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CHAPTER VIII THE EPISODE OF SĀGARACANDRA, KIDNAPING
OF UŞĀ, AND KILLING OF BĀŅA Then Neminātha released the kings, enemies of Krşņa, from the blockade. They bowed to him, their hands folded submissively, and said:
“Lord, Jarāsandha and we were deceived at that very time when you descended into the Yadu-family, Lord of Three Worlds. Viņņu alone, no one else, is the slayer of the Prativişnu, no doubt; to say nothing of one of whom you, Lord, are the aid and kinsman. This was not known by us and Jarāsandha at first. Therefore, we committed such actions. Such is fate. Today we have come to you for protection. May there be good fortune to us all. Rather, enough of talking. There is naturally good fortune of those submissive to you."
Nemi went with the kings, who continued talking in this way, to Hari. Hari got down from his chariot and embraced him closely. At Nemi's command Hari claimed the kings and also Sahadeva, Jarāsandha's son, at Samudravijaya's command. Hari gave a fourth part of Magadha to Sahadeva and installed him in his father's rank, like a pillar of fame of himself. Keśava installed Mahānemi, son of Samudravijaya, in Sauryapura; Rukmanābha, son of Hiraṇyanābha, in Kośalā; and Dhara, son of Ugrasena who did not accept the kingdom, in Mathurā. Then the sun plunged into the Western Ocean. Dismissed by Neminātha, Mātali went to heaven. Krşņa and the others, at Krşņa's order, went to their respective camps. Samudravijaya remained, eager for Vasudeva's coming.
On the next day three elderly Khecaris came to Vāsudeva who was in company with Samudravijaya and said:
“Vasudeva, accompanied by Pradyumna and Śāmba, comes soon with Khecaras. Let his actions be heard,
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