Uttar Kaanda
209 - Dialogue between Lord Siva and Goddess Parvati; Garuda's delusion; Garuda listens to Sri Rama's story and to an account of His glory from Kakabhusundi
Chaupais
Description
The lord of the feathered creation then went to the Creator and told him his doubt. On hearing his story Brahma bowed his head to Sri Rama and, realizing His might, was overwhelmed with love. The Creator mused within himself : "The seers and sages as well as the learned are all dominated by Maya. Unbounded is the power of Sri Hari's Maya, that has often made a puppet of me. The whole of this animate and inanimate creation was evolved by me; no wonder, then, that the king of the birds has been beguiled by it." Thereupon Brahma said in charming accents, "The great Lord Siva is conversant with Sri Rama's glory. Therefore, O son of Vinata, approach Lord Sankara and ask no question of anyone elsewhere, dear child. There alone will your doubts be resolved." On hearing the Creator's advice the bird flew away.