Lanka Kaanda
163 - Bridging of the ocean by Nala and Nila; Sri Rama's installation of Sri Ramesvara
Chaupais
Description
The monkeys brought huge mountains, which were received like playballs by Nala and Nila. When the All-merciful saw the exceedingly beautiful construction of the bridge, He smiled and observed thus: "This is a most delightful and excellent spot; its glory is immeasurable and cannot be described in words. I will install (an emblem of) Lord Sambhu here: it is the crowning ambition of My heart." Hearing this the lord of the monkeys despatched a number of messengers, who invited and fetched all the great sages. Having installed an emblem of Lord Siva and worshipped It with due solemnity, He said, "No one else is so dear to Me as Siva. An enemy of Siva although he calls himself a devotee of Mine, cannot attain to Me even in a dream. He who is opposed to Sankara and yet aspires for devotion to Me is doomed to perdition, stupid and dull-witted as he is."