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Drumila, the Son of Jayanti Describes the Lord’s Avataras
“The Lord incarnated as Nara and Narayana, foremost among sages, having tranquillity of mind. They were born in the womb of Murti, daughter of Daksha and wife of Dharma. The object of the incarnation was to teach by precept and example the performance of duty without desire for reward and to expound the nature of Atman and the knowledge of the Self by which the fetters of Karma are removed. They are still doing penance and are worshipped by the sages of the three worlds.
“Indra was very much afraid when he came to know that Narayana was doing severe austerities at Badri kashrama. He thought that Narayana was aiming to get his exalted position. Indra was not aware of the greatness of thes age Narayana. He sent Cupid with his followers,spring, cool breeze and Apsaras to disturb His penance.The darts of Cupid, the attraction and glances of the celestial women fell on the sage.
“The sage Narayana knew that this was the work of Indra. He smiled and said to Cupid, Vayu and the Apsaras who were trembling with fear, ‘There is no cause for any fear here. You are rare guests. You have certainly graced our lonely hermitage. Therefore please accept our hospitality. Make our hermitage worthy of its existence.’
“O King Nimi! When the Lord promised safety and spoke thus, the gods with their heads bent down in shame said to Narayana, ‘O Lord! This grace towards us is nothing unusual in Thee, O Lord! Thou art subject to no change. Thy lotus-like feet are worshipped by hosts of sages who take delight in Self-realisation.’
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