Baal Kaanda
28 - A dialogue between Siva and Parvati
Chaupais
Description
Yet you have expressed the same old doubts again, so that all those who repeat or hear this account may be benefited thereby. The ears of those who have never heard the stories of Sri Hari are no better than snake-holes. The eyes of those who have not blessed them with the sight of saints are as good as the sham eyes in a peacock's tail. The heads that bow not at the soles of Sri Hari or of one's preceptor are just like bitter pumpkins. Those who have cherished not in their heart the spirit of devotion to Sri Hari are as good as dead, though living. The tongue that does not sing the praises of Rama is just like the tongue of a frog. The heart which does not rejoice to hear the tales of Sri Hari is hard as adamant and cruel indeed. Hear, O Girija, the exploits of Sri Rama, which prove beneficial to the gods and mystify the demons."