Chapter 2: chapter 2

Narad continued explaining about srishti avirbhav(creation of universe),"Brahmdev created initially matha Saraswati, goddess of knowledge and wisdom. She helped him in creation of universe. He then created ten sons from his mind, who're popularly known as "Manasputhr"(mind-borne sons). They're Rishi Angiras, Atri, Pulasthya, Pulahu, Daksh Prajapathi, Kratu, Bhrigu, Vashista and finally me. Your mathasri, Khyati is the daughter of Daksh Prajapathi and his wife, Prasuti. His another daughter, Aditi is married to Kasyap Prajapathi, who's one of the greatest saptarshis. Laxmi and Narayan introduced their anshs in Aditi's garbh(stomach) and also in garbhs of all other Kasyap's wives. Aditi gave birth to all dev, Indra, Agni, Vayu, Varun etc. Kasyap also gave birth to all living organisms, birds, animals, serpents, trees, fish, cows, yaksh, even asur.Narayan's presence is found in every object in this universe. He is the preserver, protector and sustainer of this whole world. He maintains the cosmic harmony in the world and protects Dharma."Narad's description about Narayan excited Laxmi more."Devarshi!! Could you please also explain me his swaroop (appearance)??""Narayan Narayan", Narad clapped his khartal with a grin and told,"It's my fortune to tell about his enormous swaroop. He resides in vaikunth on his ananth seshnpanp(bed of seshnag serpent).He has four arms with dark blue complexion. His holds a conch shell, also known as "Panchajanya" in one of his hands which symbolizes "om" sound. Om sound represents the primeval sound of creation and the three states of mind, waking state , dreaming state, state of deep sleep. It also denotes atman(inner soul) and brahman(ultimate destiny i.e.paramatma) that means it's the spiritual sound which frees us from all manacles of this jeevan chakr(cycles of birth and death) and unifies in his soul.His another hand holds a gada(mace), also known as "Kaumudaki". It represents his unlimited powers and also physical, mental strength. Another hand holds a lotus (padma) which represents glorious existence and liberation. It symbolizes the beautiful ananth srishti and his purity.Another hand holds a sudarshana chakra(discus) which represents mind. It's a spinning disk like weapon which he uses to destroy all the evil and also represents wheel of time. He wears Vyjayanti mala (garland) on his neck which represents panchbhoot(air, water, land, fire,sky).He is the source of all energies from atomic, cosmic and spiritual. He is of infinite energy. He's the supreme. His leelas are endless"Narad felt ecstasy when he's explaining Vishnu's appearance. Laxmi imagined a form of Vishnu when Narad was explaining his structure. Narad also created love towards Vishnu inside Laxmi's heart.Narad finally ended," Laxmi! I think it's enough today! I have to leave, it's delaying for me"Child Laxmi got dejected as Narad ended narrating Vishnu's stories so fast. She adjured her,"Devarshi! I'ld like to hear more stories about him. Could you please come tomorrow also to tell me about Narayan??"Devarshi felt delighted a lot inside as he successfully completed his purpose he came.He said,"Definitely! Laxmi!" and before leaving gave her the idol of Narayan,"This is the idol of my prabhu, my life, Narayan!! He provides us moksha just by praying this idol"Laxmi took it gladly, went inside her room and kept there on the table near her bed.Narad was about to set off to vaikunth. He paid pranam to Bhrigu,"Rishi Bhrigu! It's time for me to leave! I had a great time teaching your daughter. She's very intelligent and grasped everything I said".Bhrigu was gladdened."Dhanyavad Devarshi! Could you please come tomorrow also to teach her??? I wish her to be the most wise human on earth. Only you can make her", adjured Bhrigu hailing Devarshi."Surely. How can I deny request of my brother", grinned Narad and left the ashram.Later came, with his bright swaroop, the son of Bhrigu, the guru of daityas, the most skillful and talented teacher of the world and one of the main navagrah adhipati, "Shukracharya" to meet his father. Bhrigu welcomed him with great pleasure and affection. It had been a long time they saw each other.Meanwhile in vaikunth, Narayan expressed his gratitude to Narad ,"Devarshi!! You performed an outstanding unmemorable role in the union of Paramatma and Parameswar by creating love inside Laxmi towards Narayan. The universe ever remembers your contribution""Dhanyosmi Prabhu!!! It's my fortune to be a part of this mahatkarya",hailed Narad.Bhrigu asked Shukracharya,"I informed you beta that Ugadi special puja is in morning.Why did you delay then?? I waited a long for my son's arrival and it's over too"Shukracharya told,"Sorry pithasree!! I was actually busy teaching my asur students. I can't leave them in middle of the lessons and come. You already knew the aim of my life hainna, to take revenge on that Vishnu and retribute all dev for the murder of my mother, Kavyamata"As soon as Bhrigu heard the name of his wife, Kavyamata, he fell distressed remembering the past.Many years back,Shukr was young and studying under his father. At that time, Asur used to destroy all yagnas and homas which are done for gods and kill various sages. Dev came to save the sages and stop the asur. A fierce battle started between the both and dev were winning. Asuras ran away from the battlefield and sought Kavyamata shelter in Bhrigu's ashram. She pitied on them and as she/her husband didn't have any enmity with asur, she promised them that she would protect them from gods. She created a shield around her ashram. Dev couldn't enter that ashram because of celestial powers of Kavyamata and her shield. Dev approached Vishnu and cries out about demon's wicked acts."Kamalanayana! These asurs might harm the innocent people and us again. Please end them and save us lord". Vishnu gave his abhaya and reached Bhrigu's ashram and requested Kavyamata to leave asurs and remove the shield. But Kavyamata refused to give up her dharma by betraying her refugees. Vishnu was unable to convince her. Atlast he had to destroy the shield with his sudarshanachakra. Kavyamata stood before him and didn't let him reach asur. Hence Vishnu had to kill her too with his sudarshanachakra and also he ended all demons. Bhrigu who returned to the ashram, found the dead body of his beloved wife and what happened in his absence. In wrath and rage, he cursed Vishnu ,"Vishnu!! You separated my beloved patni from me and devastated me. I'm cursing you that you should take countless births on earth and fall in the cycles of birth and death."Narad, who was watching conversation between Shukr and Bhrigu too remembered that incident and expressed his doubt before Narayan,"Prabhu! Bhrigu is a normal human being. How can he curse paramatma and why did you accept that??"Narayan with an enchanting smile on his lips, replied,"Devarshi! It's all my maya. Whatever happens on the earth is my maya. Bhrigu didn't actually curse but performed an important role in several mahatkaryas going to be happened in future. I'll lay births to eradicate all the evil, restore dharma and liberate good from cycles of birth and death."TO BE CONTINUED...