Baal Kaanda
29 - Causes of Sri Rama's Descent
Chaupais
Description
"In the Himalaya mountains there was a most sacred cave; the beautiful heavenly stream (Ganga) flowed near by. The sight of this most holy and charming hermitage highly attracted the mind of the celestial sage Narada. Seeing the mountain, the river and the forest glades, his heart developed love for the feet of Laksmi's lord. The thought of Sri Hari broke the spell of the curse* (pronounced by Daksa, which did not allow him to stay at one place); and his mind, which was naturally sinless, fell into a trance. Seeing the sage's condition, Indra (the chief of gods) became apprehensive. Summoning the god of love, he received him with great honour and said, "For my sake go with your associates!" The god of love (who has a fish emblazoned on his standard) set out gladdened at heart. Indra apprehended that the celestial sage sought to occupy his abode. Those who are lustful and grasping are afraid of everyone like the evil-minded crow.