Sabalai fights the Battle
When King Kaushika came to know Sage Vasishtaa will not spare the Cow Sabalai, he started to drag the Cow with brute force. That Cow Sabalai was crying and saying “ I have not done any wrong doing to this Saint Vasishtaa. I have been his delight , Joy and he has immense Love for me. I also have limitless devotion untowards him, still he has forsaken me and why is he watching me being abducted?” saying this Sabalai was breathing heavily often. It kicked the Soldiers to different directions and fell at Sage Vasishtaa’s feet and said “ Hey Master! the son of God Brahma Did you forsake me? do you want me to be brushed aside? This soldiers are using Force, please order me “ and Salabai started crying aloud like the thundering clouds and Dhundhubi instrument which reverberates in hoarse voice and Lamented. Sage Vasishtaa unable to bear the pain of Sabalai as though She was his sister said “Daughter! I have not forsaken you. You have not done any wrong unto me. This Great Valourous King is dragging you proud of his enormous physical strength. Where is his 100,000 Soldiers Defence Forces and this Saint of me who is doing prayers in this forest? Furher he is our ruler King? It is unfair to punish him with Powers I have acquired with Penance. He is born warrior, He is protector of the World, He is the Owner of a Vast Kingdom. He has strength of Missiles and Archery. His 4 Divisions of Defence forces are there to support him. What can I do ? replied Sage Vasishtaa. Sabalai bowed unto him and replied “ Hey Master! You are son of God Brahma. You are greatest amongst Brahma Rishis(Godly Saints)one who radiates Aura earned through Penance and Austerities. After all What is the Strength of a Warrior in comparison to a Brahmin’s Power acquired by Penance? Your Prowess is beyond reach of explanation by words or for that matter even imagination. Who else is stronger than you ? Agreed Vishwamithra is Valourous and but can he match your Radiance? Because of your Penance my strength has crown. You please send me . I will destroy this wicked person’s strength and Proud Arrogance in no time.” Sage Vasishtaa commanded Sabalai“ Please create Army which can destroy the Enemy”.
Immediately Sabalai Shouted ‘Hoomba’. From that sound emananted countless Paplavas and they destroyed Kaushika (Vishwamithra’s) Defence Forces. King Kaushika got angry and killed many a Paplavas with Missiles and Arrows. Immediately Sablai created countless Sagars & Yavanas who are very great Strongmen who were Golden Lotus hue in complexion. With sharp swords and wearing Golden dresses were looking like raging fire balls when it falls on a Cotton mound they destroyed part of Kaushika’s Army. Enraged Kaushika slayed with his Misslies many a Yavana, Kambhoja Paplavas and cut them into pieces. (Slokas 23)
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