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410
Adipuranam
Is there no other water reservoir in the world, that the Chatak bird always begs for water from the clouds? Is this not some inexplicable obstinacy of his? ||133||
Therefore, consider this as the conduct of those who aspire for great fruits, who seek refuge in a very generous place. ||135||
Hearing these humble words, the Indra of the Nagas was very pleased in his heart, for the patience of the proud is praiseworthy. ||136||
Oh, how great is the magnanimity of these young men! Oh, how profound is their seriousness! Oh, how great is their supreme devotion to the Lord! Oh, how praiseworthy is their desire! ||137||
Thus pleased, he revealed his divine form and spoke these words like flowers of the vine of joy: ||138||
You two are young, yet you are like elders. I am very pleased with your courageous deeds. My name is Dharan, and I am the chief Indra of the Naga race. ||139||
Consider me as the servant of the Lord, who resides in the netherworld and heaven, and I have come here to provide you both with the means of enjoyment. ||140||
The Lord has commanded me to provide these two devotees with their desired enjoyments. Therefore, I have come here quickly. ||141||
Therefore, rise up and ask the creator of the world. I will give you the enjoyments that the Lord has instructed me to give you. ||142||
Hearing these words of Dharanendra, the two Kumaras were very pleased and said to him: "Indeed, our Guru is pleased with us and wants to give us our desired enjoyments. ||143||
O Dharanendra, tell us the true opinion of the Lord in this matter, for we do not accept any enjoyments without the consent of the Guru. ||144||