The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c24.165

v1.c24.165

Two years later, on December 24th, 1610, Fr. Vico wrote to Fr. Laerzio from Madura itself: "Two months ago a petty King, feudatory to the great Naique (Nayak), by name Utappa Naique, came to us. He was a man of very good nature, and desirous of finding the way to heaven. This man on reaching the chamber of the Aiyer prostrated himself, his face touching the ground; nor did he stand up till requested by the Father twice or thrice. He spoke with the Father about the misery of this life, and about the certainty of death. Finally, he earnestly begged the Father to come to his own country, as he was much interested in being instructed in our doctrine" ².