In English
All the gods and goddesses appeared there. They were critical of ’s action. They remonstrated with Him for knowing everything and yet doing such a foolish deed. But the fact was that was totally satisfied with ’s innocence. Otherwise, why would He subject himself to so many difficulties, give up food and drink, come to and be injured by the ? Once, after a battle with , ’s body was covered with blood. fainted unable to bear the sight. Such was the love that bound the two. Why would the two face so many obstacles together? Why would they have built the bridge across the ocean? Was it not for ? knew ’s purity. He said, “I may know your nature. But people are like crows that keep cawing about imaginary things.” Then said, “Will the bird give up its lovely singing just because the crow would caw in between. O ! People may gossip like crows. But You are the . Why must You be wary of what the people say?” Everyone present supported by saying, “She speaks the truth!” People never spot the defects within themselves, but the defects of others appear magnified to them. was not like that. had absolutely no faults within Himself. But He had to behave thus to set an ideal to the people. The lord of fire appeared when jumped into the fire, and handing over to , said, “ is a lady of the highest chastity. She is the very embodiment of the Goddess (goddess of wealth). She possesses a heart which is spotless and free of all defects and blame.” When the god of fire spoke thus, accepted .