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your feet, and I am now assured that the Goddess
of Fortune, Lakshmi, will be very glad to live there
perpetually. I think your feet are so soft like a rose,
but My chest is as hard as a thunderbolt. If I caused
you any pain, let me gently massage your lotus feet.”
This expression of genuine humility of Lord Vishnu
touched the heart of Bhrigu. He was choked up with
emotion and unable to reply to the gentle words of
the Lord. Tears welled up in his eyes as he remained
respectfully silent.

Bhrigu committed three types

of offenses
Bhrigu offended Brahma mentally by remaining
silent and not offering him any respect. Similarly,
He insulted Siva by using insulting words; and
Lord Vishnu, by physically stepping on His body.
Each offense was progressively more offensive.
The physical offense to Lord Vishnu was the most
egregious of all. Bhrigu returned to the sages and
devas (demigods) who were anxiously awaiting the
report of his findings. After hearing him, the sages
and devas concluded that Lord Vishnu is the Supreme
God because the Lord was not agitated at all in spite
of being kicked by Bhrigu. Brahma and Siva, however,
were immediately angered.

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