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arrows of such a valiant king BhÅ«midevÄ« went to him and trembling with fear said "Oh king, why do you make such a persistent attempt, to kill me which would be the great sin of StrÄ«vadha? (killing a woman)." The RÄjÄ replied that there was no sin in killing wicked persons. The goddess asked what refuge was there for the people if the earth was destroyed. The king said that he would protect his people by the power of his yoga. BhÅ«midevÄ« was frightened and she said "Oh king, I shall give you back all I have destroyed in the form of milk. Therefore, virtuous as you are, if you are really interested in the welfare of the people I shall allow you to milk me and take back everything you want. Do bring a calf."
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and arms, struck the demon with one fang. The mean son of Diti, with his huge body pounded, died. Seeing the earth fallen (from the demonās head), he lifted it with his fang, and putting it on Åeį¹£aās head as before, took up the form of a
Tortoise. Seeing great Viį¹£į¹u of the form of the hog, all deities and sages, with their bodies bowed with devotion, praised him.
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Pį¹thu got angry on hearing this and taking his bow
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sages are stated to have been milked from the earth, and the virtues and the truths that characterise animals may be attributed to her as well:
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