King Kulasekhara
ruled his country justly; he was a terror unto his foes. He had a huge army and it consisted of the four army divisions-chariots,
elephants, horses and the infantry.
After a long spell of just rule, Kulashekhara turned more and
more God-ward.
He gradually withdrew from family and public life.
He undertook a pilgrimage to Srirangam where he longed to see
and worship Lord Ranganatha and to Tirupati to see Lord
Venkatesa.
His heart - cried out: "When shall I have the joy of
witnessing the splendour of the Lord at Srirangam? When will be the day
when I can see the Lord and enjoy him? When will be the day when I shall place my crowned
head at His feet?" |