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Post by Sumi on Mar 22, 2012 8:30:04 GMT 5.5
Author: Balu, SriMaTham, Kanchipuram Compiler: T.S. Kothandarama Sarma Book: Maha PeriyavaL - Darisana AnubhavangaL vol. 1 Publisher:.. Vanathi Padhippaham (Aug 2006 Edition)
KarNan was one who gave a lot in charity. He would give away anything--diamond, cat's-eye, gold, money, vessles, whatever--that was sought from him.
After giving up his life in the battle, he went to the svargam (heavens). He was hungry. Surrounding him were vessles made of diamond, cat's eye, and gold. But there was not a fistful of cooked rice or a cup of water. "Why is this so?", he asked of the assistants there.
"You were a dAna sUra (sun of charity), no doubt. You gave away lots in gold and silver. But then you did not do any anna dAnam (charity of food)? Only what you gave there will yet get here", they said.
KarNan felt humiliated. This dharma sUkSma (subtlety of dharma) went unknown to him.
Even then, hunger pinched his stomach.
Those who were there told him: "Once some people came hungry to you. You sent them to Duryodhana's house, pointing it with a finger. Put that finger that said 'meals will be served there' into your mouth and try sucking on it. Your hunger will fly away."
KarNan did as he was told. And got the tRpti (satisfaction) of partaking a feast of six-tastes.
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Post by krsiyer on Mar 22, 2012 21:26:27 GMT 5.5
Oh, what a definition. First time, I am hearing this definition. Thanks for sharing.
Jaya jaya sankara, hara hara sankara
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