Ahalya gets release from Curse
Indra was scared of the consequences of being stipped of his Testicles with Pale face went to Agni and other dieteis who had asked him to infuriate so that Sage Gautam will curse. On your mission only I went to and spoilt his Penance. Due to that I have lost all powers. Hiswife had been punished to a miserable state. “ Oh Devas for your sake I had done this and I am now stuck and you have to find a way for me to get back my Prowess.”said Indra.
The Saints, Devas and Agni came to Pitrus (Ancestors world) said “Our King has been stripped of all powers by Sage Gautam’s curse. Please give the Goat’s (Vrikshanam) testicles and you can offer for Yaga Goat’s without testicles and you all will become happy and even the Person who is performing such an Yaga will get benifit. Hence the Pitrus(Ancestors) gave the goat’s Testicles to Indra. Hence Indra got the name as ‘Mesha Vrushnan’ due to Sage Gautam. Thus Pitru Devas give the benefit to those who offer Goats in sacrifice the full strength. “ Rama Let us go the Hermittage of Holy Gautam Saint, Come and release Ahalya to relase from the curse.”
Accordingly Rama and Lakshmana entred the Ashram(Cottage ). Ahalya who had been observing Penance for many years attained unmatched Radiance and Aura and even Devas could not see the Dazzling radiance of Beauty. She has been created by Brahma with lot of care and efforts. She was like the Full Moon covered by Snow and clouds the Fowers and leaves were hiding her, She was like the Raging Fire covered by Smoke. And like the Reflection of Sunflower in the water pool Ahalya was .That Ahalya had waited patiently for Rama’s arrival was not visible to all 3 worlds. After Rama came Ahalya was visible once again to Rama & Lakshamana as She having been realesed of the curse.
Rama and Lakshamana prostrated to Her feet. Ahalya rememebered Sage Gautam’s words and offered Arghyam and other proceedures did Athithi Puja (prayers to Visitors). Rama accepted same. Immediately Devas(Celstials) showered Flowers from the sky, Devas played the Dhundhubhi instruments. Gandharvas sang,Apsaras danced, Sage Gautama having seen Rama ‘s arrival with his Divine Eyesight came there Worshipped along with his wife the ever so compassionate Sri Rama, and did Penance for a long time there. Rama accepted their Prayers and left for Mythila. (Slokas 22) .
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