Dhruva is on his way to the forest to do penance. Narada tests Dhruva’s determination by telling him to go back, but the child refuses. Narada then tells him how he should worship Lord Vishnu, said Akkarakkani Srinidhi in a discourse. He says that Dhruva should seek Lord Vasudeva. He tells Dhruva to go to the banks of the holy Yamuna river. On the banks of the river is a forest called Madhuravan. He says Dhruva should bathe three times a day in the Yamuna. After pranayama, he should meditate on the Pranava mantra and This will help in the control of the indriyas. Narada then describes the form of the Lord for Dhruva to meditate upon. Lord Vasudeva has a more attractive personality than any of the devas. His lips and eyes are a pleasing shade of red. His form makes it clear that He is the One who is fit for worship, that He is the One who is a like a treasure to bhaktas, that He is the embodiment of Ananda, and that He is the One will help us achieve what we want to. He is the color of dark clouds. He can be identified by the Srivatsa on His chest. He holds the conch, discus, mace, and lotus in His hands. A crown, bracelets, and earrings adorn Him. He wears the rare gem Kaustubha, and the vanamala a garland of forest flowers. His toenails shine like gems. He has a smiling countenance and His glances are full of love and kindness. He is firmly established in the hearts of His devotees. “Turn your thoughts towards this form of the Lord, worshipping Him from His feet to His head. It will then not be easy to turn your thoughts away from His form. So, bewitching is His appearance,” says Narada. Narada then teaches Dhruva the Vasudeva mantra. Narada says that Dhruva should use pure water, flowers, tulsi leaves, and dUrva grass for worship.

Answer the following questions from the above passage-

1. What did Narada tell him when the child refused ?

2. What does Dhruva have to do by going to Madhurvan on the bank of river Yamuna ?

3. How did Narada describe the form of God to Dhruva?

4. What things are beautiful about the body of the Lord?

5. What did Narada tell Dhruva to move towards God with his thoughts ?