Story of Jasovanta Singh
Satsvarupa Dasa: Prabhupada once told a story to illustrate the kshatriya spirit. Jasovanta Singh was commanding general under Emperor Aurangzeb. In a battle, Jasovanta Singh met defeat, so he returned home to his palace. But the palace gate was closed. He sent a message to his queen informing her that he had returned home and asking why she had closed the gate. Upon hearing the message, the queen replied, "Who has returned home? Jasovanta Singh? No, no, it cannot be he. Jasovanta Singh would not return home after being defeated. He would either conquer or give up his life. The person at the door must be a pretender." So saying, she refused to open the door.
Reference: Srila Prabhupada Nectar by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami
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