A Tale of Three Cities from the Linga Purana -  Linda Johnsen

Three cities annihilated instantly by one precisely aimed missile! The story is told in the Linga Purana, and it’s relevant for every one of us, because you and I live in those cities.

The story begins with three unsavory characters called the Danava brothers, whose father had been killed in an unsuccessful bid to take over the universe. They were determined to manage their bid for conquest more intelligently. And because allies are important for those with such grandiose ambitions, the Danavas decided to get God on their side.

For years and years the brothers practiced intense asceticism, until finally Brahma the Creator was so impressed by their zeal that he materialized in front of them. "Good work", he said. "You’ve built up a huge pool of good karma through your self-control. Now tell me what you want and I’ll be happy to grant your wish".

© `Yoga International’ (September 2002) published by the Himalayan International Institute, Rural Route 1, Box 1130, Honesdale, Pennsylvania 18431, USA. (Website:www.yimag.org).

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