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USĀNIRUDDHA
success by ever (recollecting your blessed name and) by remembering your sacred feet. Eventhough I knew this well still indeed I was caught up into the snare of delusion.
53.
"Just as the sun's ray enters the hollow of a tree when its numerous branches are cut off even so better sense prevailed on my mind when my arms were chopped off.
54.
“Uşā, my beloved daughter I give away in marriage to your grandson, O Madhusudana (lit. destroyer of the demon Madhu, name of Vişnu-Krsna) ! A woman achieves the summum bonum of her life when bestowed on a worthy and deserving bridegroom.
55.
"Let Aniruddha, the son of Pradyumna, marry my daughter who is of pleasing disposition. May the union of the two who are in possession of charming excellence prove perfectly happy like that of Rati and Madana."
56.
Saying this Bāņa went back to his daughter's mansion. With his face blooming with joy like a lotus he set Aniruddha free from the ‘fetters of arrows'.
57.
Then the Lord of Daityas (i.e.,Bāna) presented to Mukunda (i.e., Krsna) Aniruddha, who looked all the more handsome since he had Uşā by his side. Her tender hand was clasped by the hand of Citralekhā who was also delighted at heart.
58.
Bāņa offered to him splendid dowry consisting of gems, gold, silk-garments, a white umbrella, banner, chariots, elephants, horses and a host of bride's
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