Sunday, July 4, 2010

Ahilya

"Due to a curse by Gautam, her consort, this lady Ahilya, turned into a slab of stone. She awaits your arrival patiently," said the sage, "so that the dust from your lotus feet, will get her human form back. Oh Lord! of the kingdom of Raghus, please show mercy on her"

As soon as the Lord's feet that drive away sorrow, slightly touched her, Ahilya emerged looking every bit austerity, itself. With folded hands and a full heart she beheld Ram. Tears were running down her cheeks as she stood there speechless. She fell at His feet and feeling so blessed, started singing the praises of the lord. She asked to be saved, for she had taken refuge in Him, while being so impure. Ahilya tried to tell Ram that she considered herself lucky, for if not for Gautam's curse, she would not have met Him. So, she implored Ram, to give her no other boon but, let her mind, forever love the feet of the Lord, just like the bee that sucks the honey from a lotus. She kept praising Shri Hari, how he had put the same foot on her head, that from which the holy river Ganga flows, and Shive bears on his head. Thus, having praised Shri Hari in numerous ways, and falling at His feet, over, and over again Ahilya took her leave. With a joyous heart, she went to her husband's abode.

Tulsidas says, that Shri Hari is a friend of the meek and the humble. His compassion, knows no bounds. So do not be foolish, and be wrangling in petty matters. Just adore Him. Be in Ram Rajya! JAI HO!

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