Passage 13

In English

Departs

While they were busily engaged thus, came close and said, “Oh, and ! I am bestowing on you my last blessing, for I am going to the Himalayas right now. The mission on which I came to the world is already fulfilled. I was waiting to see marriage between and . I have been instrumental in bringing about the marriage of Lord and . It is high time I shed the body. That is why I am going to the Himalayas.” On hearing these words of , everyone felt sad and stunned. thus played a pivotal role in the early part of the . Before departure, gave away all his powerful weapons to and said, “You are the original source of all weapons. I am returning them to You. The welfare and well-being of the world rests with You. That is why I am delivering these weapons into Your hands.” Shedding profuse tears, said, “Sage , I cannot forget the good that you have done to my Son. I shall be ever grateful to you.” received the salutations of all the people there, consoled the crying ones, and went to the Himalayas. After this incident, there is no mention of anywhere in the .