STORY OF THE MONTH
(Jun 2026)


Goddess Saraswati & King Padma

There lived in ancient India a virtuous and chivalrous king by the name of Padma. His wife Lila was of a noble character and supported her husband in discharge of his kingly duties.

Padma was a great devotee of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning & music in Hindu mythology.  The king had a beautiful idol of the goddess installed near his palace, and everyday, before attending court, Padma would pray to the Goddess and sit in deep meditation before the deity.

An enemy king had set his eyes on conquering Padma’s kingdom. He sent an emissary to Padma’s court with the message that either he surrender his kingdom or be prepared for war.

Padma agreed for the battle and the day of the clash was decided. The battlefield was to be the vast open space outside of Padma’s fort.

On the morning of the battle, Padma prayed as usual to his ishta (chosen deity), Goddess Saraswati and meditated for long before her. He then donned his armour, mounted his chariot and went out for battle.

The queen Lila stationed herself on the ramparts of the fort and surveyed the battlefield. As she did so, Goddess Saraswati materialised near her. Lila bowed to the great devi and felt greatly assured in her heart of her husband’s victory.

During the course of the battle, Padma’s chariot overturned and he fell to the ground. As he quickly got up, the enemy king swiftly came by on his chariot and decapitated Padma.

A horrified Lila broke down at the sad turn of events. She asked Goddess Saraswati, “Mother, how could allow this? Padma was Your devotee!”

The Goddess replied, “Yes, he was. But so is the other king. Before the battle, your husband did not pray for victory but the other king did…”

As a disheartened Lila continued to listen, the great Goddess further said, “…your husband did not pray for victory in battle; he prayed for salvation. He is now one with Me in Spirit.” 


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Notes:

Free will - choice to determine the course of our lives - has been given to each one of us by God. It rests on us whether we use our free will to seek the ephemeral earthly domain or the eternal kingdom of cosmic consciousness.

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