gokulkr 1 Report post Posted April 30, 2004 CURSE TO BAALI Hearing the whole story, Sri Rama asked Sugreev about the curse because of which Baali feared venturing on Rishiyamooka Mountain. Sri Rama also enquired about sage Matang's curse and the killing of the demon Dundabhi. Sugreev replied- "Lord! Dundabhi was an expert in wrestling. He once arogantly entered the ocean and expanding his body started to churn its water with both of his hands. The creatures living under the ocean were tormented. Then the ocean manifested himself and requested him to show his power and strength on Himalayas." "Dundabhi came to Himalayas and started moving the mountains. Terrified Himalaya requested him to go and fight with Baali - the mighty and powerful king of Pampapuri. Dundabhi then came to Pampapuri and challenged him by calling his name. A ferocious fight took place between them. The fight continued for four Prahars (12 hours). Baali hit him with his clenched fist on his chest. Dundabhi fell down killing many creatures under his body's weight. Then Baali tore him apart in two parts and threw them in the north and south directions." "Sage Matang had his hermitage at Rishiyamooka Mountain. When the stream of blood fell on his hermitage, he wondered about the reason. Suddenly a Yaksha came and revealed the secret behind the stream of blood. Indignant, sage Matang cursed Baali that he would die if he ever ventured on Rishiyamooka Mountain. Narrating this story, Sugreev said- "Since that day, Baali does not venture on this mountain for the fear of that curse. Since I know that Baali will never come here, I live on this mountain." When Sri Rama heard everything, he assured Sugreev of getting him rid of Baali's fear. But Sugreev told Sri Rama about Baali's might and power and also that it was impossible for anybody to kill him because by the virtue of a boon, whoever fought Baali would lose half of his strength to him. Sugreev also showed the heap of the demon Dundabhi's bones. He also showed seven palm trees and said - "One who can cut these seven palm trees in just one shot of arrow, would be able to kill Baali." Sri Rama threw the heavy bones of Dundabhi effortlessly. He also cut the seven palm trees with one shot of his arrow convincing Sugreev of his strength. /images/graemlins/smile.gif Om Shri Dhuupa Theerthaya Namaha /images/graemlins/smile.gif Om Shri Guru Raghavendraya Namaha /images/graemlins/smile.gif Om Namo Venkatesaya Namaha /images/graemlins/smile.gif Jai Shri Krishna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
