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Drumila, the Son of Jayanti Describes the Lord’s Avataras
“The gods said: ‘Those who worship Thee meet with many obstacles produced by the gods, because they are intent upon going beyond the celestial regions to attain Thy supreme abode.
“‘But the gods do not put any obstacle on those who pour into the fire the offerings which are their shares. When thou chosest to protect Thy devotees, Thou removest all obstacles. Thy devotees are protected byThy grace and they over come the various obstacles caused by the Devas.
“‘Some persons who get over the bondage of the ocean like hunger, thirst, heat, cold, the cravings of tongue, touch and the enjoyment of senses, come under the sway of useless anger and are drowned in a pit made by a cow’s hoof. They uselessly forsake the merit of their very hard Tapas.’
“While they were thus praising His qualities, the Lord Narayana, created various beautiful, radiant and fully adorned ladies for attending to the comforts of the guests. He wanted to humiliate their pride also.
“The Apsaras, whose beauty has dimmed by contrast to these new creations who were shining like Lakshmi, were lost in bewilderment at their lustre and fragrance. Then the Almighty Lord smilingly said to the humbled deities, ‘Choose as an ornament to Svarga one of these who is beautiful like you.’
“The Devas accepted the command, bowed their heads in silence and worshipped the Lord. They chose Urvasi, foremost among the Apsaras and returned to Svarga with her.
“They bowed to Indra and described the superior power of Narayana. All the Devas listened to it. Indra trembled in amazement when he heard this.
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