The mother said this, “O friend! my mind is extremely happy
I am a sacrifice to this day, when my son has been married.”2004.
End of the chapter entitled “Description of the abduction of Rukmani and Her Marriage” in Krishnavatara (Based on Dasam Skandh) in Bachittar Natak.
Description of the Birth of Pradyumna
DOHRA
The husband and wife passed many days in comfort and then Rukmani became pregnant.2015.
SORTHA
A heroic child named Pradyumna was born, whom the world know as a great warrior and conqueror of war.2016.
SWAYYA
When the child was only tan days of age, a demon named Shambar stole him and threw him in the sea, where he was swallowed by a fish
A fisherman caught that fish and brought it to Shambar, who, getting pleased, sent it to the kitchen for cooking.2017.
When the belly of the fish was torn open, a beautiful child was seen there
The kitchen maid was filled with pity
Narada came and said to her, “He is your husband
” And that women, considering his her husband, brought him up.2018.
CHAUPAI
After being brought up for a good deal of time, he thought about a woman in his mind
The woman also, with sexual desire, said this to the son of Rukmani.2019.
Then Mainvati said this, “You are the son of Rukmani and also my husband
The demon Shambar had stolen you and thrown you into the sea.2020.
“Then a fish had swallowed you and that fish was also caught
The fisherman brought it to Shambar, where he sent it to me for cooking.2021.
“When I tore open the belely of the fish, I saw you there
My, mind became pitiful and at the same time Narada said to me.2022.
“That he is the incarnation of Kamadeva (the god of love), whom you seek day and night
I have served you, considering you as my husband and seeing you now I am under the impact of sexual desire.2023.
“When, because of Shiva’s anger, your body was burnt to ashes, then I had meditated on Shiva, who, getting pleased, had bestowed on me this boon that the same husband would be attained by me.”2024.
DOHRA
“Then I became a kitchenmaid of Shambar
Now Shiva has made you the same charming one.”2025.
SWAYYA