Tannistha
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Part1b
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Part2&3
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1st part A
Narad arrives at Vaikunth. Shree Hari listens to his boastful remakrs that he has won over kamdev and after appeasing Narad's pride, lets him depart. By virtue of his divine power, Shree Hari now creates a magical land, beautiful and attractive. he laughs, as also laughs Mahadev, amused by the marvels of THE LORD.
Narad while traveling in air(AAKASH MARG) is soon attracted by the city and to take a closer view he descends there. He lands in the royal garden. There he sees the royal princess playing with her friends and lady's maids. It is n instant attack and win for Kamdev, narad is fatally attracted by the charm and beauty of the princess.
After the game is over, her friends ask her what kind of a husband she desires.
Does she want a strong man? Or does she want someone who will protect her?
Narad is eaves dropping, listening and imagining that he is the best suited match for this princess.
She is none other than Viswamohini, daughter of king Shivnidhi (?? Wasn't that Ambarish?).
She is none other than mother Laxmi incarnated. So she replies as befitting the mother,
With the image of Shree hari in her eyes, she replies: a husband who is just like HIM.
Narad imagines, who can be then more befitting for her other than the lords most devoted servant?
Princess Viswamohini goes to her parents and they announce that they will soon hold a swayambar for her. The princess agrees shyly and coyly.
Narad comes to visit the king and queen. They are more than happy to host such a special guest at such an auspicious time. They request him to bequest his graces upon them, tehri daughter who is soon to be married and request his presence uin the upcoming event. All the time narad imagines himself to be contesting for the event.
Then arrives princess Viswamohini to seek his blessings.
Narad is completely bowled over and he keeps staring at her in a most disagreeing manner. She seeks his blessings, he keeps staring at her. Then on reminder from the queen blesses her : may you get a mighty husband, strong and beautiful
Need less to say the husband he has in mind is HIMSELF. He keeps on thinking.
Continued …….