Kamalasaras - Penance of Devi Lakshmi

(Skanda Purana - Venkatachala Mahatmya - 9)

Sr Venkateswara

• Penance of Devi Lakshmi: Sage Suka told prince Tondaman about the greatness of Kamalasaras or Padmasaras (Lake Kamala or Padma). Once Devi Lakshmi due to a curse by sage Durvasa descended upon earth along with Lord Vishnu. She reached the Kamala or Padma lake and performed penance for ten thousand divine years.

• Devas eulogizing Devi Lakshmi. Devi Lakshmi gives them boon: The devas who were searching for the goddess came to the lake and eulogized Her. Devi Lakshmi became pleased. She gave them the boon whereby they will regain their regions after vanquishing the demons.

• Devi Lakshmi giving her blessings to Kamalasaras: Devi Lakshmi also declared that those persons who take bath in this lake and eulogize Her will gain prosperity, learning and finally attain salvation. The Devi then returned to Vaikuntha along with Lord Vishnu.

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