Rukmini’s Letter to Krishna – Story
Krishna, who was reclining on a couch saw an old man approaching and immediately getting down, took him by the arm and led him to his couch and gently said:
“Good sir, did you have a pleasant journey? Is Dharma followed in the land you come from? Are brahmins content with their lot? And other castes as well? If a brahmin is satisfied with what he gets and if he is a friend of all and humble and selfless, I bow to him. And is the ruler helpful to all? Dear to me is such a ruler. Now, tell me the purpose of your visit!”
The old brahmin blessed Krishna and handed him the letter.
Rukmini’s letter to Krishna
Hearing your noble qualities sung by minstrels
And your great charm, you have entered my heart
And pray! Don’t think me immodest
For which modest maiden, however high born
Can help loving a hero like you, peerless among men
I have chosen you, I am yours and therefore allow not the Chedi prince to touch me
The lion allows not a wolf to snatch its food
If I have acquired any merit in previous births, by penance, rites, worship of elders or by giving alms, May my hand be touched only by Krishna and not by any
one else.
If you say ” You are within the lady’s quarters, How can I get at you, guarded as you are”
I shall tell you how “When tomorrow I go out to worship at Bhavani’s temple as our custom is Guarded by soldiers, come incognito, conquer them
And marry me by the Rakshasa rite as reward to heroes
If O! Lotus eyed Lord! If I do not get your grace, I shall starve myself to death. This is certain.
The Brahmin said “These are the contents of my message. Ponder over this and do whatever you think is fit”.
On hearing this Krishna was greatly pleased and taking the brahmin by the arm said “I too am devoted to her and I am not getting any sleep. I shall free her even as the sacrificial fire is freed from the fuel.”
Then, Krishna abducted Rukmini and married her.
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