This is the update on Nandi’s deafness:
The tale of Nandi's cursed ear whispers of a playful wager gone wrong, a goddess's fury, and a humble bull's devotion.
Imagine Mount Kailash, a celestial playground where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati engaged in a spirited game of dice. Nandi, the loyal bull, served as the umpire, his heart overflowing with love for his master. But when the goddess emerged victorious, Nandi, blinded by his devotion, declared Lord Shiva the winner.
This audacious act ignited a fiery rage in Goddess Parvati. Her voice, like thunder, echoed through the heavens, "For your deceit, you shall suffer!" A curse descended upon Nandi, leaving him with a deafening silence in his left ear.
But Nandi, ever the faithful servant, pleaded for forgiveness. "My love for the Lord clouded my judgment," he confessed. Goddess Parvati, touched by his sincerity, offered a path to redemption: "Worship my son, Lord Ganesha, on his birthday, and your curse shall be lifted."
And so, on Chaturdashi, during the sacred month of Aavani (Bhadrapada). Nandi sought solace in devotion, offering Arugampul (Bermuda grass) as a humble penance to Lord Ganesha. From that day forward, the tradition of offering Arugampul to Lord Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturthi became a testament to Nandi's unwavering devotion and a reminder that even the most powerful deities can be swayed by sincere repentance.
Sometimes, the truth hides in plain sight, camouflaged among the mundane and the overlooked. It's like a whisper in a crowded room, a faint shimmer in the corner of your eye. But if you search diligently, if you dare to look in the most unexpected places, the truth will reveal itself, staring back at you with an undeniable clarity.
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