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Updated: May 14, 2025
Whoever he was, both Nagendra and Kamal Mani consented to Surja Mukhi's proposal. Therefore it was resolved that when Nagendra went home Kunda Nandini should accompany him. Every one consented with delight, and Kamal also prepared some ornaments. How blind is man to the future!
"The Gandharva continued, 'Then, O bull in Bharata's race, Nandini, alarmed at the sight of Viswamitra's troops and terrified by Viswamitra himself, approached the Rishi still closer, and said, 'O illustrious one, why art thou so indifferent to my poor self afflicted with the stripes of the cruel troops of Viswamitra and crying so piteously as if I were masterless? Hearing these words of the crying and persecuted Nandini, the great Rishi lost not his patience nor turned from his vow of forgiveness.
My reason for not telling you beforehand is that you would not have allowed me to go. Now I beg this boon from you, that you will make no search for me. I have no hope that I shall ever see you again. While Kunda Nandini remains I shall not return to this place, and should I be sought for I shall not be found. I am now a poor wanderer. In the garb of a beggar I shall go from place to place.
The spot was sacred and abounded with birds and beasts. And there bloomed at all times of the year flowers of every season. And, O best of Bharata's race, that foremost of virtuous men, the son of Varuna, practised his ascetic penances in those woods abounding with sweet roots and water. The virtuous son of Varuna obtained Nandini for his Homa rites.
But, O Nandini, even Viswamitra is taking thee away by force, what can I do in this matter, as I am a forgiving Brahmana?
Causing his boat to be got ready, Nagendra returned to Govindpur with Kunda Nandini. Kunda had almost forgotten her dream; while journeying with Nagendra it recurred to her memory, but thinking of his benevolent face and kindly character, Kunda could not believe that any harm would come to her from him. In like manner there are many insects who, seeing a destructive flame, enter therein.
"Hurrah! Yes, Kunda. Three cheers for Kunda Nandini! I adore her." "I have come from Kunda Nandini." "Hurrah! Speak! speak! What has she sent you to say? Yes, I remember; why should it not be? For three years we have loved each other." Hira was astonished, but wishing to hear more, she said: "I did not know you had loved so long. How did you first make love to her?"
"I have scorched myself, why do I not die?" Nagendra, shutting the sash, moves away. Cruel! what harm you have done. You have no business waking in the night; go to sleep. Kunda Nandini is dying; let her die! she would gladly do so to save you a headache. Now the lightened window has become dark. Looking looking wiping her eyes, Kunda Nandini arose and took the path before her.
Kamal, frowning, said: "Listen to this singing if it pleases you, sister. I shall go away." She went, and Surja Mukhi also left, with a displeased countenance. Of the rest of the women, those who relished the song remained, the others left; Kunda Nandini stayed. She did not understand the hidden meaning of the songs, she scarcely even heard them.
No, Nagendra, your dying would not save Surja Mukhi; but it would be well for you to die. After a time Surja Mukhi sat up; again clasping her husband's feet, she said: "Grant me one boon." "What is it?" "Remain one month longer at home. If in that time we do not find Kunda Nandini, then go; I will not keep you." Nagendra went out without reply.
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