Passage 3

In English

The moment heard these words, he flew into a rage. He jumped down from the chariot, seized by the hair, unsheathed his sword to cut off her head. , who was the very embodiment of peace, truth and righteousness, held 's hands and asked him why he was worried so much over the prospect of death. "Death is inevitable, whether today or in time to come. Whatever you may do to protect yourself, death will come in its own time even if you hide yourself in a forest. All beings that are born are destined to die. ! The ethereal voice declared that death will come to you from the hands of the eighth child (of ) and not immediately There are many years ahead before the eighth child. It is not proper that you should lose your temper. Release the girl whom you had loved as your sister. I shall hand over to you every child that is born to her." When gave his pledge, realised the truth of his words and released from his hold. returned to his palace without getting back into the chariot.