Curse To Brahma: Will Not Be Worshipped

Once upon a time, there was a great dispute between Brahma and Vishnu, two of the most powerful deities. The argument revolved around the question of who was the supreme being. Brahma claimed that he was the creator of the universe, the devas, and humans, and therefore, he should be considered supreme. On the other hand, Vishnu argued that he had created Brahma, and thus, he was the ultimate authority.

The heated debate between Brahma and Vishnu reached its peak, and in the midst of their argument, a colossal pillar suddenly appeared. The pillar was so immense that its starting and ending points were not visible to the naked eye. Sensing the significance of this mysterious pillar, all the devas gathered around, eager to find a resolution to the dispute.

After much deliberation, the devas proposed a solution to determine who was truly supreme. They suggested that Brahma and Vishnu should embark on a journey to find either the top or the bottom of the pillar. The one who reached their destination first would be acknowledged as the supreme being.

With great determination, Brahma started his ascent, climbing upwards in search of the pinnacle of the pillar. At the same time, Vishnu began his descent, venturing downwards in pursuit of the bottom. Both deities embarked on their respective journeys, hoping to prove their supremacy.

As Brahma continued his arduous climb, he grew increasingly confident that he would be the first to reach his destination. However, after a long and strenuous effort, he noticed a Ketaki flower descending from above. The flower, known as the Kewda, was a divine symbol associated with Shiva. Brahma approached it and asked where it had come from. The flower, in its pure and unbiased nature, revealed that it came from the top of a pillar.

Intrigued by this revelation, Brahma got an idea. He instructed Ketaki, a fragrant flower, to inform everyone that he had successfully reached the pinnacle. However, Ketaki hesitated to lie and refused to comply with Brahma's request. Undeterred, Brahma convinced Ketaki that it was necessary to prove his supremacy. Reluctantly, Ketaki agreed to go along with Brahma's plan. Meanwhile, Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, had also set out to find the end of the pillar. Despite his tireless efforts, Vishnu was unable to reach the top and eventually returned empty-handed.

When Brahma returned from his supposed triumph, he proudly proclaimed that he had discovered the beginning of the pillar. He demanded proof from Ketaki to support his claim. Ketaki, feeling guilty, admitted that Brahma had indeed found the starting point of the pillar. In that very moment, Shiva, the destroyer and the embodiment of anger, emerged from the pillar. He was furious at Brahma for lying and deceiving others. Shiva cursed Brahma, declaring that as a god, he was unworthy of worship since he had resorted to falsehood. Not only did Shiva curse Brahma, but he also punished the Ketaki flower. He decreed that the Ketaki flower, once highly regarded for its fragrance, would no longer be used in any religious rituals or offerings. The flower's reputation was tarnished forever. The pillar was a Shivalinga.

This tale serves as a reminder of the importance of truth and integrity. Brahma's desire to deceive others ultimately led to his downfall, and the Ketaki flower suffered the consequences of its involvement in the deceit.

ॐ कृष्णाय वासुदेवाय हरये परमात्मने। प्रणत क्लेशनाशाय गोविन्दाय नमो नमः॥