Legend has it that Lord Hanuman was an incarnation of Lord Shiv. There are several stories related to the birth of Hanuman. Once, a king named Ambarish ruled Ayodhya. He was a kind and famous ruler. A lot of sages visited his kingdom. One day, two sages, Narad and Parvat, visited Ambarish’s kingdom. Narad and Parvat were known for their wit and wisdom. Ambarish welcomed them respectfully and performed the formal rituals of honour. Ambarish’s daughter Shrimati was one of the most beautiful princesses on earth at that time. Shrimati came to greet the sages in the court. Both Narad and Parvat fell in love with Shrimati and expressed their desire to marry her. Ambarish became confused and said, “O respected sages, I have only one daughter. I need some time to think. I have to find out which of you is more suitable for her. Please wait patiently. ”
King Ambarish’s Dilemma
