Bala Kanda Sarga - 54

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Bala Kanda Sarga - 54

 

Om Asmadgurubhyo Namaha

Srimathe Ramanujaya Namaha

 

Vishvamithra was livid with Vashishta's decision of not parting with Sabala.

While everybody watched, Vishvamithra tried to walk away with the cow by pulling

on her rope. Sabala started crying and said to Vashishta "You are like a father

to me, and I had served You well, why are You letting them take me away from You

and my place of residence?" Then she shook herself free from the king and ran

back to Vashishta. The king now ordered his soldiers to take her by force, at

which time Sabala, crying and roaring like a thunder, said, "Oh, son of Brahma!

Oh Brahmarishi! Why are these solders taking me away? Did you discard me? "For

those words, Vashishta looking at the cow sorrowfully said, "Sabala, I am not

abandoning you. You didn't displease me in any way. But, this king is behaving

arrogantly, with his power. I am a Rishi. I don't have enough strength to stop

them from dragging you away. He is powerful Kshathriya king. He is the ruler of

this kingdom. He is having akshouhini of soldiers. This is the reason; I am

unable to help you. "Understanding Vashishta's words Sabala said, "Oh

Brahmarishi! Kshathriya's power is only physical, which is not real strength. A

Brahman, who has knowledge of supreme (Brahmajnaana) is more powerful than that

person. No one can measure up to your strength. In this world, You are

unparalleled in strength and knowledge. If you permit me, I will defeat his

arrogance. Vashishta replied, "In that case, create a powerful army which can

overcome the enemy". Soon Sabala created a mighty army by screaming out once and

from that scream, hundreds of soldiers called "Paplavas" were created. While

Vishvamithra watched, his soldiers were destroyed by just a scream from the cow.

Now angered Vishvamithra, with his powerful weapons killed Paplavas. Sabala now,

created another army which consisted of Shakus, Yavanas who were powerful and

energetic. They were holding long sword and wearing yellow colored cloths. They

appeared like a fire ball and killed more of Visvamithra's soldiers. On the

other hand, Vishvamithra also continued to kill Paplavas with his weapons.

 

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