They are all giving sufferings instead of comforts to the sons of Pandava.”1007.
Hearing him speak like this, Akrur bowed and left.
Hearing these words, Akrur bowed and started and reached Hastinapur, what mention should I make about the way?
Poet Shyam says, in the morning he went to the king's assembly and said thus.
In the morning, he went to the court of the king, where the king said, “O Akrur! tell me in what way Krishna overthrew Kansa?”1008.
Hearing these words, Akrur told all those devices, which were used by Krishna in fighting against his enemies
He also told this how Krishna killing the elephant and overthrowing the group of wrestlers withstood against Kansa
Then Kansa fought with sword and shield in hand.
Then Kansa fought, holding his sward and shield and at the same instant Krishna, catching hold of Kansa by his hair, knocked him down on the ground.1009.
(Akrur saw in the Rajya Sabha) Bhishma Pitama, Dronacharya, Kripacharya, Asvasthama and Dushasana Surama.
Akrur saw Bhishma, Drona, Kripacharya, Ashvathama and also Bhurshrava, the son of Sun-god, who avenged Arjuna
The king Duryodhana, on seeing Akrur, his maternal uncle asked him about the whereabouts of Krishna and Vasudev
With these words, being pleased, he met Akrur.1010.
After sitting for a short while in the royal court, Akrur came to the aunt
On seeing Kunti, he bowed down his head
(Kunti) began to ask, Krishna is happy, whose success is spread over the whole earth.
She asked about the health of Krishna and was pleased to know about the welfare of Vasudev, Devaki and also Krishna, whose approbation had spread throughout the world.1011.
In the meantime Vidura had come
On coming he had touched the feet of the mother of Arjan, he also asked Akrur about Krishna with affection
Vidura was absorbed so much in the affectionate talk about Krishna that he forgot about any other matter
Knowing about the welfare of all, he blessed them, he obtained great comfort ending his anxiety.1012.
Speech of Kunti:
SWAYYA
He (Krishna) is mourning in Mathura, why has Krishna forgotten me?
“Krishna is absorbed in his plays in Mathura and has forgotten me,” Kunti said in a loud voice, “I have been greatly aggrieved by the behaviours of the people (Kaurvas) of this place
“My husband has passed away and the children are still minor
Therefore, O Akrur! I am in great agony and ask you whether Krishna will also communicate with us.1013.
Saddened, (Kunti) spoke to Akrura (all those things) by which the blind king was enraged.
“The blind king Dhritrashtra is angry with us,” this was told by Kunti to Akrur and said further, “O Akrur! please tell Krishna that all of them are agonising us
“Arjuna considers all of them as brother-like, but they do not respond likewise
How should I describe my anguish?” And saying thus, the tears rolled down from the eyes of Kunti as if some straw was troubling her eye.1014.
Please say my request to Krishna that I have drowned in the ocean of great sorrow.
“O Akrur! tell Krishna that I have been drowned in the ocean of sorrow and am living only on your name and best wishes
“The sons of the king are making great efforts to kill my sons
O Akrur! tell Krishna that without him we are all helpless.”1015.
Saying such things, he sighed with great pain.
Saying this, Kunti heaved a long and sorrowful sigh and said further, “Whatever anguish I had in my heart, I have disclosed that
He will listen to my grief-stricken vithya, (go) and tell Sri Krishna Hatile.
“O Akrur! the hero of the Yadavas! you may please tell all my painful story to Krishna,” and again lamenting she said, ‘O the Lord of Braja! kindly help the poor creatures like us.’ “1016.
Speech of Akrur:
SWAYYA
Seeing the mother of Arjun in agony, Akrur said, “Krishna has great love for you
Your son will become the king and you will be in great comfort
“All the good omens will be on your side and your sons will agonise the enemies
They will obtain the kingdom and send the enemies to the abode of Yama.”1017.
Listening to the words of Kunti, Akrur thought of going
He bowed and left, in order to know the affection of people,
Whether they were with the Kaurvas or with the Pandavas, Akrur entered the city