PLATE THREE

When the demigods could find no way to counteract the activities of
the demons, they wholeheartedly meditated upon Lord Visnu, the
Supreme Personality of Godhead and the creator of the universe. Im-
mediately the Lord became visible to the demigods. With eyes resem-
bling the petals of a newly blossomed lotus, He appeared before them
sitting on the back of Garuda, spreading His lotus feet over Garuda’s
shoulders. He was dressed in yellow and decorated with the Kaustubha
gem, an invaluable helmet and brilliant earrings. He was holding various
weapons in His eight hands. As the dangers of a dream cease when the
dreamer awakens, the illusions created by the jugglery of the demons
were vanquished by the transcendental prowess of Lord Visnu as soon as
He entered the battlefield. But the demons were undaunted. Suddenly,
the demon Kalanemi, seeing the Supreme Lord on the battlefield, took u
his trident and prepared to discharge it at Garuda’s head. (pp. 58-61)
