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Vedavyasas
Episode
Once Vedavyasa had a problem. Though not of serious type, it caused
annoyance a bit more, and he lost mental poise. In his daily morning
round for biksha on that unfortunate day, he could not get a fistful
from any house. Even his soliciting humbly from the donors too he
met with failure. This would certainly hinder his divine activities
of teaching and writing. When frustration reached the climax, he was
on the verge of cursing the citizens. Just then an old woman
appeared before and fed him sumptuously. His disciples too enjoyed
an unusual treat. Before leaving, when he looked up to thank her,
but he found her to be Mata Annapurneswari. Flashing affectionate
smiles,
the mother said, "Dear Vyas, you failed miserably in the test
thrust upon you by my Lord Siva. He is much incensed at the loss of
, your mental equilibrium. He deemed you unfit to live in this
Mokshapuri, where the Lord is to be won over by austerities. This is
not the place for easeful living, yogis who look upon adversity and
prosperity with equanimity alone stay here and attain
emancipation.
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