Devahūti- A Tale of Sṛṣṭi, Sthiti and Laya

Nārada had an all knowing smile on his face. He let out a loud twang on his Vīṇā each time Devahūti posed a question about Kardama. She had been smitten ever since his last visit when he had regaled her with tales of Kardama’s vast knowledge, exceptional good looks, love for penance and austerity. Her two brothers were busy with their own affairs and had left their younger sister alone. She, instead of wallowing in self pity, would take every opportunity to befriend all the guests of her father, especially Nāradamuni, who apart from being a good gossip was also genuinely interested in her welfare and future. Unlike her big brothers. And so he would bring her news of the various eligible bachelors around the universe. Unfortunately for her, most of them were taken but when she heard...