Thiruppavai – Goda's Gita by Swetha Sundaram

Author:Swetha Sundaram
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Thiruppavai, Krishna, Bagwad Gita, Azhwar
Publisher: Swetha Sundaram
Published: 2018-03-25T00:00:00+00:00

Matsyavataram

There are three types of people. The first type is the lowest because they ruin the livelihood of others in order to earn money. The second type makes sure that others are also able to earn money. The best type, sacrifice their livelihood and status for the sake of others. Therefore, Vamanan is Uthaman because, though everything is His property, He came down to beg alms from Bali in order to protect Aditi’s saranagathi.’

‘We won’t agree! He may have been good to Devendra which is not surprising but, He cheated Bali! Vamanan cheated! He showed His tiny feet to Mahabali and begged Bali to give Him land equal to three strides measured by His tiny feet,’ said Lalitha.

‘Yes that is correct but, He didn’t cheat!’ said Goda. ‘He even made Sukracharyar warn Bali Chakravarthi. Sukracharyar revealed the identity and purpose of Lord Vamana to Bali.So, Lord Vamana didn’t cheat Bali.’

‘Of course, He did! The moment Bali agreed what did He do? He became Trivikrama! He grew very tall and measured all the worlds and this Earth with just two strides! What do you call this behaviour? I say He cheated! If He showed tiny feet to Bali, He should have measured with His tiny feet!’ argued Shyama. ‘Don’t call Trivikrama as Uttaman!’

‘What did you expect Him to do? He was just a child and He grew up very fast! Some children do grow up very fast!’ retorted Goda. ‘He felt very small because He had to seek alms from Bali but the little child felt immense happiness when Bali agreed to His request. As He was feeling very happy, He no longer felt small. His emotional state made Him grow tall!’ replied Goda.

‘I won’t agree with you. I still feel that He threw dust in Bali’s eyes!’

‘Please tell me the things Bali donated to Vamana ?’ asked Goda.

‘He measured the Earth and the heavens with His feet which Bali donated to Him.’

‘That just makes two strides. What did He measure with His third stride?’ enquired Goda.

‘He placed His foot on Bali’s head and claimed Bali as His property.’

‘Now tell me, what did He do with the donations He received from Bali?’

‘He gave the Heavens to Devendra.’

‘What did He do with Bali?’

‘He sent poor Bali to Patala Lokam!’

‘Of all the worlds, Patala Lokam is the most beautiful and the most enjoyable world!’

‘Get out of here! How can Patala Lokam be the most enjoyable? Isn’t it located below ground?’

‘It is a misconception that Patala Lokam is engulfed in darkness. It is a very beautiful world and better than Devendra’s Swarka Lokam! Lord Trivikrama informed Bali that even Devendra was not aware of the wonderful qualities of Patala Lokam. Trivikrama donated the beautiful Patala Lokam to Bali Chakravarthi. Trivikrama crowned Bali as the king of Patala Lokam. There was a beautiful palace in Patala Lokam ready to be occupied by Bali Chakravarthi. Bali was taken by surprise when He saw the palace doorkeeper.’

‘Why was Bali surprised to see the doorkeeper?’

‘The doorkeeper was none other than Vamana Himself! He was guarding Bali’s palace.

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