Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 22.4

22.4

"The result will not be happy if I do not go. I have done this for restoring religion. God has put my father to such troubles on my account. Nothing can now be done by diplomacy or by my personal visit. If the Maharaja comes to such an end I shall commit suicide. I found no other way out of it. If I march upon Bijapur and fight, they will give him more trouble." While troubled with such thoughts the Maharaja received the following message from the goddess, "I will allow no mishap to befall the Raje. This difficulty will be presently removed." The Maharaja was pleased at this message and sent the following answer (to Bijapur). — "What destiny has in store for you will happen to you. I shall do according to my destiny." Sahaji produced this letter and said, [39] — "My son has gone out of my hands. Do with me what you like" * * * Sahaji was then released at the prayer of Randulla Khan, Murar Pant and Sarja Khan.