TIRUKKOILUR

THE PATALAKETHU EPISODE

Lured by the divinity pervading the Krishnaranya, there came down once a sage by name Kalava and built an asram on the banks of Krishnabhadra to live permanently with like-minds and his family. Following the austerities, he lived at peace with the sublime surroundings, but was not allowed to be at peace with mind; for, a formidable demon by name Patalakethu, who on obtaining unattainable boons from Brahma started invading the asram from time to time and causing insurmountable grief to the asramites; for, he was a cannibal killing all only for eating. 

Terrified at his abominable acts, Kalava along with his min ran to the temple and falling at the feet of the Lord implored him for Abhayam. When the Lord pitying assured them protection from the onslaughts of the demon; they returned home. But to their great consternation, there came then again Patalakethu their Yama with redoubled ardour and pent up indignation.

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