Vaikuntha was shaken by the anger of Durvasa. Know the story of the curse of Rishi Durvasa, which had changed the fate of the gods.

News India Live, Digital Desk: in hindu scriptures Rishi Durvasa Known for his fierce anger and curses. He is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva and his nature is also as fierce as Rudra. There is a mythological story when a curse from the sage Durvasa rendered not only the gods powerless but also the abode of Lord Vishnu himself. Vaikuntha Was also worried.

How did the story begin? A garland and Indra’s ego

According to legend, once sage Durvasa received a divine Parijat rosary from Lord Shiva. Very happy, the sage was carrying the garland, when on the way he met Lord Indra riding on the elephant Airavata. The sage presented that divine garland to Indra as a mark of respect.

Indra, intoxicated with pride, did not understand the importance of that garland and placed it on the head of his elephant Airavata. The elephant dropped that garland and trampled it under its feet. Seeing such an insult to his gift and the offerings of Lord Shiva, Sage Durvasa became red with anger.

That terrible curse of Durvasa: Gods became devoid of Lakshmi.

Sage Durvasa at that very moment cursed Indra that Lakshmi, in whose arrogance he had insulted “Shri” (Lakshmi and Aishwarya), would leave him. By the effect of curse:

Sacrifice of Lakshmi: Mother Lakshmi immediately left heaven and heaven and merged into the milky ocean.

Gods became powerless: As soon as Lakshmi left, the glory, splendor and power of the gods disappeared.

Secret of demons: Seeing the condition of heaven, the demons attacked the gods and drove them out of heaven.

Foundation of movement in Vaikuntha and churning of ocean

Seeing the plight of the gods, the entire Vaikuntha trembled. When Indra reached Lord Vishnu with his grief, Narayana explained to him that all this was the result of Maharishi Durvasa’s insult. To remove this curse and to regain the lost Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu united the gods with the demons. ‘Churning of the Ocean’ Advised to do.

Durvasa Rishi: Public welfare hidden in anger

Even though the anger of sage Durvasa appears destructive, it is believed in the Puranas that there is some divine purpose hidden behind his curse. Due to this curse of Indra, the churning of the ocean took place, due to which Amrit, Kamdhenu, Airavat and finally Goddess Lakshmi appeared, which brought welfare to the universe.