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Kids’ Org.: Generosity Never Dies

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Mar 7, 2015, 12:00 am IST
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Once there lived a king called Sivi. He was a kind king known for his generosity. Even the gods were surprised to see such a kind man.
Lord Indra said doubtfully, “It is easy to be generous when you have a prosperous kingdom to fall back upon. It is only when you have little that it becomes difficult to help others.”
Agni, the fire-God, said, “He is kind because he genuinely wants to help others. There are many rulers who are richer than him but they do not give anything to others.”
Lord Indra however had his doubts and said, “I think I will be able to believe him only after I have tested him out.”
Agni decided to accompany Lord Indra. Lord Indra turned himself into a falcon while Agni took the form of a pigeon. Both of them flew to King Sivi’s palace. The king saw the two birds following each other and thinking that the pigeon was being attacked by the falcon, he quickly spread out his hands to hold the pigeon. Stroking it gently, he said to the pigeon, “You have nothing to fear over here. So long you are in my kingdom, none can harm you.”
Meanwhile the falcon reached the king and said “Your Majesty, please let the pigeon go. I have not had a meal since long. Please do not deprive me of my meal.”
The king was surprised to hear this. He said laughingly, “Oh, so this is the problem! I will ask my men to serve you a hearty meal.”
The falcon replied, “But I do not eat cooked vegetables or meat. I eat a living animal or bird.”
The king replied, “Okay, I will arrange an animal for you.”
The falcon said, “No, I want the pigeon only. I hunted it out.”
The king replied, “How can I give the pigeon to you? It came to me for shelter.”
The falcon got angry and said, “You are called a generous king but you are not letting me eat my prey. I do not think you are generous .”
The king said, “You can ask me for anything else but let the pigeon go as it has come to me to seek mercy.”
The falcon replied, “Okay, I will be satisfied if you give me a portion of your own flesh to eat. But it should be of the same weight as that of the pigeon.”
The king carved out a portion of the flesh from his body. But it was less in weight in comparison to the pigeon’s. He kept on adding more of his own flesh but the pigeon was still heavy.
Indra said to the pigeon, “I think if he has to give someone he loves he will not be able to be kind and generous as he is now.” Then he asked the king, “I want the flesh of your son. Will you give me that?”
The king was deeply distressed but he had given his words. So he killed his son. He then gave the flesh to Indra, with tears rolling down his cheeks.
Lord Vishnu appeared at this sight and revived the king’s son to life. He told Indra not to test the king any further as the latter had proved his credentials well beyond doubt. —Aniket Raja

GARUD

Vahan of Vishnu

Children do you know that Garud, the mount of Vishnu, one of the Divine Trinity, is a large mythical eagle-like entity that is part of both Hindu and Buddhist culture. The Garuda is often depicted as having a shiny, golden body, red wings spanning several miles, white face, a sharp, eagle's beak and a man's body with a crown on his head.
He is said to have amazing power, intelligence, strength and wisdom and can change to human form at will. He is a powerful creature, full of energy and a size big enough to block the Sun God Himself. Garud is known as the eternal sworn enemy of the Nāg serpent race and known for feeding exclusively on snakes.
Garud is one of the most powerful demigods and is given an important place in Indian mythology. This can be gauged by the very fact that there is a complete Upanishad and Puran (Garudopanishad and Garuda Puran respectively) on him. Garud has several other names such as Syena, Gaganeshvara, Chirada, Khageshvara, Kashyapi, Kamayusha, Sitanana, Sudhahara, Nagantaka, Tarkshya, Suparna, Vishnuratha, Vainateya and so on.
Garud has always played a very important and vital role in his master, Vishnu's life. In fact, Indian art itself is a testimony to Garud's gigantic persona. It is said that the Veda chants can be heard with each movement of Garud's massive wings.
There are several Indian sculptures and paintings that depict Vishnu and His consort, Lakshmi, seated on the bird. Krishna also carries an image of Garuda on His banner. In the Ramayan the Garud fought bravely with Ravan to save the honour of Sita. He attained moksh as he breathed his last in the arms of Sri Ram.
Garud the ally of the gods and the vehicle of Sri Vishnu is said to have had six sons who gave rise to the species of the birds.
The concept of Garud is also seen in Indonesian, Thai, Japanese and Mongolian culture. While the Garud is the national symbol of both Thailand and Indonesia, it is the symbol of Ulan Bator, the capital city of Mongolia. —AR

 

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