The appearance of Lakshmi and Venus

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Next emerged none other than Goddess Lakshmi herself, the very

embodiment of affluence and prosperity. Seeing her beauty par

excellence, the hearts of all those present there (except Lord Vishnu)

became agitated, kindling in all a desire to make her their own.

 

Indra fetched a seat for her with his own hands, Vishwakarma gave her

many splendid ornaments and Lord Brahma a lotus. Thereafter Goddess

Lakshmi, shining like a creeper of gold, holding a garland in her

arms, set out in search of a suitable spouse, who was without blemish

and would prove to be an eternal companion. She laid her eyes on all

the three worlds critically scrutinizing all her suitors, saying to

herself:

 

1). Some are high quality ascetics, but have no control over their

anger (like sage Durvasa).

 

2). Though some are extremely knowledgeable, they are not above

attachment (like Shukracharya).

 

3). Some are truly great but have not been able to win over kama

(physical desire), like Lord Brahma.

 

4). Some are extremely prosperous (like Indra), but what use is such

affluence when one has to depend on another for protection?

 

5). Some, though scrupulous in performing their dharma, lack

compassion (like Parashurama).

 

6). Some are prone to sacrifice (like King Shibi), however mere

sacrificial nature (tyaga) is not sufficient enough for mukti (final

liberation).

 

7). For those free from attachment (like the eternal celibate brothers

– Sanak etc.), they will have never have anything to do with the

`other', e.g. one's wife etc, and therefore no relationship will be

possible.

 

8). For those (like sage Markandeya) who have managed to gain a very

long life (chir ayu), they do not possess the amiable nature preferred

by women. For those who are amiable, they but possess a limited life

span only.

 

9). The one who possesses both (longevity and amiability like Lord

Shiva), lives inauspiciously.

 

10). Finally, the one who is totally auspicious, eternal and

infinitely amiable, is indifferent to me (Lord Vishnu).

 

Coming to this conclusion, Devi Lakshmi finally chose as her spouse

the Supreme Lord Vishnu, the eternal abode of all auspicious

qualities, untouched by the three gunas, absolutely independent, and

not expecting anything from anybody (nirpeksha).

 

Thus, much like the Hindu Marriages today, The Goddess Lakshmi placed

a garland of flowers round the neck of Lord Vishnu, and stood by him

silently waiting for his grace. She made the bosom of Lord Vishnu her

permanent abode, thus ensuring that he would never embrace anybody

other than Goddess Lakshmi. Actually, the one who is completely free

from desire, not coveting any form of material prosperity is truly the

`richest.' All others, wandering here and there, tormented by the

desire to possess material objects, are the poorest.

 

 

From her cosy niche on her beloved God's chest, Goddess Lakshmi

bestowed her grace on the gods, since they were the objects of her

husband's affections. The gods thus were endowed with all virtuous

qualities, She ignored the demons however and they became dispirited,

unenterprising, shameless and greedy.

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Lakshmi resides in Vishnu's heart - Venus gets digbala in 4H (Vaksha

of Kaalpurusha)

Lakshmi marries Vishnu as her eternal companion - Venus is the karaka

for the 7H (Yoni of Kaalpurusha)

Lakshmi massages Vishnu's feet - Venus gets exalted in Pisces (Padma

of Kaalpurusha)

 

Regards,

 

Souvik