Verse 32

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I am Mucukunda· Verses 32–36

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As for us, tiger among men, we are of Iksvaku, no better than kshatriyas in name only. I am called Mucukunda, the son of Yauvanasva, lord. Worn out by long waking, my senses knocked down by sleep, I lay here in this empty place as I pleased, and now someone has got me up. And he too has been burnt to ash, surely by his own wickedness. And straight after that you were seen, glorious one, who cut enemies down. We cannot look long at you for your splendour, which is not to be borne; our force is gone. Greatly favoured one, those who wear bodies should honour you. Spoken to so by the king, the Bhagavan, who brings beings into being, laughed and answered in a voice as deep as a thundercloud: