NANDIPURAVINNAGARAM
There is no difference between Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
Those who perceive differences and speak ill of the Lords only project their
own jealousy. The devotees of Shiva who show prejudice against Vishnu and vice
versa cannot please either of the Lords. Just as a man- takes duty as an
officer in his office, as a father at home and as a pilgrim on a holy tour, the
lord is one. He takes several roles, as a creator, sustainer and destuctor. As
a creator He is known as Brahma. As one who protects the world He is called
Vishnu and as the destructor He is known as Shiva. These are but roles of one
and the same person. In order to show this to the world a divine sport took
place at Kailasa.
Lord
Shiva was discussing Brahma Vichara with the rishis at Kailasa. They started
discussing the origin of the world and the person who was the sole reason
behind the world. Just then Veda Vyasa entered the sadas.
He lifted both his hands and proclaimed “ I
can tell with authority that the Vedas are the most authentic shastras and Lord
Vishnu is the greatest of the Gods.” “ Narayana is Parabrahma.” Nandikeswara
was angered by these words. He felt it was an insult to Lord Shiva. He hence
paralysed the hands of Veda Vyasa. Shiva was inturn angered by the actions of
Nandi. He said “ Everyone knows that Narayana is Parabrahma and I also accept
this statement. You have committed a sin by unnecessarilily paralysing Vyasa’s
hands. This only reflects your jealousy towards him. May you get out of
Kailasa”. Vyasa pleaded with Shiva “ Nandi is your true devotee. Out of staunch
devotion he has committed the same. He is Dharmaswarupa. Lord Vishnu resides in
your heart and you reside in Vishnu’s heart. Those who do not know the essence
of the shastras do not know this too. I beg you to forgive him and take him
again to ypour feet.” Lord Shiva said “ Nandi, Go to Bhooloka, worship Lord
Vishnu there and get relieved of your sin.
You may then continue your service at Kailasa. Those who perceive
differences between me and Vishnu are indeed traitors.
Thus nandi came to a place near Kumbakona and cleansed himself of his
sin by worshipping SriNatha at the banks of river Manimuktha. Hence this place
came to be called Nandipuravinnagaram.
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