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The story about how Mahavishnu came to reside here in Uraiyur is very interesting. It is said that,
The story about how Mahavishnu came to reside here in Uraiyur is very interesting. It is said that,
Once the Devas were unable to decide as to who among the Trinity was the Greatest. Brghu Maharshi in his attempt to find an answer first went to Kailash where Shiva and Parvati were resting. Therefore, the Dwarapalakas refused to let Brghu Rshi enter. Considering that Shiva was not that easily accessible, the rishi cursed Shiva in anger and proceeded further. He next went to Satyaloka where Brahma was deeply engrossed in his Yogamaya. Because of his preoccupation, he did not notice Brghu and as expected, the rishi lost no time in leaving Brahmaloka in a huff.
Once the Devas were unable to decide as to who among the three: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, was the Greatest. Brghu Maharshi in his attempt to find an answer first went to Kailash where Shiva and Parvati were resting. Therefore, the Dwarapalakas refused to let Brghu Rshi enter. Considering that Shiva was not that easily accessible, the rishi cursed Shiva in anger and proceeded further. He next went to Satyaloka where Brahma was deeply engrossed in his Yogamaya. Because of his preoccupation, he did not notice Brghu and as expected, the rishi lost no time in leaving Brahmaloka in a huff.
Finally, Brghu knocked at Vaikuntha where Vishnu received him with warmth. The rshi then expressed his desire to be with the Lord for some time. However, at the same time, Goddess Lakshmi wished to spend some time with her lord and thus, asked the rshi to leave Vaikuntha. As expected, Brghu got enraged and cursed Lakshmi that she would be born in Bhulok making her sad and inconsolable. However, the Lord pacified her with a promise to marry her when she comes of age in her mortal form.
Finally, Brghu knocked at Vaikuntha where Vishnu received him with warmth. The rshi then expressed his desire to be with the Lord for some time. However, at the same time, Goddess Lakshmi wished to spend some time with her lord and thus, asked the rshi to leave Vaikuntha. As expected, Brghu got enraged and cursed Lakshmi that she would be born in Bhulok making her sad and inconsolable. However, the Lord pacified her with a promise to marry her when she comes of age in her mortal form.