According to legend, this place was once called Guhāraṇya – a forest dwelling of the demon named Guhāsura. He was granted a boon of invincibility by Lord Brahma after performing severe penance. Thus, empowered by the boon, Guhāsura had been tormenting the demigods and sages of the region. Exasperated by the distress caused by Guha, the demigods approached Lord Brahma to seek redemption.
SARVAMOOLA SANDESHA
layēvāpyathavā sruśṭhau antarālēpi sa kvacit |
prakrutyā rahitam brahma kadācidapi tiśṭati ||
Guru Sandesha
subtly conveyed by Shri Vedavyasa by titling the work “Shrimad” Bhagavata where Shri means Lakshmi. Hence, while meditating upon any form of Vishnu, it must be done along with Lakshmi only.
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