Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 10.4

10.4

On the day of the Raje's death there was an earthquake. A comet appeared in the sky and meteors were showered from heaven. At night double rainbows became visible. All the eight directions assumed a fiery appearance. The water of the Sri Sambhu Mahadev tank became blood red. The fishes leaped out of the water and the water became fishless. These evil omens took place. Then the Raje's body was burnt with sandal wood and bel wood. The queens, the Karkuns and the household officers all said that Rajaram, the younger son, should perform the necessary rites. Everybody lamented the loss. Rajaram also lamented much. Then it was settled that the funeral rites should be performed by the younger son. The elder son Sambhaji Raje was not present at that time. Consequently the younger son performed the rites. This is the biography of the Raje from the time of his birth to that of his death.