Intent & content!
 
Sri Nārada gave details of assembly hall of Kuvera, built by Lord of wealth himself. When Kuvera sits in this hall, he is surrounded by his 1000 wives. Lord Shiva often comes there along with Pārvati & other associates, just to visit his friend. The great mountains, headed by Meru, worship Kuvera in their personified forms. This hall is attached to sky & so can go anywhere floating in air
 
Nārada said to Yudhisthir-In Satya-yuga, I met Sun god, Adityā. After visiting assembly hall of Lord Brahmā, Adityā came to earth in human form & I happened to meet him. He described wonders of Lord Brahmā’s assembly hall & I became curious to see it. But he explained that it takes a particular vow to be executed for 1000 years to qualify for seeing it. Thus, I went to Himalayas to execute austerities & upon its completion, Adityā came again before me
 
Sun god escorted me to Brahmalok & then took me on a guided tour of the assembly hall, which factually is indescribable because as soon as one attempts to say something about it, it changes form. This self-effulgent hall is not supported by pillars & as it is almost eternal, knows no deterioration. While seated within this hall, Brahmā is worshipped by 8 elements, 5 sense objects & greatest of sages including Kasyapa, Bhrigu, Vasistha & Kardama
 
3 modes of material nature & Vedas remain there in their personified forms, as do the Sun, moon & constellations. Brahmā is attended to by Dharma, Artha, Kāma, Gayatri, intelligence, fame, forgiveness, the Kāla chakra, days, moments & lokapālas, all in personified forms, what to speak of lesser demigods. O King! As your assembly is unrivaled in world of men, Brahmā’s assembly hall is unparalleled anywhere in the world
 
After hearing awe inspiring description, King Yudhisthira asked Nārada-While speaking about assembly hall of Yamarāj , you mentioned names of almost all great kings that had ruled earth, but when you described hall of Indrā, you mentioned name of only one earthly king, Harischandra! What did he do to achieve such a distinction? You also said that you’d seen my father in Yamrāja’s assembly. Did he say anything about me?
 
Nārada said-King Harischandra brought entire planet with its 7 islands under its sway. He prepared for performance of Rājasuya sacrifice & all kings of earth contributed vast wealth & came personally to assist him in various duties. At the completion of Yagya, the King gave in charity 5 times more wealth than was requested by each person & because of this he outshone all other kings
 
Any king who can successfully perform the Rājasuya Yagya attains the planet of Indra. Also warriors who give up lives on the battlefield without turning their backs ascend to Indra’s abode
 
In life what we do is important but why we do it is equally important. Our intention is critical to what we do else our ego will sabotage the whole purpose. Content with intent makes the difference
 
Krsna says
ātma-sambhāvitāḥ stabdhā dhana-māna-madānvitāḥ
 yajante nāma-yajñais te dambhenāvidhi-pūrvakam
 
Self-complacent and always impudent, deluded by wealth and false prestige, they sometimes proudly perform sacrifices in name only, without following any rules or regulations
 
Thoughts? #gameoflife


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