Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 1.10.3

1.10.3

In his mind he meant — the first (for) Sri Sambhu Mahadev, the second (for) Sri Bhavani, the third (for) the Maharaja his father ; — in this manner were the salutes offered. And the Badshah ordered him to stand on the right side, near (and below) Jasvant Sing Maharaj, the Raja of Navkot of Marvad. The Raje and his son stood (accordingly). (The Raje) asked Ram Sing — " Who is the neighbour in front of us ? " Ram Sing answered — " Maharaj Jasvant Sing." On hearing so, the Raje got angry (and) said — " An Omrao like Jasvant Sing, whose back my soldiers have seen ! why should I stand below him ?" Saying so in his anger, he began to beg of Ram Sing (his) dagger, (threatening) to kill the Maharaja with the dagger — that hung by Ram Sing's waist. Then Ram Sing began to counsel him to be patient. When these words were being exchanged, the Badshah became aware [of the tumult]. He asked — "What is the matter ? " Ram Sing replied— "The tiger is a wild animal of the forests, he feels hot. Something has happened." As he said so, fear grew in the Badshah's mind. There was no knowing what might happen. Therefore the Badshah said to Ram Sing—" Go (back) with the Raje to (his) quarters. To-morrow (we) will have an interview at leisure." As he said so, the Raje, his son, and Ram Sing and the Raje's men, all returned to his quarters. When the Raje was gone, the Badshah felt relieved. " A great evil is over. I and Sivaji have seen each other " — So saying he remained (silent).