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## The Padarsha Parva 329
Saraswati was dear to him, and fame, which is like a constant flame. He had little love for Lakshmi, who is as fickle as lightning. ||48|| Attracted by his beauty, youth, and other qualities, people, like bees, found no other joy. ||49|| Seeing the beginning of the Lord's youth, King Nabhiraj thought to himself, "Should I arrange his marriage?" ||50|| "This God is so beautiful, who could be a worthy wife for him? Even if a beautiful woman could be found, his desire for worldly pleasures is very weak, so it would be difficult to begin his marriage." ||51|| "Furthermore, he is deeply devoted to his dharma, and will, like a wild elephant, enter the forest, renouncing all possessions, to take initiation." ||52|| "However, until the time is right for him to practice austerities, it is appropriate to consider a suitable wife, following the customs of the world." ||53|| "Therefore, just as laughter dwells in a pure mind, free from impurities, so too should a worthy and noble woman reside in his pure mind." ||54|| Having decided this, King Nabhiraj, full of joy and respect, approached the Lord, the best of speakers, and said peacefully, ||55|| "O God, I wish to speak to you, so please listen carefully. You are the Lord of the world, and it is your duty to benefit the world." ||56|| "O God, you are Brahma, the creator of the world, and you are self-born. We consider you our father, as we are but a small part of your creation." ||57||