Tirupathi Sri Venketeswara Story and Mahatyam Part 28
Having thus agreed to give their daughter in marriage to Srinivasa, Akasa Raju invited Brihaspati and others and explained to them what had all happened and how they have agreed for the marriage. Brishaspati felt pleased. He said that the Punya acquired by him in his previous birth had helped Akasa Raju to come to that decision. He added that not only himself but the entire human race will stand to benefit by that marriage. The 330 million Devas, Rishis, Garuda, Dandharvaa, Kimpurushas and etc will have benefit of witnessing the marriage of Narayana. H agreed at the request of Akasa Raju to draft an invitation for marriage (Lagna Patrika) to Srinivasa.
He turned the almanac. Looked into it carefully. Calculated the placement of stars and finally concluded that Vaisakha Sukla Dasami (the tenth day after the New mmon in the month of Vaisakha) as the most auspicious day for the marriage of the Lord. He similarly darfted the lagna patrika thus:
Akasa Raju of Narayanapuram address Srinivasa of Seshachalam "O, great soul, we were very much pleased to hear from most learned men and elders more details about you. Were therefore, without any hesitation are anxious to offer you our daughter Padmavati in marriage and thus make you our son-in-law. Elders have fixed Vaisakha Sukla Dasami as the most auspicious day for the marriage. We therefore request your good self to accept our offer and be present with all your relatives and friends sufficiently early."
Yours Lovingly,
Akasa Raju
Narayanapuram.
Sukamaharishi was requested to carry this invitation to Srinivasa and get his acceptance for the marriage. He was very glad to do so. He considered it as his good fortune. So he left Narayanapuram with the invitation and arrived Seshachalam safely. He received by Vakuladevi and entertained with fruits and drinks. After a little rest, Sukamaharishi handed over the invitation to Srinivasa. Srinivasa read the invitation and thanked Sukamaharishi heartily.
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