great tumult arose.
Jāmbavat went there, angered, carrying sword and shield. He was defeated quickly by Anādhțști and was led into Śārngin's presence. Jāmbavat then gave Jāmbavati to Sārngin and himself took the vow, disgusted with existence because of humiliation. Hari, accompanied by Visvaksena, Jāmbavat's son, took Jambavati and went to Dvārakā. Hari gave her a palace near Rukmiņi's palace and gave her other suitable things. She became friendly with Rukmiņi.
Marriage with Lakşmaņā (87-91) One day a messenger had gone to see Ślakṣṇaroman, lord of Sinhala, and had returned. He reported to Kșşņa: "Ślakşnaroman does not welcome your command. But he has a daughter, Lakşmaņā, who is worthy even of you by her marks. Guarded by General Drumasena, now she has gone to bathe in the ocean and will bathe there for seven days. " Hearing that, Kṛṣṇa went there with Rāma, killed the general, took Lakşmaņā, and departed. Krşņa married Lakşmaņā, installed her in a house of jewels near Jāmbavati, and gave her attendants.
Marriage with Susimā (92-97)
Now, in the city Ayuskhari there was a king of the country Surāștrā, named Rāșțravardhana. He had a wife, Vinayā. They had a son, the heir-apparent, long-armed Namuci; and 24 N
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