The Lord of Seshachalam
The Lord of Shesachala
It was a spring day in Vaikunta.
Lord Vishnu was reclining. Lakshmi Devi was as usual sitting near his feet. The
Lord and his consort were busy discussing certain worldly affairs. The Devi
asked him “Lord, you had appeared as many avatars and even as a human avatar to
help mankind and also to guide them. The most difficult of ages, the Kaliyug
has started. You did a poorna avatar as Krishna and gave the precious Bhagavad
Gita to mankind. But shouldn’t you be helping them when they need you the
most?” The Lord smiled and remained silent. He gave a meaningful look at the
magnificent snake who was guarding the entrance Adisesha also known as the
Sheshanag and smiled.
At that moment Vayu Bhagavan was
coming towards Vaikunta. He thought to himself “Its been awhile since I served
Lord Vishnu. Let me pay my respects to the Lord and Devi by blowing some cool
breeze that can make them happy.” In his focus on entering Vaikunta, Lord Vayu did
not notice Adisesha. He tried to cross over the threshold without taking
permission from the giant Naga. He heard an angry hissing sound and turned to
see a furious Adisesha.
The devout guard asked “Where are you going?” Vayu Bhagavan
was a little irritated. He looked at Adisesha and said “Can you not see Sesha?
I am going to see the Lord and the Devi.” Seshanaag replied “No. You cannot.
The Lord and Devi are in ekaanth (alone)
It became a battle of ego now.
Vayu said “Who are you to let me in? I will go past you.” Seshanaag hissed “Do
try if you can.” This argument turned into a loud fight after a few minutes.
Lord Vishnu heard the commotion and came out. He saw that his loyal guard
Seshanaag trying to encircle Vayu and Vayu escaping him. Vishnu intervened and
said “This is not a fair fight. Sesha why don’t you go and encircle the Ananda
hill, a branch of the Mount Kailasha range.
The Gods realised that Lord
Vishnu was upto one of his leelas (drama or play enacted for the benefit of the
universe). Everyone from Shiva, Brahma, Indra and the rishis watched. Adisesha
went and encircled the Ananda Mountain. He was very sure of his power and did
not worry about Vayu blowing him away.
On the other hand, Lord Vayu
first blew as a gentle breeze on Lord Vishnu. Vishnu smiled and gave him his
blessings. Then Vayu went towards Seshanaag to blow him off the Ananda
mountain. The more he tried to blow the snake, the more the snake was angry. He
held onto the mountain and was blowing out poison.
The entire universe was
trembling at the hot poisonous fumes coming
from Adisesha’s
mouth and nostrils. Finally the Gods prayed to Lord Vishnu and Vishnu told his
loyal devotee Adisesha to relent. The moment his Lord commanded, Adisesha
loosened his grip on the Ananda mountain. He was blown away along with the
Ananda mountain were blown by Lord Vayu and they fell on the banks of the River
Swanamukhi.
Aidsesha was upset that he had
lost the contest to Varuna on who was more powerful. Lord Vishnu appeased him
and said that he will
Hearing that he was going to
have the blessing of the Lord adorning his head, Adisesha merged with the
Ananda hill and the entire range became the Seshadri hills. On his hood stood
Lord Ventakeshwara at Tirupati as promised. On his trunk stood Lord Narasimha
at the Ahobilam range. At his tail range stood the Mallikarjuna swamy along
with his consort Devi Brahamarambika.
Adisesha was proud that instead
of being the bed for his Lord in Vaikunta, he was able to support the various
manifestations of the Lord in bhuloka and benefit the millions who came with
their requests, worries and desires to him every minute of every day.
Devi Lakshmi looked at her
consort and smiled. She realised that this entire divine drama was for the Lord
to prepare Seshanaag to be ready for his coming to bhuloka as Lord Venkatesa to
bless his devotees.
Ohm Namo Narayana!! Govinda!!
Govinda!
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