Tirupathi Sri Venketeswara Story and Mahatyam Part 34

Akasa Raju makes over Padmavati to Srinivasa

The marriage thus being over, Akasa Raju gave his son-in-law Srinivasa, a crown studded with diamonds, rubies and gems, gold and other valuable ornaments, 20,014,000 gold coins, gold and diamond necklaces, rubies studded dollars and many other valuable vessels, gold embroidered spreads, 1000 elephants 10,000 horses, a number of servants and many more presents as dowry.

He gave Padmavathi a gift of silk clothes, varities of diamond ornaments covering the 7 days wear and another gift of 2000 villages and etc.

The pandits and invitees present were also suitably rewarded. They were entertained with rich food for five days.

Akasa Raju and Dharani Devi then ceremonially made over Padmavathi to Srinivasa by placing Padmavathi's palms over Srinivasa's and pouring milk over their palms.

Akasa Raju said to Srinivasa, 'I very well know you are Narayana himself born on earth. Due to the punya I gained in my previous birth, I am able to get you as my son-in-law. You are the saviour of dharma. I therefore need not tell you anything. But yet as the father of the bride I have to say a word. My daughter Padmavathi is very innocent. She caused stones being hurled at you and wounded you. Please do forget and forgive her."

To Padmavathi he said, "Dear daughter, hear me attentively. Your husband is none other than God himself. You are fortunate to become his wife. To women, husband is equal to God. Never go against him. Always keep serving at his feet. By your good manners and behaviour you must get name and fame to your parents and the family of your husband. Remember the stories of Savithiri and Anasuya, the dutiful wives." He advised her also many more morals.

Srinivasa then too leave of his parents-in-law and on the back of Garuda rode back to Seshachalam with Padmavathi. Others present there also rode back to their respective places.