The wise and powerful Yayaati is granted dominion over Earth. The sages advise him: “You must protect all living and non-living beings. Forgiveness, compassion, and tolerance are the true ornaments of humanity. Only through sacrifice alongside enjoyment does life find meaning. If you follow this path, you may enjoy Earth until the end of time.”
But Yayaati is intoxicated by his own knowledge and power. He believes that forgiveness and compassion are the language of the weak. He declares that Earth is meant for the strong to enjoy, and the weak have no right to live here.
He crushes the lives of the lowly underfoot. Even great creatures become tools for his entertainment. He is enchanted by the eternal beauty of Earth, but his demonic desire consumes it. He becomes erratic and violent, tearing apart Earth’s green garments. His brutal cruelty leaves deep wounds on Earth’s body. These wounds fester, releasing foul, poisonous air into the atmosphere. Even Yayaati begins to struggle to breathe.
The celestial gods warn him: “Your life is tied to Earth. Abandon the path of indulgence and save her—or you will perish with her.”
Yayaati looks at the gods with disdain. He dreams of using his intellect to find earth like another planet in space, or of overthrowing the gods and enjoying endless pleasures in heaven with celestial nymphs. Sometimes he wonders if the nectar of heaven could finally quench his thirst.
But destiny is hidden in time. Will Yayaati abandon the path of indulgence and choose sacrifice and penance? Or will he be lost in the infinite darkness of space?
For now, Yayaati is confused and uncertain.
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