Why Vibhishan is Cheeranjivi - Page 2

Originally posted by: akhl

Vibhishan asked boon from Lord Brahma that he (Vibhishan) should have the strength to always follow the path of virtue. Lord Brahma gave him this boon. Brahma knew that Vibhishan had so good qualities. Therefore, on his own, he also gave to Vibhishan the boon of immortality.

Originally posted by: rupalip

Thanks Purvi and Rajnish for 6th n 7th one...

Its new for me...

purvi plz tell more abt Vali n all patala...

Vamana taught King Bali that arrogance and pride should be abandoned if any advancement in life is to be made, and that wealth should never be taken for granted since it can so easily be taken away. Vamana then took on the form of Mahavishnu. He was pleased by King Bali's determination and ability to keep his promise in the face of his spiritual master's curse and the prospect of losing all his wealth. Vishnu named the King Mahabali since he was a Mahatma (great soul). He allowed Mahabali to return to the spiritual sky to associate with Prahalada (the demoniac Hiranyakashipu's pious son, also a descendant of the demon race) and other divine beings. Mahavishnu also declared that Mahabali would be able to rule the universe in the following yuga (age). Maha Bali was the grandson of Prahlada being the son of Prahlada's son Virochana who was killed in a battle with the Devas.

Bali is supposed to return every year to the land of his people, to ensure that they are prosperous. This is celebrated as the Onam festival in Kerala, where he is also called Maveli (which is a contraction of Mahabali - the Great Bali).