So, he led the King into a delusion and showed all the animals he had slain in the Yagas all through these years and said, “look at these animals. Don’t you know that they are also your subjects? Isn’t it your Dharmam to protect them? Where is your compassion? How can such a ruler be a saviour?”.

Moreover, he frightens him, “they are all awaiting your arrival in the ‘Paralokam’ for taking revenge”.

Seeing that Barhis is well rooted in passion for Knowledge and indifference for Karmam, the great Sage soothes him, “I will tell you the story of a King Puranjana, who was just like you. It is called Puranjana Charithram. It will reveal the Supreme Truth to you”.

Note – here, Sage Narada is practically giving a shift to the King’s life, by a wonderful psychological approach. First he asks, whether the King is getting what he truly wants. As the King expresses his desire for Knowledge, Narada reinforces it with knack. Then he comes down to the King’s level and narrates a story similar to his life.

This is the best way to impart knowledge to ignorant people by arousing their curiosity and desire.