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In his youth Sankhachuda began to perform austerities in order to obtain boons from Brahma. Pleased with his penance Brahma asked Sankhachuda what he desired. "I have two wishes." The demon said. "I want to become invincible and I want to marry Tulasi."
Sankhachuda then narrated a story from his past. "In the region of heaven known as Golok I lived as Sudama and Tulasi as Viraja. I was madly in love with Viraja but she had her mind set on Krishna, who as you know is a manifestation of Vishnu. Radha, the consort of Krishna, was wary of Viraja for this reason. Once when Viraja tried to get intimate with Krishna, Radha appeared and cursed Viraja with a life on earth. Later I too became a victim of Radha's curse and have to live a life on earth. Since Tulasi is here as well I would like to marry her." Brahma said, "I have already informed Tulasi that she should marry you. She is presently awaiting your arrival at Badrinath in the Himalayas. Now let me come to your other wish. I do not understand why mortals desire invincibility. But since you ask for it I will give it to you with two conditions. This is the amulet of Krishna, himself. Always wear it. No harm can befall you as long as you are wearing the amulet. The second condition concerns your wife to be. You will remain invincible as long as Tulasi is faithful to you." Sankhachuda thanked Brahma for the amulet. He said, "I will always wear the amulet. And as for Tulasi, she is a divine maiden. No mortal can ever attract her. And she has already been a victim of Radha's wrath and will dare not approach Krishna again. My invincibility is secure. I now go to woo Tulasi." Go To Page: 1 2
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