Of the Naga sons of Kadaru, there was one called Shesha, who was pious and holy in character. He could not tolerate the ways of his brothers, so one day he left all and went off into the forests to meditate. His meditation was very austere.
Pleased with his devotion, Brahma appeared before him and wanted to know the reason for his prayers..
Shesha said - Garuda is a brother to me. All my brothers have become enemies of Garuda due to their own behavior. Brahma said your prayer has been selfless and you have not asked for anything for yourself. I bestow on you the weight of the world. On your hood, O thousand headed snake, you will balance the earth.
Back among the Nagas, they were all scared. They had been cursed by their mother to die in the snake sacrifice of Janmajeya. Would there be a way out?
The wisest among them, Vasuki, asked his brothers not to worry. He said when their mother had cursed them, the Gods had also decided on the way out.
Jaratkaru, the rishi would marry Jaratkari, sister of Vasuki. They would have a son called Astika, who would put an end to the sacrifice.
Pleased with his devotion, Brahma appeared before him and wanted to know the reason for his prayers..
Shesha said - Garuda is a brother to me. All my brothers have become enemies of Garuda due to their own behavior. Brahma said your prayer has been selfless and you have not asked for anything for yourself. I bestow on you the weight of the world. On your hood, O thousand headed snake, you will balance the earth.
Back among the Nagas, they were all scared. They had been cursed by their mother to die in the snake sacrifice of Janmajeya. Would there be a way out?
The wisest among them, Vasuki, asked his brothers not to worry. He said when their mother had cursed them, the Gods had also decided on the way out.
Jaratkaru, the rishi would marry Jaratkari, sister of Vasuki. They would have a son called Astika, who would put an end to the sacrifice.
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