Uttar Kaanda
209 - Dialogue between Lord Siva and Goddess Parvati; Garuda's delusion; Garuda listens to Sri Rama's story and to an account of His glory from Kakabhusundi
Chaupais
Description
They who feel satiated with hearing the exploits of Sri Rama have little known their peculiar sapor. Even those great sages who have attained final beatitude in their very lifetime constantly hear the praises of Sri Hari. To him who seeks to cross the ocean of worldly existence, the narrative of Sri Rama serves as a secure bark. Nay, the praises of Sri Hari are delightful to the ear and pleasing to the mind even of the sensualist. Is there in this world anyone with ears to hear, whom the exploits of Sri Rama (the Lord of the Raghus) do not delight. Stupid are those creatures and indeed killers of their soul, whom the narrative of Sri Rama does not attract." While You sang what You have chosen to call, "the Manasa Lake of Sri Hari's exploits" I listened, my lord, with boundless joy. You have just told me that this charming story was recited by Kakabhusundi to Garuda.