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
"Listen, dear one : the object for which I came has already been fully accomplished and I have also had the privilege of seeing you. At the very sight of your most holy hermitage my infatuation, doubt and many misconceptions have been removed. Now, dear one, narrate to me with due reverence the most sacred story of Sri Rama, which is ever delightful and a cure for all sufferings. This is what I beg of you again and again." The moment Bhusundi heard Garuda's prayer, humble, sincere, loving; delightful and pious, a supreme joy diffused over his soul and he commenced recounting the virtues of Sri Rama (the Lord of the Raghus). First of all, with fervent devotion, O Bhavani, he gave an elaborate description of the lake of Sri Rama's exploits. Next he told about Narada's terrible infatuation and then of Ravana's incarnation. Thereafter he sang the story of the Lord's descent and then recounted with deep interest His childlike sports.