Pṛthu
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Pṛthu is the emperor of the world who chased Bhumi when she withdrew vegetation, causing starvation among his people. He pursued her relentlessly, even when she transformed into a cow. Eventually, Bhumi submitted to him and allowed him to milk her to restore nourishment to the living beings.
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“Pṛthu got angry on hearing this and taking his bow Ajagava and several arrows went in search of the goddess of earth. The goddess got frightened and fled taking the form of a cow. She went to all lokas but Pṛthu followed her with his bow and arrows everywhere.”
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