In Hindu mythology, a
prominent sage known for his abilities as a musician and a gossip.
Narada is the gods' bard, playing a stringed instrument
known as the vina.
His passion as a musician seems to be greater than his
actual ability, since he is described as being humiliated in numerous of his
mythological tales.
He also relays news and gossip in his role as a roaming
musician.
Narada's news bearing is often used to advance the storyline
of a novel.
According to legend, he asks Vishnu to perform a magic
display for him (maya).
Vishnu sends Narada to a neighboring farm home to get some
water, where he encounters an enthrallingly gorgeous lady.
They fall in love, marry, and have multiple children,
forgetting about his purpose.
Severe floodwaters wipe away his house and drown his family
after many years of married bliss.
As he laments his loss, he finds himself back by the side of
the road with Vishnu, who continues to urge him to return to the farmhouse for
some water.
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