Tirupathi Sri Venketeswara Story and Mahatyam Part 9

Narada meets Sri Lakshmi and tells Her about Lord Narayana

Narada comes to know about the desertation of Sri Vaikuntham without Sri devi and Lord Vishnu. He understands that his desire that Sri Hari to go to earth for the restoration of dharma has been
fulfilled. He reaches Sathya loka and explains the situation of Sri Madhava in search of Madhavi. The Lord is much reduced for not having food and sleep. Here the self-satisfied Lord gives a great opportunity for His devotees to serve Him. Narada requests Brahma to arrange the Lord with some food.

Brahma thinks over for a while and asks Narada to go and meet Lakshmi in Kolhapur. He himself starts for Kailasa. In Kailasa, Siva receives Brahma with due honour and enquires about the purpose of his visit. Brahma explains the whole situtation in Sri Vaikuntha and the position of their dearest Lord on earth. He
suggests Siva and himself should take the shape of a cow and calf and feed Vishnu with milk, to help him to recoup. Siva readily agrees to such a great opportunity to serve his Lord.

Narada, as directed by Brahma goes to Kolhapur and
meets Lakshmi Devi. Sri Devi duly receives Narada and
then Narada speaks: "oh mother! Why have you left your
rightful place Sri vaikuntha, and are suffering here
on earth like an ordinary woman, wearing saffron robes
and performing penance"

Lakshmi could not avoid burst into tears in remembrance
of Her Lord's negligence towards Herself. However she explains her plight to Narada in detail. After hearing to her, Narada says. This is how providence plays. After you left Sri Vaikuntha, Narayana also left the place and wandering from place to place in
search of You, is now taking shelter in Valmikam(ant hill) under
a tamarind tree in Tirupathi. He is deprived of food and sleep. He has gone down very much. You please arrange to feed Him with the help of Brahma and Siva.

After saying these words, Narada takes leave of Lakshmi.