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His charge despite. being unfounded, rather hasty to say the least, made me
think seriously about the legend and gain comprehensive knowledge of Vasavamba's
origin, her role in molding a community to emerge as the torch-bearers in any
field they chanced to enter, particularly politics that dazzled and dazzled and
dazzled till even the dazzle of the effulgent Sun shrank in size and sheen.
I
read in the past small booklets visualizing the memorable role she played,
beginning with her descent from Kailas to bless the holy Kusuma Sreshti couple
and punishment she meted to emperor Vishnu Vardhan for his impetuous and
unbridled carnality and finally making an exit from this world by plunging
herself into fire-pit along with her loyal community elders, whose selfless
atmahuti brought them undying fame.
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