Be humble!


Damyanti seeing 5 persons looking exactly like Nala, thought to herself-How'll I be able to determine who is my real beloved & who’re celestials?


Her heart became fearful & morose. Again & again, she tried to see distinguishing marks of demigods which she heard about since her childhood, but none of them were present in 5 people she saw standing before her. Finally, intelligent princess decided that her only recourse was to take shelter of demigods themselves. Thus deciding, she bowed down to Lokapalās within her mind


Standing before them, with her hands folded in submission & her body trembling, Damyanti said: After hearing the speech of the golden-winged swans, I chose Nala within my heart as my husband. Now for sake of truth, please reveal my beloved to me. O best of demigods! Pls assume your original forms so that I can positively understand which one of you is the King of Nisādas, Nala


Damyanti’s submission, her fixed determination & her fervent love for Nala invoked demigod’s compassion. They revealed their celestial forms, which were devoid of perspiration, unstained by dust, decorated with garlands of unfading flowers, having unblinking eyes, & feet that didn't touch the ground. By their side stood Nala, his feet resting on earth, eyes blinking & body stained by dust & sweat


Nevertheless, without any hesitation, daughter of King Bhima bashfully went & caught hold of Nala’s garment & placed wedding garland around his neck. All congratulated


Nala solemnly said: Dear princess because you’ve chosen me, a mere mortal as your husband, in spite of the presence of best of celestials, you can be rest assured that I’ll always remain obedient to your commands. As long as life dwells in my body, I shall remain yours & yours alone


Damyanti also expressed her dedication to Nala. Together they sought protection of demigods. Being pleased at heart due to noble behavior of both Nala & Damyanti, demigods bestowed 8 benedictions upon Nala


Indra said-You’ll be able to see me present during all your sacrificial performances & after death will attain exalted position. Agni said-You’ll be able to see me whenever you wish & after leaving this body, attain resplendent regions like me. Yama said-I grant you ability to perceive subtle tastes in food & your name will be known for preeminent virtues. Varuna said-I’ll appear before you whenever you desire & I present you these garlands which possess wonderful celestial fragrance


Lot of times, acting in humility & asking for help from someone superior rather than competing with them with our little intelligence is a smart way out. After all we all have our own deficiencies which when smartly coupled with humility & simplicity can take us thro'


Humility is not a negative trait. When we accept voluntarily & turn away from our craving for respect to pursue higher purpose, its humility


If disrespect is imposed by externals upon us, it hurts our ego & that becomes humiliation


Thoughts? #gameoflife

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