Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.625
Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.625
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Under Marīci's curse Dharmavratā was separated from him. She performed penance in the midst of fires. Mahāviṣṇu appeared before her and asked her what boon she wanted. She prayed that her curse might be lifted. Viṣṇu replied :—“It was Marīci who cursed you. That curse cannot be withdrawn. You will be turned into a sacred stone. Your name “Dharmavratā” will be changed into “Devavratā”. In future, that stone will become famous under the name “Devavratā” or “Devaśilā”. Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Maheśvara and goddesses like Lakṣmī will dwell in that stone.”