The Naimiṣāraṇya Assembly
The deep, resonant chant of Oṁkāra settled over the sacred grove of Naimiṣāraṇya. Before any word of the epic could be spoken, the ancient tradition demanded reverence.
Obeisance to Nārāyaṇa, the dwelling sage of Badarikāśrama
Obeisance to Nara(Arjuna), the peerless warrior and eternal companion of the Lord.
Obeisance to Sarasvatī, the Goddess whose very breath is this divine play.
Obeisance to Vyāsa, the recorder of her eternal song.
May the recital of this Jaya—this saga of victory—commence, that the demonic nature within us may be subdued.