Tirupathi Sri Venketeswara Story and Mahatyam Part 4

Brghu muni tests Lord Brahma

In satyaloka, Brahma and Saraswati were seated on a golden throne. Assembled there were maharishis, devarishis and brahmarishis on one side and suras, yakshas, garuda, gandharva, kinnara and kimpurushas on the other side. Brahma was addressing them, he was explaining them the Vedas.

Just then, there arrived Brighu muni, He glanced the audience. And even without saluting Brahma proudly occupied the throne. Everybody present were happy at Brighu muni's visit but non appreciated his negligence towards Brahma. They considered it a willful haughty act.

Brahma felt that he was put to shame. He could not tolerate it. He grew wild. His eyes reddened. In an angry tone he burst out "Brighu, you belong to the same race as I belong. By dint of your great penance, you have acquired many powers. I expected you to behave well. But i never thought you would be so much a fool. Do you think you are greater than of the Maharishis in this court? Are you greater than sage Atri's wife Anasuya, the chaste woman who converted the Trimurtis as babies? Are you greater than Gautama Maharishi who cursed Indra? Are you more powerful than Jamadagni?

Brighu immediately got down from the throne. He thought, "how uncourteous Brahma is? Only those with Rajo guna (passionate) should possess such temperament. He is not fit for the yagna gift."

Addressing Brahma he said, "O lord, you never tried to understand why I came here. You unnecessarily rebuked me. Therefore, You hold this my curse: You will not have any temples on earth and none will worship you."