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97. Indra cometh on his elephant Airavata. S'achi cometh in her 
chariot of flowers. Mother Earth cutteth his navel string. 
98. The Mother saith “ My son, my son. Show me the moon-face of 
my child. Why hath he come into the house, of a luckless one P 
99. “ Even now Kamsa’s scouts invest each house and room. He 
will dash thee to death upon a stone.” 
100. In a dark room Krishna is born, and he shineth pure and radiant 
as the moon-light. As he issueth from her womb, and falleth upon the 
ground, he speaketh unto her. 
Krishna spake. 
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101. “ I have dwelt in my mother’s womb, and have given her great 
pain. It is true it is a Sunday, but my mother’s face is pale as the Moon. 
102. “ Speedily my mother, come to Gokula, Kamsa must not escape.” 
But Devaki exclaimed, “ Alas!” and struck the pillow with her arm, saying 
“ Who will call me Krishna’s mother ?” 
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103. Every one rejoiced and gave vent to cries of victory. Vidyadha- 
ras danced, and Gandharvas sang with joy. 
Krishna spake. 
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101. “ My Father, hear my words. Make me a changeling in the 
house of Nanda the cow-herd.” 
Yashdeva spake. 
105. “ The first man-at-arms waketh and watcheth with bow and 
arrows in his hand. My child, when I see trident-bearers watching, my 
heart faileth me. 
106. “ Ulman and Surman wake and watch, and their voice is mighty. 
Other staff-bearers and spear-bearers wake and watch in all directions. 
107. “ My child, shield-bearers wake and watch with shields upon 
their shoulders. Gun-bearers wake and watch with guns in their hands. 
108. “ Nepsu the man-at-arms waketh and watcheth behind the 
palace. 
109. “ My child, the fort and moat are all awake. Every one is now 
present. Faithful old servants of King Kamsa wake and watch around. 
110. “ On the backs of elephants mahauts watch. On horseback sit 
watchmen ready. Eight trumpeters sound bugles night and day. 
111. “ My child, scholars and teachers alike wake for thee. How, 
Krishna, my Son, can I take thee away.” 
112. Krishna heard these words with delight, and began to call • for 
the goddess of sleep: and while he was yet calling, she appeared. 
113. With hands clasped the goddess of sleep made obeisance. 
“ Wherefore hath My Lord called me?” 
