DRAKSHARAMAM

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 new 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 him and fed him sumptuously. His disciples too enjoyed an unusual treat. Before leaving, when he looked up to thank her, 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 has to be won over by austerities. 

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