Mb033. Krishna's Vow Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran

MAHABHARATA

The untimely death of Sisupala,
It provoked his friend Salva.
Angry he became with Krishna.
He laid a siege on Dwaraka.

In the midst of sea an island,
There none could easily land.
The city was well garrisoned,
With a strong army stationed.

All city gates were sealed.
Ready to fight in war field,
Warriors stood around alert.
Day and night vigil they kept.

All bridges were destroyed.
Intelligent spies were deployed.
In the ports ships were banned.
All strategies well planned.

Krishna loved Dwaraka well.
But now it looked like a hell.
With His disc in the battle field,
The adamant Salva He killed.

Thereafter He came to know,
All about the dice-game show.
Pandavas how they were,
To see them He went there.

"To the assembly I was dragged,
To hear what all they bragged.
I was disgraced before men,
Their mouths opened none."

"The strength of Bhima
And the bow of Arjuna,
Where they had gone
I was disrobed when? "

"You also let me down,
Oh Krishna, I was alone,
Here and there I ran,
As a disgraced woman."

Draupadi cried and told.
Krishna was deeply moved.
In strong words He said then
He would take proper action.

"By my words I stand,
Oh sister, understand.
Take note of this vow,
What I declare now."

"Let Heavens fall down
Let Himalayas be blown.
Let seven oceans dry up.
Let Earth gets split up."

"I'm here to do justice,
Prevails when the vice.
They will face death,
And be off this earth."

"Had I been there that day,
I could have stopped the play.
But with Salva I was fighting,
When Sakuni was cheating."

More strength these words gave.
They became happy and brave,
After knowing He was on their side,
And He would come to their aid.

Krishna returned to Dwaraka,
With Arjuna's wife Subhadra,
And Abhimanyu their son,
Accompanied by His men.