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As kings & princes arrived from all corners of earth at Kundina, they were received with respect by King Bhima. Meanwhile, it so happened that celestial sages Nārada & Parvata came to Indra’s palace. During conversation Indra asked them about why righteous kings who used to visit him before no longer see him? Nārada informed that due to Swayamvara of beautiful princess Damyanti of Vidarbha, all earthly kings have gone to Kundina, eager to gain her hand & so they don't come to him at present


The Lokapalas happened to hear Nārada & decided that they’ll also go to attend Damyanti’s Swayamvara


Nala heard too about the event & he set out as well with a cheerful heart, full of love for young princess


It so happened that as demigods were going thro’ sky, they spotted handsome Nala, who seemed resplendent as Sun. Seeing him, the demigods practically lost all hope of winning the hand of Damyanti & quickly devised a clever plan


Leaving their celestial chariots, they descended upon earth & coming before Nala said-O Nisāda king, pls help us by acting as our messenger. Nala accepted request & with folded hands enquired-Who’re you & what is it that you wish me to do? Indra replied-We’re chiefs of demigods & have come down to earth for princess Damyanti. I’m Indra & others are Varuna, Yama & Agni. Pls go to Damyanti, tell her that we’re coming & she can choose one of us as her Lord


Hearing this Nala pleaded: I’ve come here with same intention & so it’s incorrect to send me on this errand. How can someone who is overwhelmed with love, speak to his beloved on behalf of others? Pls give up your idea to send me. Demigods said: You promised us & now you’re trying to refuse, that’s not fair. Finally, Nala relented & with superior powers given by demigods, entered royal palace


He beheld beautiful princess, who seemed to rebuke moonshine because of her brightness. She had delicate limbs, slender waist & pretty eyes. As Nala gazed at Damyanti, his love for her knew no bounds. But he controlled his surging emotions to fulfill promise given to demigods


Damyanti also saw handsome Nala & was overwhelmed. In excitement she asked who he was, for what purpose he has come & how he managed to come inside heavily guarded palace. Nisāda king replied: I’m Nala & have come as a messenger of demigods, who desire that she selects one of them as her husband. Now decide as you wish


Damyanti first offered respects to demigods & said-O Nala, my very self & what I possess belong to you alone. After I heard from the golden swan about you, my heart was filled with love for you. Pls grant me your love & faithfulness in return


Love is never forced but flourishes in freedom. Love is to act in loving service & not enforcing. It centers on a voluntary choice of one’s heart & is pure. It transforms self & others & the sacrifice raises the potency to give and not take. We keep other persons deeds, interests & concerns important and subordinate ours, in love


Thoughts? #gameoflife

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