Self-goal!


Because Nāhusa was able to absorb the prowess of everyone who came before him, demigods & sages were afraid of him. After assuring him that they would do needful, demigods and sages went to Brihaspati & begged: Pls hand over Saci to us, for the satisfaction of Nāhusa. The king has become even more powerful than Indra & so it is quite befitting for her to accept him


Hearing this Saci burst into tears & pleaded Brihaspati: Pls save me from this dangerous situation! The sage gave Saci assurances saying: Don’t be afraid for I’m determined to never abandon the one who has helplessly taken shelter of me


He said to demigods: I’ll never agree to give Saci to Nāhusa. Lord Brahmā once said: A person who abandons someone who has fearfully taken shelter under him will himself become bereft of protection when it is urgently needed. Indeed, the seeds that are planted by such heartless person will not sprout, his children will die untimely & demigods will no longer accept his offerings, but instead inflict him with severe punishment


Hearing this demigods begged: We’re very afraid of Nāhusa’s anger. What will happen to us if we fail to comply with his wishes? Pls do something to extricate us from this great danger


Brihaspati said: Listen to my plan. Let Saci go to Nāhusa. By giving him false hope, she can stall for time. In this way Saci will be saved, for very soon Nāhusa will fall down from his powerful position as a result of his offenses


As instructed by sage, Saci bashfully appeared before Nāhusa who was overjoyed to see her. In a voice trembling with emotion, he said: Most lovely one! I’ve been captured by your youthful beauty, pls become my wife. Terrified, Saci replied: Since the whereabouts of my husband is unknown, I beg you to pls allow me sometime to find him. If I fail to do so, I’ll surely accept you with pleasure


Nāhusa was prepared to do anything to gain Saci’s favor & agreed. She then returned to Brihaspati while demigods seriously considered how they could reinstate Indra upon throne. At last, they approached Lord Vishnu, who suggested that Indra perform a horse sacrifice to become free of his sinful reactions. Lord further assured demigods that Nāhusa will soon fall down as a result of his fault & advised them to be patient


We are ourselves responsible for our downfall rather than anyone else. When we are empowered, we are given responsibility to use the skills and power to serve others and not for self-aggrandizement. That is a sure self-goal


Possessing power is not a problem, being possessed by it is


Thoughts? #gameoflife

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