The Purana Index v1.c5.s8.171

v1.c5.s8.171

Candragupta (II)—the unrighteous minister of Haihaya who advised the king to get by peace or force the cow of Jamadagni so that he could ever have plenty. The king agreed and sent him to fetch the cow. Jamadagni argued that it was intended for religious purposes. The minister, without listening to those words had the animal bound. Jamadagni tied himself to the cow, and being beaten fell down dead. The cow kicked off her fetters and flew into heaven. The minister reported the matter to the king who returned to his city greatly dejected. Br. III. 28. 31-7, 29 8 ff.