Nalan 1.05 Indra’s Messenger.

The heat ever remained high In Lord Shiva’s forehead eye, But when Sage Narada came Cool, this hot eye became. Wherever Sage Narada went He played a string instrument, Magada Yazh was its name, And it earned its own fame. The Sage went to Indran, The ruler of the heaven, Where Karpaka Tree grew Around which bees flew. He saw Narada’s face The wings of the mountain Were once clipped by Indran, The Lord of all Devas, The higher heavenly beings. Indran owned a Vajra force Like the lightning-brightness He doubted why no warrior, Nor any king came there? He looked with grace Narada’s saintly face Expecting some news From his own source. The News of Suyam-Varam Narada, the senior of all sages, And who surpassed many ages, Never, at anytime, spoke a lie. He went around the earth and sky. He told the Lord Indran, About the King Vimarasan, His daughter’s wedding And the kings’ gathering. Security to Cupid’s wealth “Though beautiful she was Weak she appeared because Of her love-sickness That caused her weakness.” “Honeybees moved closer To her long dark hairs, Having a natural flavour, Attracting them all near.” “To the tribe of Vimarasan, She was a matchless one, Like the light of a lamp, That burned non-stop.” “Like a security she did To the wealth of Cupid, ” Like this Narada said, Which Indran heard. Got up for the sake of garland Indran severed the wings Of all the mountains once, When his great Vajra force Went on a fighting course. His ego made him arrogant. With other Devas, he went To the Suyam-Varam function Leaving his beautiful heaven. Lost and search Nalan, who had lost For his lover, his heart, Came in search of it, Fast in his chariot. On the way, Devas met Nalan in his chariot, That stopped for a while On seeing them all. Agreed for the job Indran requested Nalan, “May I ask you one? Will you please agree To do a job for me? ” Nalan agreed readily Not knowing really What job to be done, But, just to please Indran. Go to the girl as a messenger Indran said, “Oh King, listen I know you’re the one Having many red eyed elephants And fast moving chariots.” “You’ll go, as our messenger, To the great Vimarasan’s daughter, And tell her to garland one of us. This, we’ll leave it to her choice.” On hearing this, Nalan Took up his hard decision To give up his love for her And go as a messenger. Like a flute mind rolled Nalan, as a great ruler, With his ever cool nature, Was stuck up in between Duty and love, which one? Like a flute, wavered his mind. No reason he couldn’t find To reject the offer he made Nor forget the love he had. How to go unnoticed? Great Nalan had the will, The sea of love, to control. “Oh Devas, ” he then asked, How can I go there unnoticed? “You know, that beautiful place Is surrounded by strong force, Tell me, how I can pass Thro’ all the security force? ” In invisible form see The wings of the mountains, Excepting Mynagam Mountain, Were once severed by Indran With his Vajra army, who won. Indran said, “Never mind No one will find When you’re there. Go without any fear.” It was like a golden city Vimarasan’s golden city Had its own beauty With many secured gates And well designed houses. Did it come from heaven? This was the question That came up to anyone Who went thro’ any town. Lily and Lotus To Kundinapuram went Nalan Unnoticed by any one. He entered the mansion Where his lover stayed in. Dhamayanthi saw Nalan Who stood there alone. Both eyes and eyes met Not knowing each other yet. They saw each other In that unusual hour, As if a lily flower Looked at a lotus flower. Chastity unlocked the door Beautiful Dhamayanthi’s eyes Gazed Nalan’s lotus-like eyes. Her hidden desire for him Just then opened before him. The chastity that locked the door Now opened the same for her. She landed in a new situation On this unexpected occasion. Vision that touched the heart It wasn’t clear to her then Whether her eyes’ vision, That touched her heart Got extended at last. King Nalan, the victorious, With his broad shoulders, Had a sea of beauty in him, That pulled her towards him. Shyness obstructed love “Will my covered breast Hug his broad chest? ” Before this kind of feeling Her shyness was obstructing. “Tell the truth, ” she asked. When shyness prevented her She asked him, “Who, you’re? This is a virgin’s mansion. How dare you’ve come in? ” “Tell me the truth now. You came here how? How the security outside Allowed you inside? ” While asking like this Her eyes shed tears, Drenching her ear rings, Which went off twinkling. Nalan replied “My name is Nalan. Nidathanadu is mine. As Indran’s messenger I came to you here.” Like this, he explained her, What for he came there? While telling this, he hid His love-feelings deep inside. Garland one of Devas Bees were drinking honey From the flowers many, Rolled into her garlands, Touching her both hands. “Ignore not my advice That it’s not so wise, Let your garland go to Indran, Who’s a Lord in the heaven.” Suyam-Varam for your sake. “Oh Victorious King, listen, It’s for you, goes this function, With all pomp and show Better, this you must know.” Saying this, she insisted On keeping it in his mind. Thus, out she revealed Her true love, in the end. Come to the Assembly The beautiful, Dhamayanthi, Told him then, “To the assembly Do come with your Devas. I shall see you with my eyes.” He prayed Indran Nalan, as a messenger, Passed on to her, What Indran had said. With that his duty ended. He worshiped Indran And conveyed him then How he advised her To chose Indran for her. Promise and Advice Nalan once again Told Lord Indran About his advice to her And the promise of her. Granted Boons Indran, the Lord of Lords, Varunan, the Lord of rains, Yaman, the Lord of Justice Agni, the Lord of Fire All gave him a boon “You’ll get, as and when, You desire, fire, nectar, jewels, Water, garland, and dresses.” “Whenever you want this, Wherever you need this, Sure, have no doubt You’ll certainly get it.” Bridegroom present Devas gave Nalan, Each one a boon, For the work done, Pleasing every one. He then silently went And in a corner he sat In the assembly hall Among one and all.