This Prayer was first Spoken by Lord Brahma to Us, the Prajapatis

     Lord Shiva then instructed the Prachetas, 

“My dear princes, you should chant this prayer while fixing your minds upon the lotus feet of the Lord. Being situated within your hearts, the Lord will soon become very pleased with you if you faithfully follow this process. This prayer was first spoken by Lord Brahma to us, the Prajapatis, when we were ordered by him to create progeny. By chanting this prayer in praise of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, we became completely free from all kinds of ignorance. Any devotee of the Lord who chants this prayer with great attention and reverence, with mind absorbed in Him, will achieve the greatest perfection of life without delay.”    

     After receiving instructions from Lord Shiva, the Prachetas worshiped him with great respect and devotion. Then, after Lord Shiva’s departure, the princes entered the water, and while standing there for 10,000 years, they regularly recited the prayer that had been given to them.

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