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Hello and welcome to Nikita’s podcast today we are going to talk about Narad Muni.
We know many journalists but do we know journalists of old times when god exists on earth?
Narad Muni yes you heard it right Narad Muni Was the journalist of that era not only journalist
but also a musician he use to cary tanpura and khartal
According to the Hindu traditions, Sage Narad has been described as the Messenger of Gods
who carries news and enlightening wisdom. He is a traveling musician and storyteller. He has
been gifted with the boon of knowledge, past, present, and future
Narad Muni has appeared in many Hindu texts such as in Mahabharata, where he tells
Yudhishtira the Prahlad story as well as in Ramayana, where he warns Ravana and many other
Puranas as well.
However, Sage Narad was cursed for his knowledge. He would create confusion and
controversy wherever he goes. So, he would tell the truth and warn people, but they would
never believe him.
According to the Hindu Puranas, Sage Narad had the power to travel to distant worlds. He
carries a khartal (musical instrument) and tanpura (Mahathi). He is a champion in playing this
musical instrument.
Sage Narad has immense devotion to Lord Vishnu.
He has been described as both wise and mischievous. For Vaishnav enthusiasts, Narad Muni is
a pure and elevated soul who glorified Lord Vishnu through his devotional singing. He chants
the names Hari and Narayana. Narad Muni demonstrates Bhakti Yoga.
In fact, the Narad Bhakti Sutra is attributed to him. Moreover, Narad Purana is dedicated to him.
Narada Smriti deals solely with juridical matters.
Sage Narad can be best understood as a divine musician or a journalist. His intervention had
changed the outcome of many events. He is a very significant sage in Hindu mythology. He is
widely loved and revered by most Hindus.
The Bhagavata Purana has described the story of Sage Narad’s spiritual enlightenment. Sage
Narad is regarded as the primary source of information among Gods. He is recognized as the
first journalist on earth.
In his previous birth, Sage Narada was a Gandharva who was cursed to be born on an earthly
planet. So, he was born as the son of a maid-servant. He was in the service of some priests
who blessed him and taught spiritual knowledge.
After his mother’s death, he decided to roam the forest in search of enlightenment. He sat under
a tree in meditation. He had the divine vision of Lord Vishnu.
He spent the rest of his life in devotion to Lord Vishnu, who blessed him that he would take the
spiritual form of “Narada” after his death.
The most prominent Narada Muni Temple in India is the Sri Narada Temple at Karnataka.
Although Narada was a Vishnu Bhakta, he once cursed Lord Vishnu. It so happened that once
Lord Shiva blessed Narad that he would be able to meditate in Tapovan, a forest meant for
Tapasya. No one would be able to disturb.
So, Narad Muni started his meditation.
However, Indra became worried as he did not know his aim of meditation. In order to disturb
Narada, Lord Indra sends Agni Deva (God of Fire), Varuna (God of Rain), and Vayu (God of
Wind).
Thus, they began their work. Agni Deva lit the place on fire, Vayu made the wind blow, and
Varuna made it rain. However, it came of no use, and they returned to heaven.
Now, Indra approached Kamadeva, the God of love, to disturb him. He tried every possible way
to disturb Narad Muni. However, Narad remained unaffected. He defeated everything because
of his sheer determination.
However, after completing his meditation, Narad Muni became proud of his achievement. He
went to Kailash to meet Lord Shiva. He boasted how he defeated Agni Deva, Varuna, Vayu, and
Kamadeva. Now, Lord Shiva advised Narad not to say anything to Lord Vishnu.
However, Narada couldn’t resist and boasted everything before Lord Vishnu. So, Lord Vishnu
told Narada, “Be on Guard.” But Narad Muni paid no attention to Lord Vishnu’s words.
On his way back, Narad visited King Sheelanidhi’s palace. He came to know about princess
Shrimati’s swayamvara. Narad fell in love with the princess and wished to marry her.
Narad read her fortune that whosoever marries the princess would become the king of the three
worlds.
So, Narada approached Lord Vishnu and requested him to make him as beautiful as his avatar
‘Hari’ so that the princess chose him as her companion.
At last, the day of swayamvara arrived. Narad Muni was confident that the princess would
choose him as his companion. However, the princess laughed when he looked at his face and
did not offer him the garland.
Narad was irritated and told the princess that he deserves the garland. However, everyone at
the ceremony began to tease him. They asked Narada to look into the mirror.
When Narad looked into the mirror, he was surprised as he did not look like a handsome man
but a monkey.
Unfortunately for Narad, Lord Vishnu’s other name ‘Hari’ also means monkey.
Narad became furious and asked Vishnu the reason behind this act. Narad told Lord Vishnu that
it is because of this act he had lost his love. He was supposed to be a handsome prince.
Instead, he was turned into a monkey.
Later, Narad cursed Lord Vishnu that he would also lose his beloved and will suffer the pain of
separation. Narad Muni even exclaimed that it would be monkeys that would help him to get
your love back.
Narada said that he would take birth as a human being. Goddess Lakshmi will be his wife. They
both would have to suffer the pain of separation.
Lord Vishnu smiled and accepted the curse.
This incident has been taken from Shri Ramcharitmanas that was written by Goswami Tulsidas.
Narad cursed Vishnu but who cursed Narad??
Narad Purana is one of the major Hindu Puranas. It covers a diverse range of topics such as
Vedangas, Moksha, Dharma, etc.
It highlights methods of worshiping Lord Ganesha. It discusses various avatars of Lord Vishnu
(Mahavishnu, Hayagriva, Narasimha, Rama, Krishna), Lakshmana, Hanuman, Devi, and
MahaLakshmi, as well as Shiva.
It also contains a legend of a king named Rukmangada. It even offers travel guides for
pilgrimage along the river Ganges.
Well, that’s all for you in this post on Narad Muni.
Well that’s all about Narad. We hope you found this podcast helpful and interesting.

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