Baal Kaanda
33 - The story of king Pratapabhanu
Chaupais
Description
Invigorated by king Pratapabhanu's might, the charming earth became a cow of plenty as it were (yielded all one's coveted products). The people were happy and free from all sorrows and both men and women were good-looking and virtuous. The minister, Dharmaruci, was devoted to the feet of Sri Hari; in the interest of his royal master he advised him on state policy everyday. Preceptors, gods, saints, manes and Brahmanas- the king invariably served them all. Whatever duties have been enjoined on a king in the Vedas, he gladly and devoutly performed. He bestowed gifts of various kinds everyday and listened to the best scriptures including the Vedas and the Puranas. In all holy places he constructed many small and big wells and tanks, flower gardens and lovely orchards, dwellings for the Brahmanas and beautiful temples of wonderful architecture.