Narada Walks Away Singing the Power That Bewilders the Wise
Uttara Kanda, Doha 59
Doha 59 · Movement 2 of 2
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Having directed Garuda toward Brahma, Narada departs. His final teaching does not remain behind as an explanation. It becomes song upon the road.
The divine sage sings Rama's qualities while praising again and again the immeasurable power of Hari's maya. Wisdom here does not stand outside mystery and analyze it from a safe distance. The supremely knowing Narada celebrates the very power that has bewildered him before.
Garuda watches the singing figure recede. The sound carries an unexpected freedom: one may admit having been made to dance and still sing the Dancer's glory. Confusion need not end devotion. Honest bewilderment can begin the movement toward a clearer surrender, provided the seeker follows instruction rather than enthroning his present conclusion. Narada's song fades into the distance, and Garuda turns his wings toward Brahma.
Narada leaves Garuda not with a closed answer, but with Rama's Name sounding along the path toward the next teacher.
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अस कहि चले देवरिषि करत राम गुन गान। हरि माया बल बरनत पुनि पुनि परम सुजान।।59।।
Thus speaking, the divine sage departed, singing the glories of Rama. That supremely wise one praised again and again the power of Hari's divine Maya.