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Work is Worship: The Story of Narada and the Farmer Work as Worship: Narada's Lesson in Devotion Narada was a devoted sage who spent his days chanting Lord Vishnu’s name. He would travel around the world, lost in his devotion, and often wondered if he was the greatest devotee of all. One day, Narada met Lord Vishnu and asked Him if he was indeed the greatest devotee. Lord Vishnu smiled at Narada and said, “No.” Narada was confused and asked, “Is there someone who is a greater devotee than me?” Lord Vishnu replied, “Let’s find out,” and took Narada to a cottage where they found a farmer sleeping. The next day, they followed the farmer as he went about his day, ploughing his fields under the hot sun. Narada was surprised that the farmer had only taken Lord Vishnu’s name three times that day – once in the morning, before lunch, and before going to bed – while he himself chanted Lord Vishnu’s name continuously. When Narada expressed his confusion to Lord Vishnu, the Lord smile

The Bird Pair and the Sea The Bird Pair and the Sea On the coast, a husband and wife pair of Tittibha birds resided. The female Tittibha bird was hoping to start a family and lay eggs. "My dear, please look for some good and safe place for me to lay eggs as it is almost time for me to lay the them," she pleaded with her husband when the time came to lay her eggs. The male Tittibha bird, on the other hand, exclaimed, "Dearest, where in the world could be a better place than this seashore?" Satisfy lay your eggs here." "The waves of the sea on full moon nights are so high that they can drag even an elephant into it," she said in opposition. No, please locate a different location. "The Sea would not even dare to do any harm to my children!," exclaimed the male Tittibha bird with a chuckle. Lay eggs here without stress and without unnecessary fear." "From a small bird as he, such impudence is not expected," the Sea though

The King's Faith in Lord Vishnu The King of Vishalanagar, the father of Princess Srimati, was seated in the royal court. A messenger had been sent by the neighboring king to demand a tribute. War would ensue if the King did not pay the tribute. The King seemed concerned. The king in the next town had a lot of power. They would overcome Vishalnagar's armies head-on. A soldier rushed into court at that very moment. He apologized for the intrusion and bowed to the king. However, this is a pressing issue. Can we talk privately?” The security of Princess Srimati was the responsibility of this soldier. The King was quick to agree. The soldier said, "My Lord, when the two of them were alone. I have concerning news. I've learned that a stranger comes every night to Princess Srimati's room. "How, then, does this man get into her room?" Aren't soldiers stationed at every entrance? The angry King asked. “We do. However, this man approaches on a bird.&qu