šShiv Purana Section 2.5 ā Rudra-samhita (5): Yuddha-khanda Chapter 41 ā The curse of TulasÄ« Verses:
VyÄsa said:ā
1. How did the lord NÄrÄyaį¹a manage to deposit his semen in the vaginal passage of TulasÄ«? Please narrate the same ā Continued..!
SanatkumÄra said:ā
28. After saying this the lord of the worlds lay down on his bed. Then out of joy Visnu indulged in sexual intercourse.
29. That lady began to suspect on observing a change in her happiness, endearment and attraction and asked him āwho are you?
TulasÄ« said:ā
30. Who are you? Tell me quickly. I have been enjoyed by you deceptively. My modesty has been outraged. Hence I am going to curse you.ā
SanatkumÄra said:ā
31. On hearing the words of TulasÄ«, Viį¹£į¹u became afraid of the curse. O Brahmin, sportively he re-assumed his own real beautiful form.
32. On seeing the characteristic signs she guessed that it was Visnu. Infuriated by the violation of her chastity she said.
TulasÄ« said:ā
33. āO Visnu, you are ruthless. Your mind is likea rock. Since my chastity has been outraged my husband is doomed.
34. O wicked one, being ruthless you are like a rock. Hence due to my curse you will become a rock.
35. Those who call you ocean of mercy are erring. There is no doubt. How was a devotee killed for another manās sake, even without any offence?ā
Reference:Ā Shiv Purana Section 2.5 ā Rudra-samhita (5): Yuddha-khanda Chapter 41 ā The curse of TulasÄ« Verses 1-34
- In the mentioned verses from the Shiv Purana, Section 2.5 ā Rudra-samhita (5): Yuddha-khanda Chapter 41, there is a narrative about the interaction between Lord Narayana (also known as Vishnu) and TulasÄ«. The story describes how Lord Narayana engaged in a deceptive act of sexual intercourse with TulasÄ«, leading to a violation of her chastity. TulasÄ«, upon realizing what had happened, expressed her anger and frustration, accusing Lord Narayana of being ruthless and unmerciful. She threatened to curse him for his actions. In response to TulasÄ«ās words, Lord Narayana, realizing the gravity of the situation, transformed back into his divine form. TulasÄ« recognized him as Lord Visnu due to certain distinctive signs. Despite her anger and feeling violated, TulasÄ« decided to curse Lord Narayana. She pronounced a curse upon him, declaring that he would turn into a rock due to his heartlessness and violation of her chastity.
