Aryavrat has always been the land of great Kings. On this divine soil, many kings have attained divinity by worshipping God in this divine land. In the holy epic Srimed Bhagwat, a divine tale of King Ambhrish is described, only by hearing his name a sense of purity is awakened in the mind of a person.
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| Srimedbhagwat Mahapurana |
By the influence of tolerance, and the penance of king Ambhrish, the great Sage Durvasa also bowed down to him. The divine tale of King Ambhrish is described in chapter four of the ninth Wing of Srimed Bhagwat.
Genealogy of King Ambhrish
In ancient times, there was a very religious king named Nabhaga, in the Iswanku dynasty. He was always ready to serve his conutrymen. He was the Son of King Nabhga and grandson of Vavasavat Manu. He was engaged in the work of religion all the time.
A great Son Ambhrish was born to such a religious King Nabhaga. He was as religious as his father. He was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu.
Liberal King Ambhrish
Ambhrish was the emperor of the entire World. His kingdom was spread over all seven islands. He had the utmost respect for the Sages and he used to run his kingdom under their guidance.
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| King Ambhrish |
He had performed many sacrificial fires on the bank of the river Saraswati for the benefit of his people. The devotion of Lord Vishnu was the only purpose of his life. He continually used to have a vision of the divine form of Lord Vishnu in his heart. He had abondoned all the desires from his mind.
His wife was a religious woman like him. She was extremely interested in the religious rituals performed by King Ambhrish and always lived with him.
Ekadashi's Vow By Ambhrish
Once King Ambhrish decided to perform Lord Krishna's beloved "Ekadashi fast". The eleventh day of the Hindu calendar is considered Ekadashi. The Ekadashi date falls twice a month. This divine fast starts with "Utpanna Ekadashi" of the waning phase of the moon of the month of Margshirsha and is compleated on the "Devouthan Ekadashi" of the waxing phase of the moon of the month of Kartik. He completed that fast with utmost reverence.
At the end of the fast, he remained hungry for three-days in the month of Kartik. Thereafter, in the morning he took bath in the river Yamuna and got a vision of the idol of Lord Vishnu in Madhuban. At the end, he prepared to complete the vow by obeying Brahmins.
Arrival Of Sage Durvasa
Coincidently, at the same time, the angriest Sage Durvasa entered the ashram with his disciples as a guest. Watching Sage Durvasa the king Ambhrish stood up and he worshipped him in many ways. He invited Sage Durvasa to have lunch. Sage Durvasa accepted to have lunch after bath. Then he went to the bank of the river Yamuna .
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| Ambhrish, bowing down to Sage Durvasa |
A lot of time had passed since Sage Durvasa went and the Dwadashi was only left for 24 moments. In consultation with Brahmins, King Ambhrish only took water for the passing of his vow and completed the vow in time.
After some time, Sage Durvasa again came in the ashram with his disciples. He became extremely angry at Ambhrish for drinking water before serving him. He used very harsh sentences. King Ambhrish kept on praying for forgiveness.
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| Angry Sage Durvasa |
Creation Of Fierce Demon Kritya
The anger of Sage Durvasa was greatly increased. He created a terrible monster Kritya from the power of his penance to kill King Ambhrish. No sooner She saw King Ambhrish, she ran to kill him. Watching the monster heading towards him, Ambhrish stood up with folded hands. He settled his mind in the divine form of Lord Vishnu and waited for his death.
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| Demon Kritya |
The Appearance Of Sudarshan Chakra
By telling such a story Sage Shukdev spoke, O Parikshit, Those, who are protected by the Lord, how can anyone harm them. At the same moment, Lord Narayan's most effectual weapon Sudarshan Chakra appeared there and consumed the monster Kritya by his cataclysm flames.
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| The Sudarshan Chakra |
After killing Demon Kritya Sudarshan Chakra moved towards Sage Durvasa. Seeing Sudarshan Chakra heading towards him, Sage Durvasa was extremely frightened and fleed to protect himself.
Going In The Shelter Of Tridev
He went to Lord Brahma to protect him but Lord Brahma expressed his inability to protect him. Thereafter, he went in the shelter of Lord Shiva. Mahadev said, that he cannot protect him and suggested him to go in the shelter of Lord Vishnu.
Thereafter, Sage Durvasa went in the shelter of Lord Vishnu in Vishnu folk. He praised Lord Vishnu in many manners. Lord Vishnu also expressed his inability to protect him.
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| Lord Vishnu |
Lord Vishnu spoke," O Durvasa, I am committed to my devotees and always dwell in their hearts. I always protect the devotees, who are dedicated to me."
As King Ambhrish, you have insulted my innocent devotee. That's why the Sudarshan Chakra has appeared to consume you. Only King Ambhrish can save you from the Sudarshan Chakra throughout the World. So you should go to his shelter.
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| Cataclysm flames of Sudarshan Chakra |
Being burned by the flame of Sudarshan Chakra, Sage Durvasa reached in the shelter of king Ambhrish. He caught his feet as soon as he saw Ambhrish and begged him to protect him from Sudarshan Chakra.
Praise Of Sudarshan Chakra By Ambhrish
King Ambhrish spoke to Sudarshan Chakra with folded hands, "O supremely brilliant Sudarshan Chakra, you are a real fire form. You are the ultimate Sun. I salute you. You please do calm down your terrible flames and forgive Sage Durvasa."
"O Sudarshan Chakra, you are the glory of God. Lord Vishnu uses you to protect religion. You are the protector of the entire World. If I have served Lord Vishnu with mind, word and deed, so please calm down and forgive Sage Durvasa."
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| The Sudarshan Chakra |
On pleading by Ambhrish, Sudarshan Chakra calmed down his cataclysm flames and got intermediated from there. Sage Durvasa became very happy at king Ambhrish. Durvasa gave many blessings to Ambhrish. Thereafter, Sage Durvasa moved to Brahmlok.
King Ambhrish also went to his capital by completing the Ekadashi fast. In time, he departed to the forest by giving the throne to his Son. He abandoned the World by worshipping Lord Vishnu in the forest and attained Vishnu folk.
Sage Shukdev spoke, "the person who regularly listens to this story is freed from all the sins and receives the folk Vaikunth."
।। OM NAMO NARAYANA।।
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