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What
the epics say - 'Akalbodhan'
In
the 'Ramayana', Lord Rama along with his army of monkeys lead
by Hanuman went to 'Lanka' to rescue his wife, Sita, who was
abducted and imprisoned by the ten headed Ravana, the king of
the Demons in Lanka.
Before
his final battle with Ravana, Rama seeked the blessings of
Devi Durga for defeating Ravana. He was given to understand
that the Goddess would be pleased only if she was worshipped
with one hundred 'NeelKamal' or blue lotuses. After travelling
and searching the whole world, Rama could gather only
ninety-nine ‘Neel Kamals". So intense was his devotion
that he finally decided to offer one of his eyes, which
resembled blue lotuses. Durga, being pleased with the devotion
of Rama, appeared and blessed him for the battle.
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