The Gods Go Hungry Do you know there was a time when the Gods went hungry? Once all the celestial beings, the Devas came to meet the Creator Brahma. Brahma was happy to see them but was shocked to find they all looked weak and famished. He said, “Why are you all weak?” The king of Gods, Indira responded, “ Param Pita, we are not getting any nourishment. The humans are earth are being nourished by Prithvi, the mother Goddess. But we are not able to get anything of sustenance in the Devalok.” Brahma said, “Yagna being performed by the humans on earth is nothing but an exchange of energies between the earth and Devas. They make the offering into the fire in your name and you in turn provide the seasons, rain and sun to help sustain the earth. This is the code of nature.” The Devas replied, “Indeed father. But whatever is being offered in the fire is not reaching us.” Brahma looked at Agni, the fire God questioningly. He bowed his head and said, “Indeed Lord. I am unable to tra
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