The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-26

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 This tale long ago proceeded from the mouth of Siva, who was melted to it by his love for the daughter of the venerable chief of mountains, even as nectar Sprang from the ocean when Mandara was churned in ik Whoever passionately loves it sriumphs over obstacles and ac. quires prosperity, and through the avor of Siva it gives the burden of immortality on earth. May the water-swea, of Siva but lately course from the embrace of Ganri protect you, which sweat is used by the god of love as the weapon oi Varuna when afraid of the fire of Siva's eyes. Nov listen ts that wonderful taie of the Vidlyadharas which Pushpadanta, that best of Ganas, heard on Mount kailasa from the mouth of him whose matted locks are like a burden, which Kanab. hui heard on earth from Vavar1ehi, and Gunadhya from kanabhuti, aud Satava. hama from Gunadhya. There is coun. try called Vatsa, made by the Creator as a rival on earth for allaying the pride of heaven. There is in the middle portion of it great city called Kansambi, the abode of pleasure of Lakshmi, like an car ornament of the earth. tn 1t there was Raja Satanika. descended from the family of the Pandavas, who was the son of Jayamejaya and grandson of Parks hit, the great grandson of Abhimanyu. The first male of this race was Aijima, the strength of whose arms was mani tested as a support against the arm of Siva. His wife was the earth. and Vish- numati, his queen one produced jewels, the other did not produce so much as A son. One day when the king was wan dering about through his love for the chase, he made acquaintance in the for. est with the sage Sandi "a. This excel lent sage came to kansambi and caused the queen Of this Rala who was desrous of son to eat an oblation prepared by purified sacred tests. Then his son was born named Sahasvanika And the father was adorned by him as worth is by modesty. Then in course Of time Satani- ka made that son heir-apparent to the throne, and devoted himself to pleasure, and not to thoughts of the burdens of earth. Then a war having broken out with the Asuras, Matali was sent as a messenger to this Raja 10 ask for help. Then he turned over his son and bis k:agdon: into the possession oi his chief minister named Yogundhava and his commander-in-chief named Supra,ika. and went with Mataii to Indra to destroy the Asuras in fight. The king killed many Asu.as, Yam madanshra being the chief of them, and found death there in the battle before the eyes of Indra. The body was brought back to Matali and the queen followed after her lord, and the royal power descended to his son Sahasvanika. Wonderful to tell, when the king ascended the throne of his father the heads of the kings everywhere ap- peared bent down with the burden. Then Indra sent Ma'ali to bring tha; Sshasva- nika, the son of his friend, to heaven, to he present at this festival of bis victory over his enemies. There the Rsja seeing the gods accompanied by their beloved ones sporting in the garden of Nandana, ard longing for wife suitable for him. self, was filled with sorrow. Then Indra perceiving this desire said to him: 70, Raja, away with despondency, this desire of yours shall be fulfilled. for there has been born upon the earth suitable wife long ago destined for you. Listen to this story which 1 will now relate to you :: Long ago went to the assembly of the gods in order to see Brahma, and Vasu named Vidhumi, followed after me
 While we stood there an Apsxras named Alambasha came to sec Brahma, her gaf- ments floating in the wind. The Vasu having seen her fell violently in love, and the Apssras also had her eyes immediate ly attracted by his form. When Brahma saw that, he looked me in the face, and 1, knowing his meaning. in anger cured those two. Be incarnate in the world Of mortals. you two iIi- behaved, and there become man and wife. That vasu has been born ss you, Sahasvanika, the son of the King Sstanika, ss sn ornament to the race of the moon. ThstApsasas also was born in Ayodhya, the daughter sf King Ksitavarman, Mdgavati by name, and sas shall become your vifs. The flame Of love enhisdled by these words of Indra' inmsdiaseiy bisssd up furioustv in the psss;onate hHaxt of