||Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram||

Chapter -17 - Uththarakandam

Sage Kakabhushundi speaks about the significance of devotion/Bhakthi/ The importance of the Sthoolashareera/cosmic body, to achieve devotion/Kakabhushundi describes his previous birth in Ayodhya and  the influence of evilness of the Kali era

Pakshiraj grieved over his ignorance, followed with the misconception of that supreme Bhramam as an ordinary human, he fell at the feet of Kakabhushundi several times, considered him as equivalent as Rama, and showered his great affection and respect to him. It is impossible to cross the unfathomable ocean of worldly existence without the help of a preceptor, even if he is Lord Bhrama and Lord Shiva.” Garuda speaks to Sage Kakabhushundi “Oh! Thatha, I have got bitten by the venomous serpent of misconceptions, therefore I had to undergo several hardships like unconsciousness, the supreme Lord Raghunayaka who is the source of happiness to devotees, send me to a physician who can cure of the serpent bite, thus you have removed the desires like venom in me, and I have come to know the highly confidential philosophies of that supreme Lord Ramachandra.” He eulogized Kakabhushundi, prostrated before him with folded hands, and affectionately spoke “Oh! Prabho, I wanted to ask something, kindly consider it as my ignorance, and treat me as your sincere servant, Oh! Kripasindho, kindly answer me. You are the knower of all, you are the knower of absolute truth, you have crossed the darkness of ignorance, you are highly intelligent, humble, truthful, and you are the storehouse of Gnana, Bhakti, Virakthi, Viveka, Vignana, Vairagya and Sadhana, after all these, how did you attain the body of a crow? Oh! Prabho kindly describes it to me. Oh! Natha, how did you achieve the beautiful Manasa Saras like the legends of Rama, Oh! Prabho, I have heard from Lord Mahadeva that you will not face any destruction during the deluge, and it won’t be untruthful, although I am still having doubts about it. The Universe and its living beings, Naga, Manushya, Deva, all are bound by the time and undergoes ruin at the end of Pralaya, it destroys the countless Bhramanda, therefore the Kala is powerful and unconquerable. Why did the Kala can’t overpower you? Oh! Compassionate one,  kindly describe me, is it because of your Gnanashakthi or  Yogashakthi,? Oh! Prabho, my Moha, and Maya have vanished the moment I have entered in your hermitage. Oh! Prabho, kindly describe the reason for it.”

Sage Kakabhushundi replied with a smile “Oh! Sarppashathro, you are fortunate and highly intelligent as well, you have raised a brilliant question, listening to your compassionate inquiries, I recollected my previous births. I shall narrate all those to you, kindly listen to them carefully. The results of Japa, Tapa, Yaga, sense control, following austerities and vows, charities, Virakthi, Viveka, Yogam, Gnanam, are the pathways to the devotion at the lotus feet of Raghupathi, without this none could achieve welfare and happiness. I have attained the blessings of that supreme Lord while I have assumed the form of the crow; therefore I love this form dearly. It is quite natural to have a fondness towards the things that are promising. Oh! Sarppashathro, the Veda recommends that the status of the birth of a person does not matter if it is most promising and fruitful, even the noble souls agrees with this, the silkworms are the source of the expensive and magnificent silks, therefore the fondness to the worms are quite natural, even though they are impure by nature. The devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Srihari makes the Jeeva fortunate, therefore the body assumed is significant, it should be utilized for the practice of intense devotion and belief of that Lord, to makes the life of the Jeeva fruitful, even after obtaining the body of Bhramana if one is not devoted to that supreme Lord is considered as mere waste. I have obtained devotion at the lotus feet of Sri Hari with the body of a crow, so it is dear as my life, even though I have the boon to leave the life as and when I require/Icchamrithyu, but I will not discard this body, Oh! Garuda, the Veda pronounces that it is impossible to practice devotion at the lotus feet of that Prabhu without a Sthoolashareera/cosmic body. In the beginning, I was wielded in Maya, therefore I had no peace or sleep. I have performed Yaga, Yoga, Tapas, Dhanam, and various austerities, Oh! Pakshishwara, we have taken several births and traveled through several Yonis, and performed various deeds, Oh! Prabhu, I have never been at peace like this before, it was the grace of supreme Lord Mahadeva, I am not under the influence of Maya, and therefore I could remember all my previous births. Oh! Pakshiraja, I shall narrate my previous births, that would enhance the devotion at the lotus feet of Prabhu, it would remove all the sufferings and sorrows of the Jeeva.”

Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Prabho, I shall narrate my previous births in detail, it was Kaliyuga in another Kalpa, which is the root cause of all the evilness, the males and females were engaged in various immoral deeds, discarded the teachings of Veda and scriptures. I was born in the city of Ayodhya, in a family of Shudra, I was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, with words, deeds, and mind. I took pleasure in disgrace other deities, and I was arrogant as well. I was swollen with the pride of wealth, have been talkative, wicked-natured, and deceitful. Even though I have born in the city of Ayodhya, I had no knowledge of the greatness of that city I have born or Prabhu Sri Ramachandra. In this life, I have attained all the knowledge about the splendor of Ayodhya and Prabhu Sri Ram. The Veda and Purana speak that whoever taken birth in the city of Ayodhya in their previous life would take great pleasure in the reading and listening to the glorious myths of Prabhu Sri Ramachandra. Whoever has the devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama who is wielded in bow and arrow, would understand the splendor of Ayodhya. Oh! Sarppashathro that the kali era was extremely pathetic and the people were immersed in various sinful deeds. The Kalimala/evilness of the Kali era wipe off all the Dharmic rites and all those sacred scriptures got vanished, the Pankhandis introduced various traditions of their won, and people started to follow them. The people were drenched in material welfare and bondage, extremely lustful; all those righteous deeds were swallowed by Lobha, Oh! Highly intelligent Harivahana, I shall narrate the characteristics of the Kali era. Listen to me carefully.”

||Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram||

 

Chapter -16 - Uththarakandam

Sage Kakabhushundi explains the necessity of devotion and faith upon the supreme Lord/ he describes the magnificence of supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “ Oh! Garuda, The supreme Lord Shiva attired in the skin of tiger, adorned in Mundamala/garland of the skull, serpents, and smeared in sacred ashes to get a glimpse of that divine child, the people of the city of Ayodhya were extremely fortunate to take great pleasure in the supreme bliss, the ascetics won’t think or search for any other pleasure in their lives, even the Bhramanandham. I have stayed in the city of Ayodhya and took great pleasure in the various pastimes of that supreme Lord. I have attained the boon of intense devotion at his lotus feet and returned to my hermitage, from that moment the supreme Lord has showered his eternal grace upon, I have never been haunted by the powerful Maya. I have elaborately explained to you how the Maya of Lord influenced me, now I shall narrate my own experiences to you. Oh! Harivahana, it is definite that without contemplating or meditation upon that supreme Lord Hari, our afflictions and miseries will not come to an end. Oh! Pakshiraja, listen to me carefully, it is impossible to learn the glorious legends of Rama without his grace, and without the knowledge of his splendor, it is impossible to get intense devotion and belief in him. If there is no trust, there will be no love, and the Bhakti will not sprout without love. Is it possible to attain knowledge of scriptures without a preceptor? Is it possible to attain Gnana/wisdom without Vairagya? Oh! Dear Garuda, how did a person attain peace without joy? Is it possible to drive a ferry in the absence of water? The desire cannot be removed without the contentment when the desires go out of hands, simultaneously the miseries and sorrows settle in one’s life. The endless desires cannot bring peace not even in the dreams. Is it possible to get rid of desires without contemplating on Rama? How did a tree grow without the rich soil? How did we understand the knowledge of Oneness-in-all, without the realization of ‘self’? Space is the source for air, Dharma cannot grow without the dedication, and the brilliance cannot be achieved without Tapas, without water there is no existence of taste, how did we attain good disciplines, morals without serving the preceptor? Oh! Prabhu, how did the forms initiate without the fire? Do we get happiness or peace without the knowledge of ‘self’? How do we experience the feel of touch without air? How did we succeed in a task without faith? Oh! Garuda, the fears and anxieties of the worldly existence will not go away without contemplating that supreme Lord Hari.”

 

Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “The dedication and belief cause the development of Bhakti, Rama melts in the devotion of his devotees, it is impossible to achieve peace and serenity without his grace, not even in the dreams, hence, Oh! Brilliant Garuda, leave all the misconceptions, and worries, and contemplate upon that supreme Lord who is an ocean of mercy, he most charming Raghuveera and he is the source of happiness and welfare. Oh! Pakshiraja, I have sung in praise of that Prabhu according to my intellect. I have narrated all that I have witnessed with my eyes, I have not explained anything which I have not seen or heard. The splendor of Rama, his sacred names, various incarnations, and glories are endless. Raghunatha is eternal, and all those ascetics and Rishis and Sages singing in praise of that Lord Hari according to their capabilities, even the Veda, Adishesha, and Devi Saradha is incompetent to describe his endless glories, like the vast sky. Oh! Dear Garuda, the supreme Lord is immeasurable and has the loveliness that excels a hundred crores of Manmatha. He has great prowess of hundred crores of Durga in killing the demons, he has the magnificence of hundred crores Lord Indra and his glories are infinite like the Ananthakoti Bhramanda. His power excels a hundred crores of Vayu, his brilliance excels a hundred crores of Surya, he has the coolness of hundred crores of Moon, he is the destroyer of extreme fears and anxieties of worldly existence. He is changeless and endless, he is powerful than the hundred crores of Kala, he has the power excels a hundred crores of Dhoomakethu/comets. He has the depth excels a hundred crores of Pathalloka, and he is vicious as hundred crores of Yama. He is sacred as the hundred crores of Punyatheertha, his sacred names are capable to burn the accumulated sins of the worshiper. Raghuveera is firm like hundred crores of Himalaya, and majestic as hundred crores of oceans. Prabhu is auspicious like the hundred crores of Kamadhenu which fulfills all the desires of the worshiper. He resembles several crors Sharadha in intelligence and excellence in speech; he is skilled in creation as a hundred crores of Lord Bhrama. He resembles a hundred crores of Vishnu in the function of preservation; he resembles a hundred crores of Rudra in the function of destruction, he is wealthiest as hundred crores of Kubera, he is powerful as the hundred crores of Maya to create Prapancha. He is powerful to hold a hundred crores Universe as Adhishesha. In short, Jagadheeshwara Lord Rama is incomparable, and beyond comparison. The Veda and scriptures strongly pronounce that there is no comparison for an incomparable supreme Lord Rama, the ascetics Rishis and Sages describe the glory of that Lord according to their intellects, sounds as the comparison of fireflies with the supreme brilliance of Surya. The compassionate Lord takes great pleasure in their devotion; he is beloved to his devotees. The supreme Lord Rama is the bottomless ocean of virtues; does anyone make an effort to measure the depth of it? I have narrated all that I have heard from the association of the ascetics. Prabhu can be attainable only with the intense devotion and faith; he is the source of bliss and compassion. Therefore, Oh! Mortals, leave your interest in worldly matters and bondage and contemplate upon that supreme Lord Rama.” Garuda was highly pleased with the nectar-like speeches of Kakabhushundi, he spread wings widely, eyes welled up in tears overflowing, contemplated upon Raghupathi, and his heart filled in extreme delight.

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

Chapter -15 - Uththara Kandam

Prabhu Sri Ram enlightens Kakabhushundi with the supreme knowledge of Paramarththa

Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Sriharivahana, the several Universe I have witnessed had different characteristics, and unique, but I have not seen different Rama in it, because the Prabhu is beyond Maya, changeless, void of Thrigunas, therefore I could see the same lovely child Rama in all those Universes in the several Bhramanda. I felt hundreds of Kalpa got over while taking a tour through these Bhramandas and Universes. I have returned to my hermitage and stayed for quite some time. In the meantime I have heard my Prabhu has incarnated as Raghukulathilaka, I have rushed to see that lovely child once again, and witnessed the grand ceremony of his birth. Oh! Pakshiraja, all these have happened while I was in the stomach of that Prabhu. All that I have seen cannot be explained, it can be experienced. Once again, I stood before the child and saw that lovely child who is Mayapathi, Sarvajja, Bhagavan Sri Rama smiling at me. I was heavily snowed down with the Maya of that Lord; I was mystified, Prabhu laughed at me. Oh! Sharp minded Garuda, listen to me, immediately I rushed out of his mouth. In this way, Srirama performed various amusements to me on a regular basis, my mind was not calm I was completely under the clutches of Maya. I fell down at his feet wept bitterly “Oh! Arththarakshaka, kindly protect me,” I was not capable to utter a word, watching my pathetic state; Prabhu removed the Maya in me.

The Prabhu who is extremely compassionate, patted my body and relieved me from the grief, thus he uprooted the illusion in me, I have remembered the splendor of Prabhu and attained a state of ecstasy, I shed tears with folded hands I requested to Prabhu, watching the miserable state of mine, soaked in devotion, Prabhu spoken in soft words “ Oh! Kakabhushundi, I am highly pleased with your devotion, ask for the boon, willing to provide all those Animadhi Siddhdis, immense wealth and happiness, ultimately Moksha. You can ask for anything, I shall provide Gnanam, Virakthi, Bhakti, Viveka, Vignana, and many other virtues which is impossible to achieve for the illustrious Rishis and sages, therefore, ask for anything you want.”

Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh Prabho, Oh! Pakshiraja, the supreme Lord has prepared to give everything, except devotion at his lotus feet. I felt all those Siddhis and wealth and happiness would be meaningless without devotion at the feet of Prabhu like the sumptuous meals served without salt in it. Therefore Pakshiraja I immersed in deep thought and spoke “Oh! Prabhu who is Sarvantharyami resides as a soul in Jeeva, you are kind and compassionate, if you are kind enough to provide a boon which I ask for, kindly provide me the boon I have desired. Oh! Srirama, you are the Kalpavruksha to your devotees, Oh! Sharanagathavathsala, who is the ocean of mercy, Oh! Anandhadhama, give that superior boon which is highly eulogized by Veda and Purana and sought after by the Yogeeshwaras and ascetics, and it is very difficult to attain, and which is attainable only with the grace of you, kindly provide me the boon to have intense devotion/Ananya Bhakti and pure faith at your lotus feet.”

The supreme Lord Raghunatha replied “Thadhasthu/let it be!” and Raghunayaka began to speak nectar-like words “Oh! Kakabhushundi, you are born as learned, that’s why you have asked for Anananyabhakthi as a boon, there is no one fortunate in the world like you. The devotion is the key to all the treasures, it won’t be available even for the saints and ascetics who abandon worldly matters and bondage, engages in constant meditation and contemplation, and undergoes various austerities and vows. Oh! Kakabhushundi, I am highly pleased with your intelligence, for achieving my beloved Bhakti. Oh! Kakabhushundi, you will attain all those virtues, with my grace. You will be enriched with the knowledge of Bhakti, Gnana, Vairagya, Viveka, Vignana, Yoga, and various pastimes of mine, and the highly confidential philosophies as well. You need not undergo penance or austerities to attain all those. You will be freed from the Maya forever, you have understood my nature as endless and beyond Maya, I have no birth or death, I am free from Thrigunas, and storehouse of virtues, and supreme Bhramam. Oh! Kakabhushundi, listen to me, devotees are beloved to me always, therefore perform all those tasks with words, mind, and deed, contemplating upon me.”

Raghunatha continues “Oh! Kakabhushundi listens to my advice, it is true and easily understandable, and strongly recommended in Vedas and scriptures; I shall narrate them all, listen to me carefully, and contemplate upon me. The Universe and its living creatures are created with the inseparable Maya of mine, and I love them dearly because all are my creations, but the humans are beloved to me. In humans, the twice-born/Bhramin, who have thorough knowledge in Veda and scriptures,  sincerely follow the rites prescribed in the scriptures, people who are contented, have no interest in worldly matters or bondage, wise and learned has the knowledge of self are most beloved of mine. There are Jeeva who is completely surrendered to me, have no other shelter place, and those sincere servants are beloved than anyone, I repeatedly affirm that they are the most beloved of mine. Even if it is Bhrama who does not have devotion to me, he is like everyone to me, if the Jeeva is passionate and devoted to me without any selfish motive, and taken shelter in me is dear than my life. Oh! Kakabhushundi, I want to hear from you, suppose if you the servants who are faithful, humble, and intelligent, and virtuous, would you stop loving them? Listen to me carefully, the Veda and scriptures highly recommend the devotion to attain Paramgathi. If a father has sons with different nature, virtues, wealth, intelligence, austerities, righteousness, and discipline, but his love for all his children would be the same. The Universe and its living beings are my creation, these deities, Manushya, Asura, are my Shrishti, therefore I love everyone dearly. But whoever worships me without pride or greed, devoted to me with the mind, word, and intellect, be it Sthree or Purusha, Chara or Achara, or Napumsaka, are beloved of mine. Oh! Kakabhushundi, I shall tell you the truth, a sincere devotee who has no personal motive to fulfill, leaving all the worldly matters and bondage, contemplates upon me, and takes shelter in me are dear as my life. Oh! Pakshi, you will not have the pressure of Maya or Time on you, therefore constantly contemplate upon me.”

Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “ Oh! Pakshiraja, I did not feel content after listening to those nectar-like words of Prabhu, I have transported to a supreme state of ecstasy, I could not express them in words, I have experienced that bliss with these eyes. I have no ability to speak how could I narrate them all? In this way, Prabhu enlightened me with the supreme knowledge and returned to his Balaleela. His eyes welled up in tears, looked at his mother as if hungry, watching this Devi Kausalya rushed to him and took him on his lap and embraced. Devi Kausalya singing in praise of his various pastimes satisfied her child with her bosom milk.”

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -14 - Uththara Kandam

Sage Kakabhushundi describes the childhood pastimes of Rama/ The sight of several Bhramanda and universes in the stomach of Prabhu.

Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, the disbelievers do not understand the divinity of that supreme Lord, as if the traveler on the ferry wrongly assumes that the world is moving not the ferry. Oh! Pakshiraja, the supreme Lord is beyond perception, is not understandable for those who are drenched in Maya. The dull-minded, unfortunates, undergoes several births and heaved to the miseries and sorrows of the worldly existence. It is impossible to understand the splendor of Raghupathi for the people who are drenched in  Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Ahamkara, and ignorance. Sagunaroopa of that supreme Lord is easily understandable, with the constant meditation and contemplation, listening to the glorious legends. Oh! Pakshiraja, I shall narrate a few of the marvelous stories of that Prabhu, and how did I fall prey to Moha, Oh! Garuda, you are beloved of Lord Rama, and you loved to hear the interesting legends of him. I shall narrate the highly confidential philosophies of that supreme Lord; listen to the nature of Prabhu Ram. He does not tolerate the arrogance in his sincere devotees, because it causes grief of worldly existence, and it heaves the individual to endless miseries and sorrows. Therefore Kripanidhi protects his sincere devotees from these hurdles, like a mother who opens the infected wound on the body of the child and cleanses it, even though the child cries heart out, the mother won’t stop cleansing them with the anxiousness to get rid of the infection in no time. In this way, Raghupathi, removes the arrogance and ignorance in his devotees and teaches them a lesson, and gets them freed from the impurities.” Oh! Tulsidas, why don’t you take shelter at the lotus feet of Prabu and get rid of your impurities?

 

Sage Kakbhushundi continues “Oh! Pakshiraja, I shall narrate the grace of that compassionate Prabhu and my foolishness as well, listen to me carefully. I have witnessed the glorious Balaleela of that Prabhu Srirama in Ayodhya on a daily basis, I have been to Ayodhya on all those occasions, I take part in the grand celebration of the birth of that Lord, Balarama is dearest deity to me, his loveliness excels the beauty of several Kamadeva. Oh! Sarppashathro, my eyes have attained that fortune to take great pleasure in the loveliness of the Prabhu, I have assumed the form of a crow and take part in the various amusements of Prabhu and took great pleasure in it. During his childhood, I always hang around with the Prabhu, and follows him wherever he moves, I take great pleasure in the meals fallen from the mouth of that Prabhu, he has performed several amusements which are most pleasing to the eyes.” Sage Kakabhushundi was transported to a state of ecstasy remembering the kindness of that Prabhu.

 

Sage Kakbhushundi continues “Oh! Pakshinayak, listen to me, the legends of Rama provides bliss to his devotees, the palace of the King Dhasharatha was stunning, decorated with gems and various precious stones, with exquisite artworks, in that beautiful place where these four brothers engaged in various childhood amusements, those are indescribable, in this way Prabhu offered supreme bliss to his mother Devi Kausalya.   His soft and delicate body has the luster of emerald, his limbs have the attractiveness of Kamadeva, his supple feet has the softness and redness of the lotus flower, the nails on feet has the luster of the moon, his footprints carry the divine symbols of Vajra, Kulisha, flag, and louts, he was adorned in marvelous anklets that produce jingling noises while he was crawling and takes baby steps. He has the three lines on the stomach, and deep navel, his chest was adorned in various precious ornaments of gem and pearls. He has beautiful palms and little fingers, his long hands were adorned in marvelous bangles and armlets. He has beautiful shoulders resemble the lion cub, his beautiful neck has the shape of the conch,  has beautiful jawlines, lovely face, his speeches were unclear, lips have the redness of Bimba fruit, he has beautiful line of teeth resembles the buds of jasmine, he has soft cheeks, attractive nose, and a pleasing smile on his face.  The lustrous eyes resemble blue lotus petals, capable to remove the miseries and sorrows of the worldly existence. The forehead was adorned in Gorochana, bow-shaped eyebrows, attractive ears, and beautiful curly hair locks resemble the pack of honey bees. He was adorned in majestic yellow silk garment, his enthusiastic screams and his lovely gestures and stares take away my heart and complete attention. I have been with this marvelous divine child who engaged conversing with his own shadow in the spacious and magnificent portico of that palace. He energetically runs towards me and I flew away from his catch, soon he will invite me with a piece of pudding when I got closer to him, he becomes so happy, but when I flew away from his sight, begins to cry, when I get closer to catch his feet, he runs away. The divine Lord has performed the various amusements like an ordinary child when I was wielded in the Maya of Raghupathi, but it does not put me into miseries or sorrows or Kalachakra. Oh! Prabhu, there is a reason for this, Oh! Vishnuvahana, listen to me carefully, Seethapathi is eternal and storehouse of wisdom and beyond Maya. All the living and non-living things are under the constant clutches of Maya if everyone has attained the same status as Prabhu, what will be the difference between us and that Prabhu? Therefore, the arrogant Jeeva is always under the threat of Maya who is the main source of Thrigunas, is under the control of Prabhu. Jeeva is not independent; it always depends on that supreme Lord who is independent. The Jeevathma is numerous and the Paramathma has no dual forms, therefore the Jeeva cannot get rid of the Maya without the grace of that Prabhu. The intellectuals who work hard to achieve the Paramapadham of that Lord, without contemplating upon the glorious legends of Rama, resembles the animals without horn and tails, and lacks the knowledge of night will not end without sunrise, Oh! Pakshiraja, without contemplating and meditating upon the glorious legends of Prabhu Srirama, it is impossible for a Jeeva to get rid of the miseries and sorrows of the worldly existence. He is the essence of Bhramavidhya, the servants of the supreme Lord never meets afflictions, in fact, the devotion to that supreme Lord multiplies in them. The little child Rama smiled at me, the beautiful dark cloud complexioned body, reddish feet, and hands crawled towards me. Oh! Sarppashathro, I flew away, that lovely child stretched his hands towards the sky, I darted high in the sky experienced the little hands following me, and finally, it’s all around me, and this was not known to his brothers or mothers. Oh! Garuda, I darted to the Bhramaloka, I saw those soft supple reddish hands of that lovely child are very closer to me, I have darted through the entire Universe, but those little hands were there everywhere following me. I was horrified and closed my eyes when I have opened my eyes I was before that little Sriramachandra who was watching me with a beautiful smile. Oh! Pakshiraja, suddenly I was pulled inside his little mouth, I could see several Bhramanda inside his stomach, all those Bhramanda was beyond words, I have seen numerous Bhrama, Shiva, Surya, Chandra, Stars, countless Lokapalakas, Yama, Kala, mountains, the entire world, oceans, rivers, ponds, streams, wells, endless woods, various creations of him, deities, Sages, Rishis, Siddhas, Nagas, Manushya, Kinnaras, and four types of Charachara. I have seen numerous things which I have not seen or heard and many things were unimaginable and beyond description. I have lived in each Bhramanda for hundreds of years in a row. I have visited those Bhramanda, and several Universe in it, and I have seen Bhrama, Vishnu, Shiva, Manu, Dhikpalaka, Manushya, Kinnara, Gandharva, Bhootha, Vethala, Rakshasa, Kinnara, animals, reptiles, birds, and all those creatures, I have seen several oceans, rivers, ponds, and mountains, in each The universe and the living beings with special characteristics. I have seen numerous creatures which have no comparison, and I have seen Ayodhya, Sarayu, males and females of the Ayodhya, Rama’s parents and brothers in each Universe and I have seen the incarnation of Prabhu and his various pastimes in these several Universes.”

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -13 - Uththara Kandam

Sage Kakabhushundi gives lectures on the powerful Maya of Lord to Garuda

 

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Uma, the saintly and noble-souls are learned, brilliant, humble, are highly devoted, show great interest in listening to the legends of Sri Rama, if they meet the fervent devotee of Lord Hari who is dedicated, they would explain all the highly confident philosophies to them. Kakabhushundi had great reverence and affection to Pakshiraja.” Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Natha, you are highly fortunate and you have eternal grace of Srirama, you are highly venerable, you have no doubts, or confusion, or Moha or Maya, it was Prabhu wanted to shower grace upon me, oh! Pakshiraja, Raghupathi showered his grace upon me by sending you persuaded by his Maya. Oh! Prabho, it is nothing to get surprised about the unconquerable Maya of Lord. Oh! Pakshiraja,  Devarshi Narada, Sanakadhis, Lord Shiva, Lord Bhrama, and various illustrious Rishis and Sages have been the victim of the Maya of Lord. Kama is a powerful sensation that did not leave a single individual in this Universe. Who did not get attracted to Bhoga? Whose heart is not burned with the anger? Are there any intellectuals, sage, poet, scholar, wise, or virtuous free from Lobha? Who is free from the haughtiness and pride of wealth and possessions? Who is not take pride in their fame? Who is not fallen for the slightest lustful eye movements of the women? The Jeeva  is under the constant influence of Thrigunas/Rajas, Thamas and Sathvik, undergoes various emotions, the Thridhosha/the fluctuation in the Vatha-Piththa-Kapha affects the whole nature and feelings of the individual, therefore the Jeeva is under the influence of all those impurities, like Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Madha, Moha, and Mathshcharya, who is free from all these feelings? Who is not free from the pride of youthfulness? Who is free from the arrogance that caused downfall? Who is free from jealousy? Who is not shaken from the whirlwind of grief? Who is not bitten by the serpent of anxiousness? Who is free from the Maya of that supreme Lord? Who is free from desires which eat up the life of Jeeva, like the tree is eaten by worms? Who is free from the desires for wealth, family, and fame? These are the members of the family of the powerful Maya of that Lord, it is not describable. The Lord Bhrama and Lord Shiva are always scared of this; therefore do not speak about ordinary people like us.”

 

Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Pakshiraja, the warriors of Maya is all-pervading, Kama, Krodha, Lobha are the chief of the army, there are endless warriors like deceitfulness, immoral deeds, and  disbelief, the powerful Maya is the Dasi of Sriram, it is impossible to conquer the Maya without the grace of Prabhu. Oh! Pakshiraja, she influences all the living and non-living things in the Universe, she dances to the movements of the eyebrow of that Prabhu. The Supreme Lord Rama is the essence of Sacchidhanandha, wisdom, loveliness, prowess and virtues, he has no birth or death, he is all-pervasive, changeless, he is eternal, he is flawless, he has endless prowess, he is supreme Lord who is beyond the perception of senses, he is beyond words, he is the knower of all, he is unblemished, he is pure, he is unconquerable, he is desireless, he has no specific form, he is void of Thriguna, he is void of Maya, he is beyond Prakrithi, he is supreme bliss resides as the soul in living beings, he is absolute Bhramam, he is independent, free from Moha,  has the brightness of Sun drives away the darkness. The Supreme Lord who is beyond Maya and changeless incarnates at his own will for the welfare of Jeeva, and acts as an ordinary human, Oh! Sarppashathro, the amusement of Prabhu causes fear in wicked Dhanavas and joy to his sincere servants, the people who soaked in material welfare and bondage does not understand the object of his amusements.”

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

Chapter -12 - Uththara Kandam

 The conversation between Lord Shiva and Goddess Gauri/Samkshepa Ramacharitha Manas/The conversation between Garuda and Kakabhushundi

Pakshiraja went to meet Lord Bhrama, and revealed his disturbed state of mind. Lord Bhrama immersed in meditation, prostrated heartily contemplating Lord Srirama, and his generosity, highly praised Prabhu in his heart and began to speak “Oh! Garuda, The intellectuals, saintly, sages, ascetics are under the constant influence of the powerful Maya of the supreme Lord, it is unconquerable, and it has influenced me as well. The whole Universe and the creation of living and non-living things by the supreme Lord are under the constant clutches of that powerful Maya and therefore no surprise you have persuaded by his Maya” Lord Bhrama spoke to him softly “Oh! Garuda, Lord Maheswara knows the splendor of Lord Ramachandra, therefore Oh! Son, you go and meet him. There is only one place you will get an answer for all your queries that would help you to get rid of the Maya.” Thus, Pakshiraja left the abode of Lord Bhrama.

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Uma, Pakshiraja enthusiastically came to meet me, I was prepared to leave to the abode of Lord Kubera, and you were in Mount Kailash. He prostrated before me, and put forward all his qualms, he was so humble, so I spoke to him affectionately “Oh! Garuda, you have met me on the way, how did I remove your doubts in a short period of time? You have to be in the association of Sadhus for a long period of time to get relieved from your qualms. You have to listen to the glorious myths and legends sung in praise of Lord Hari, the legends and various amusement of Sri Rama would remove all your doubts. Oh! Brother, I shall suggest you where to go, the place where the Harikatha takes place on a regular basis, go and listen to it carefully when you listen to it more and more, all your doubts will get cleared automatically, that would provide intense devotion and faith upon Lord Sri Rama. The Harikatha takes place only in the association of Sadhus, without listening to it, none your doubts/Mahamoha will get cleared, a desireless person only can approach the lotus feet of Lord Hari with intense devotion and faith. The Yoga, Yaga, Tapas, Vratha, Gnana, Vairagya are the means for the path of devotion, but love and Anananyabhakthi only would lead to achieving the lotus feet of that Prabhu. There is a beautiful mountain named Nilgiri on the northern side of Sumeru, there is a fervent devotee of Lord Rama, living in this beautiful place, Kakabhushundi who is profound in the Bhakti Yoga, highly intelligent, the storehouse of virtues, and elderly as well. He always contemplates upon Lord Rama and sings in praise of him, and recites Sriramacharitham passionately; he has huge listeners as birds. Therefore you meet Kakabhushundi, and listen to the glorious myths of Prabhu and get relieved your doubts; all your grief caused by the Mahamoha would go away.”  I have made him understand, and prompted to visit Kakabhushundi in Nilgiri, he prostrated before me and flew away."

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Uma, I did not advise Garuda, I have understood that he is under the clutches of the Maya of that Lord,  must be to teach him a lesson for his mistake, and another reason was the birds communicate each other’s very well, that the reason I have referred him to crow Kakabhushundi. Oh! Bhavani, the Maya of Prabhu is extremely powerful, who is capable to get freed from it?”  The Bhakthashiromani and wise Garuda who is a sincere servant of Lord Mahavishnu got under the influence of Maya, so not to talk about the ordinary Jeeva, even the Lord Bhrama and Lord Shiva gets besieged with the Maya of the Lord. Garuda has sharp knowledge, and intense devotion at the feet of Lord Sri Hari, rushed to the place of Sage Kakabhushundi, the moment he witnessed that beautiful and serene mountain, all his Maya, Moha, worries were disappeared, he put out thirst from the crystal clear and sweet waters, and took a bath from the pond and seated under the Vatavruksha. There were several elderly birds who were present to listen to Ramacharitha, it was Bhushundi who was begin his lecture Garuda arrived, everyone got highly pleased watching him. Bhushundi received Garuda with great respect, enquired welfare of each other, and offered a raised seat to him and worshiped him. Kakabhushundi spoke affectionately “Oh! Prabho, I am fortunate to have your Dharshan, Oh! Pakshiraja, kindly tell me the reason for your visit.” Garuda replied “Oh! Thatha, You are highly respectable, and kind,  Lord Shiva highly praised your virtues, my purpose of visit has fulfilled, and I got an opportunity to meet you. Oh! Thatha, after witnessing your hermitage, all my doubts, false interpretations, and ignorance, have vanished. Oh! Thatha, kindly describe the highly propitious Ramacharitha which is the supreme cure for all kinds of miseries and sorrows. Oh! Prabho, this is the only request I have to make.”

Kakabhushundi was highly pleased watching the humility, respect, straightforwardness of Garuda, began to give lectures on glorious Ramacharitha and the virtues of Rama. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, Sage Kakabhushundi described the beautiful lake/Saras of Ramacharitha passionately. 1) The illusion caused to Maharishi Narada, and the birth of Ravana. 2) He beautifully sang the incarnation of the Supreme Lord as the Raghukulathilaka, and his childhood amusements. 3) The arrival of Maharishi Vishwamithra in the palace of Ayodhya, eventually the wedding of Prabhu with Devi Janaki 4) He described the coronation ceremony of Ramachandra as the King of Ayodhya, and the obstacle caused by the promises given to Devi Kaikeyi by Maharaja Dhasharatha, 5) Prabhu’s decision to leave the palace of Ayodhya, conversation between Lakshman and Rama, and the grief of the people of Ayodhya from the pain of separation from Prabhu 6) The devotion of Nishadharaja, worship of sacred river Ganga and stay in Prayaga 7) Prabhu’s visit to Maharishi Valmiki, and Prabhu’s stay in the hermitage in Chitrakoot 8) Sumanthra’s return to the palace, the death of King Dhasharatha, Bharatha’s return from maternal uncle’s home, Kaikeyi’s confession to her son, the performance of final rites of Dhasharatha, 9) Bharatha returns to the wood in search of Prabhu, was pacified by him and offered his Padhuka, Bharatha returns with the Padhuka and installed on the throne of Ayodhya to worship. 10) Bharatha’s living in the hermitage in Nandagau, 11) Jayantha who is the son of Lord Indra’s misdemeanor to Devi Janaki 12) Prabhu’s meeting with Sage Athri and Devi Anasuya, 13) Prabhu’s life in the Dhandakavanam, Viradhavadham, Sage Sharabhanga’s Dhehaviyoga, the devotion of Sutheekshna, and Prabhu’s meeting with Sage Agasthya. 14)Sage Kakabhushundi described the companionship of Prabhu with the Ghridhraraja Jatayu 15) Prabhu’s stay in the Panchavati and removed the fears of the Sages and ascetics 16) Prabhu imparts the lessons on scriptures to Lakshman and Lakshman disfigured Shoorpanakha who is the sister of Ravan, 17) Kharadhooshana and Thrishirass and numerous demons were killed in the woods, Ravana came to know about the destruction of his clan approaches Mareecha seeking help to disguise as golden deer 18) Ravana abducts the Mayasita and the grief of Raghava due to the separation from his consort 19) Prabhu performed the final rites of Jatayu, Kabandhavadham provided Moksha to Shabari, Raghuveeras Virahathapa, and Prabhu’s arrival at the shores of Pampa. 20) Sage Kakabhushundi narrated the Prabhu’s meeting with Maharishi Narada, meeting with Hanuman, the agreement between Rama and Sugriva, and Balivadham. 21) Sugriva’s coronation ceremony as the King of Kishkindha, Prabhu’s stay at Prashravana, 22) Prabhu’s description on Sharath and Varasharithu, and the anger of Prabhu on Sugriva 23) Sugriva sends a huge army of Vanaras in search for Devi Sita to four directions, 24) The army led by Angadha, Hanuman and Jambavan trapped into a cave on the southern direction, was protected by the ascetic Swayamprabha, 25) The meeting with Sampathi who is the elder brother to Jatayu, he performs final rites for his brother and informs the whereabouts of Devi Sita 26) Vayuputhra crosses the vast ocean and reaches in Lanka, on his way met obstacles like Nagamatha Surasa, Mount Himavan and the wicked demon Simhika, he was detained by Lankini met death and got relieved from the curse of a sage 27) Hanuman meets Devi Sita in the Ashokavatika and handover the ring of Prabhu and received Choodamani to deliver to Prabhu, destroys the pleasure gardens and beautiful woods of Lanka, killed numerous demons, Akshakumara, ministers of Ravana, and held a vicious battle with Indrajith, in that Hanuman fastened with the Bhramasthra took to the assembly of Ravana 28)Hanuman advises Ravana was got fired on his tail and eventually burned the whole of Lanka, returned to Rama 29) On the way to Kishkindha destroyed the pleasure garden of Sugriva Madhuvana and meet Prabhu with the Choodamani 30,) Raghava arrives on the shores of Sethu and appealed to Samudraraja was ignored, finally got crushed the pride of Samudraraja, a huge bridge was constructed across the ocean under the leadership of Nala and Neela, 31) Vibheeshana takes shelter at the lotus feet of Prabhu 32) Angadha was send as an emissary of Rama to meet Ravana, 33) The battle between Rakshasa and Vanaras 34) The battle between Rama and Ravana, death of Indrajith, Kumbhakarnna and entire demon clan. 35) The death of Ravana and the grief of Devi Mandodhari. 36) The crowning ceremony of Vibheeshana as the King of Lanka, thus the grief of deities removed and Devi Sita and Rama united once again.  37)They have returned to Ayodhya in Pushpakaviman, on the way, met  Sage Bharadhwaja, Hanuman informs Bharatha about the Prabhu’s return to Ayodhya 38) Rama’s return to the city of Ayodhya, a grand coronation ceremony of Rama as the King of Ayodhya, the Sage Kakabhushundi described the splendor of Kingdom of Ayodhya and its people. Oh! Bhavani, I have narrated all those were narrated by Sage Kakabhushundi to me.”

Garuda highly pleased listening to the glorious myths of Prabhu from Sage Kakabhushundi and spoke “Oh! Prabhu, all my false interpretations and confusions got over after listening to the glorious myths of Prabhu Sri Ramachandra and it enhanced devotion in me. Oh! Prabho, when I was met Raghurama at the battlefield fastened with the Nagapasha, I was shattered and heaved to illusion, Rama is Sacchidhanandha Swaroopa, and therefore how did he get bounded by these Nagapasha? That supreme Lord incarnated as an ordinary human on the Earth that pushed me to confusion, I feel it is a blessing in disguise; it has provided a promising opportunity to listen to the splendor of Prabhu, the coolness of the shade of the tree knows only the person who suffered the extreme heat. If I was not besieged by Maya of Prabhu, how did I get to know you? How did I come to know the glorious myths of Prabhu? The Veda and scriptures affirm that the association of the ascetics, learned and saintly would be possible only with the grace of that Supreme Lord, even the Siddhas, and Rishis strongly supports them. It was the grace of that Supreme Lord I could meet you, and I could hear those marvelous legends of Prabhu and got myself relieved from the anxiousness.” Sage Kakabhushundi was highly pleased listening to the most promising, intelligent, and compassionate words of Garuda.

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

Chapter -11 - Uththara Kandam

Lord Shiva's life after Devi Sati's demise in Yogagni / Lord Shiva's meeting with the crow Kakabhushundi in Nilgiris/ The meeting between Garuda and Maharishi Narada 

Prabhu who is most promising and ocean of mercy, with his brothers and Hanuman, conducted a visit to the outer areas of the city of Ayodhya and performed charities of an abundance of horses, elephants, and chariots. Thus, Prabhu who removes the exhaustion of others has become tired, entered into a mangrove to get some cool air, found a huge mango tree, and prepared to take a seat beneath it.  Soon, Bharatha spread his upper clothe under the shade of the tree, Prabhu took a seat on it, brothers and Vayuputhra fanned him and shed tears. Lord Shiva speaks “Oh! Girija, there is no one in the Universe fortunate than Vayuputhra, and there is no one has the Ananyabhakthi like Vayuputhra at the lotus feet of Prabhu. There were several times Prabhu praised the sincerity and devotion of him. At that moment, Maharishi Narada arrived in the mangrove; he beautifully sang in praise of the Lord and playing melodious music on his Veena. Maharishi Narada eulogizes “Oh! Pankajalochana, Chinthavimochan, kindly shower your grace on us, Oh! Hare, who has dark cloud complexioned and lovely appearance, you are the honey bee that takes extreme pleasure in the lotus-like heart of Kamari, you are the destroyer of the clan of demons, you are the source of happiness to the ascetics, and noble-souls, you are the remover of the accumulated sins of Jeeva. You are most promising to the twice-born, like the rain clouds to the shrunken paddy field, Oh! Prabho, Dheenabhando, you are the shelter place of the distressed people, you have destroyed the wicked demons, Khara, Dhooshana, Thrishirass, and fourteen thousands of demons and reduced the burden of the Mother Earth. Oh! Anandaroopa, Oh! Ravanashathro, illustrious among the kings, resembles full moon to the lotus-like famous clan of Raghu, Victory to you! Your splendor is known to Veda, Agama and Shastras, Tantras, and scriptures, and it is constantly recited in the assemblies of deities and ascetics, Rishis and Sages. Oh! Kosaladheesha, you remove the impurities in the Jeeva, your names are capable to remove Kalimala and Samsarabandhana. Oh! Lord of Tulsidas, kindly protects your devotees.” In this way, Maharishi Narada highly praised Prabhu who is the ocean of beauty and returned to Bhramaloka.

Lord Shiva speaks “Oh! Girija, I have described a few of the glorious legends of that supreme Lord Rama according to my intellect, there are several thousands and crores of marvelous legends of Prabhu, it is numberless, cannot be explained by Veda or Devi Sharadha. Rama is Anantha, and his glorious myths are endless. His incarnation as the son of King Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya, his various childhood amusements, and sacred names are endless. It would be possible to count the raindrops and sands on the Earth, but it is impossible to describe his glories. These glorious myths are capable to transport the devotees to his Paramdhama, it provides intense devotion at his lotus feet, Oh! Uma, I have narrated all those legends which are explained by Sage Kakabhushundi to Garuda, Oh! Bhavani, I have described the virtues of Lord Rama, let me know what would you like to hear from me?”

Devi Parvathi got highly pleased after listening to the marvelous Harikatha, she spoke in a soft and melodious voice “ Oh! Thripurari, I am satisfied and contented, after listening to the glorious myths of Lord Sri Rama who removes the fears and anxieties of worldly existence. Oh! Karunasindho, I have attained fruitfulness of my life with your grace, I have no desires left in me. I have understood the Chidhanandaswaroopa of Lord Rama and his splendor. Oh! Natha, I think am not satisfied yet with those nectar-like glorious myths of Rama, heard from your mouth resembles lustrous Chandra. Oh! Prabho, the people who feel satisfied after listening to the glorious legends of Rama, does not know the taste of it. The Jeevanmukthas and ascetics constantly listen to the splendor of Rama.  The Harikatha is the sturdy ferry for those who want to cross the ocean of Samsara, even the people who are soaked in material welfare and bondage takes great pleasure in it, and it provides immense bliss to Jeeva. Who is not get satisfied with the glorious legends of Raghupathi? The person who is not attracted to Harikatha is dead alive, dull-minded, and Athmaghathi as well. Oh! Prabho, I have thoroughly enjoyed the Haricharitha like Manasasaras beautifully sung by you.  Oh! Prabho, you have mentioned that it was described by Sage Kakabhushundi to Garuda, as of my knowledge Sage Kakabhushundi is the symbol of Virakthi, Gnana and Vignana, have intense faith and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama, I have a doubt to clear with you, how did Sage Kakbhushundi who has the body of crow, worshipped Lord Raghuram? Oh! Thripurari, the Veda pronounce that 1) The one in thousands of people follow the Dharmic way of living, and 2) The one in one crore of Dharmasheela would refrain from sensual pleasures and material welfare, and continue to be Viraktha and Vairagin, 3) The one in crores of Vairagin would attain the supreme wisdom, and 4) The one in crores of wise becomes Jeevanmuktha. 5) The one in thousands will be the Mahajjyani and immersed in Bhramam, Oh! Sureshwara, it is difficult to find a person who is  Dharmasheela, Virakatha, Jjyani, Jeevanmuktha, Bhramaleen, free from Madham and Maya, and take great pleasure in the devotion to Lord Rama. Oh! Vishwanatha, kindly elaborate how did the crow attain such an intense devotion at the lotus feet of Srihari. Oh! Prabho, how did Sage Kakabhushundi who has supreme devotion at the lotus feet of Rama, Gnani, the storehouse of virtues, and firm minded attained the body of a crow. Oh! Prabho, how did that crow achieved the glorious legends of Rama? Oh! Kamari, how did you happen to listen to him? I feel extremely mysterious listening to it. Garuda is the symbol of the storehouse of virtues and wisdom; he is a sincere attendant of Srihari and lives in the abode of that Lord. Why Garuda did choose Kakabhushundi, leaving all those intellectuals, ascetics, Rishis and Sages to listen to the stories of Rama? Crow and Garuda are devotees of Srihari, how did they happen to communicate?”

Lord Mahadeva was highly pleased listening to the innocent, intelligent, and beautiful words of Gauri, spoke affectionately “ Oh! Sathi, you are the fortunate one, your purpose to enquire all those have to purify the Jeevas. You have intense devotion at the lotus feet of Sri Ramachandra, so I shall narrate the glorious legend of Prabhu, that would take away all the Maya/hallucination, interest in material welfare and bondage, it would multiply the devotion to Rama, finally, the Jeeva could easily cross the ocean of worldly existence at ease. Oh! Uma, even the Pakshiraja had the same qualms to clear with the Sage Kakabhushundi, listen to me carefully, Oh! Sumukhi, Oh! Sulochana, I shall describe the incident when did I meet Kakabhushundi and happen to listen to the glorious legend of Rama which is Samsaramochini.”

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi, you have born to Dhakshaprajapathi, with the name Devi Sathi, you have faced humiliation from him in a grand Yaga, eventually, you have sacrificed life in Yogagni in extreme rage, further my attendants destroyed the Yaga of Daksha, you are well aware of all those. Oh! Priye, I have sunk in deep distress due to the grief of separation from you, I have been wandering all over the Earth, and spend life in the woods, beautiful hills, mountains, streams, and rivers, but I did not get peace of mind. There is a beautiful mountain Neelgiri on the northern side of Sumeru, it has four golden branches of peaks that provided some kind of peace in me.   The four beautiful peaks were the abode of four kinds of huge trees of Vatavruksha, Peepal, Palasha, and mango, there was a beautiful pond decorated gem-studded stone steps has cool and crystal clear water with the sweetness, crowded with the cluster of lotus flowers, was the dwelling place of the pack of swans, and buzzing honey bees, lures the hearts of everyone was the dwelling place of Sage Kakabhushundi. This mountain is free from the evil and good effects of Maya, free from Moham/lust, Kama/desire, and Agnana/ignorance. Oh! Uma, listen to me, the crow/Kakabhushundi spends its time devoted at the lotus feet of Lord Srihari, it undertakes Dhyana under the shade of Peepal, it performs Japayajja under the shade of Palasha and performs Manasapooja of Prabhu under the shade of Mango tree, it has nothing to do other than perform Haribhajan, it conducts regular discourses under the shade of Vatavruksha, and there will be a huge number of birds and swans as listeners. Kakabhushundi sings various legends in praise of Hari, and the swans lived in the ponds took great pleasure in it. I have arrived in this place, and it captivated my heart and I have assumed the form of Swan and lived in the pond listening to the Kakabhushundi, in this way I have spent several years in the association of the Sage and returned to Mount Kailash.”

Lord Mahadeva continues “Oh! Girija, this is how I met the Kakabhushundi, I will describe how did the crow meet Garuda. There was a vicious battle that took place between Raghunatha and Meghanath, in that Prabhu performed an amusement, I feel sad to remember all those, Prabhu made himself got tide with the Nagapasha shot by Meghanath. At that moment, Maharishi Narada instructed Garuda to go to Ragunatha and remove the Nagapasha. Garuda rushed to the site and got freed the Prabhu from it, while returning he experienced deep grief, and thought “Prabhu is all-pervasive, unconquerable, Vairagin, supreme Bhramam, Vageeshwara, free from illusions, and Parameshwara took birth on Earth to reduce her burden. I did not see any divinity in him, whose name relieves the bondage of the worldly existence of Jeeva, could not get himself out of the Nagapasha, how did he get fasten to it by a Kshudra Rakshasa?.” Garuda immersed in deep thought to find out the truth of the mysterious happening, but his wisdom did not come to help him, he was confused, with different conflicts and doubts in minds, besieged with intense grief. He approached Maharishi Narada and confessed before him and requested to remove his qualm. Maharishi Narada felt sorry for Garuda and advised “Oh! Garuda listen to me carefully, the Maya of Lord Rama is so powerful, it would easily persuade the mind of the highly intelligent ones, and it would cover up their intellect with the clouds like desire, Oh! Pakshiraja, that powerful Maya persuaded me several times had caught hold of you, you have given space to sprout Mahamoha in your mind, that won’t die with my words, therefore go and meet Lord Bhrama and speak to him.” In this way, the highly intelligent Narada pacified Garuda, and kept moving to contemplate and singing in praise of Lord Sri Hari and remembering his unconquerable Maya.”