528 Translation of the " Vichitra Ndtak." [No. 7. 



The wheels of Time, to whom all bow, roll throughout the universal 

 world. Rama, Krishna, the Sun and the Moon, — -all acknowledge the 

 supremacy of Time. 



Krishna, whom the world even now so lauds, Brahma, /Siva, Jogis, 

 Gods, Devils, celestial musicians, snakes, the four Divisions of the 

 World, — all originated in Time, and are subservient to him. Time 

 alone is independent of every thing. 



[Note. — Here follow a string of praises, which have already been 

 translated : indeed the Vichitra Natak abounds in repetitions.] 



Protect me, who resemble the stubble in the field, there is none that 

 assisteth the poor like unto thee. Oh ! pardon my offences, though I 

 am always erring. Their coffers are never empty, who serve thee. 

 I trust in Time's powerful arm for protection in this Iron age. 



In one moment Time destroyed millions of demons, like Sumb and 

 Nirsumb. In an instant he overthrew Tambarlochan and Chand, and 

 Munda, also Chama, Baktachen and Sankhchur. So mighty is 

 Time ! I regard none, I care for no one but Time. 



Time hath annihilated Mtind, Madhkitab, Miir, Ag, and thousands 

 like unto them ; who scorned to cover their bodies with shields, whom 

 water could not drown, nor fire consume, at the sight of Time's sword, 

 they fled. 



In one second Time vanquished Ravan, Mheravan and Kumbhkaran, 

 also Barud, Nadh and Akampan, who battling successfully against 

 death, conquering Kumb and Sakiimb, and devastating the whole 

 world, at length washed their reeking blades in the seven oceans. The 

 most mighty, succumb to Time. 



If it were possible to avoid Time, whither wouldst thou fly ? His 

 sword is ever before thee, whither wouldst thou wander ? His sword 

 is ever near thee ! The thing hath not yet been begotten, over which 

 Time hath no controul. Idiot ! if therefore thou canst not escape 

 from Time, wherefore do you not cheerfully fall down and worship 

 Him? 



Many worship Krishna and Vishnu, and profoundly venerate 

 Brahma, Mohammad, and even the ocean, but they have not escaped 

 from Time, their devotion has not profited them a cowrie, their sacri- 

 fices have gained them nothing. When Time willed it, they died. 

 Why do ye waste your labours, oh ye vain worshippers? Ye toil 



