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Chapter 19
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Chapter - 19: Description of Narada’s meeting
with Nara-Narayana
Skanda said:
Then Narada saw the two demigods, who were great ancient
sages observing a great vow with integrity and performing
penance. (1)
They were brighter than the Sun, who lights the three worlds.
Having the features of ‘Srivatsa’ (a unique symbol of Lord
Vishnu) and matted hair, they were venerable. (2)
Their shoulders, which had the sign of the lotus, and feet,
which, had the sign of the divine disc, were sparkling. They
had broad chests and long shoulders. They were wearing
delicate white dresses. (3)
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With auspicious features like a good mouth, a broad face,
good eyebrows and auspicious nose - their forms were divine
and they were shining brilliantly. (4)
Sage Narada, in all humility, approached them and circumambulating
them with devotion, prostrated and stood before them
with folded hands. (5)
Then the two sages, regarded as the personifications of penance,
success and brilliance, after their morning ablutions,
ending their silence, peacefully worshipped Narada washing
his feet and hands with affection. Both of them then sat on the
seat of Darbha grass. Narada also sat down. (6-7)
As they were sitting there, that region shone brightly like the
great fire emanating from the sacrificial pit with oblations of
ghee. (8)