XLIX : Poem : Even the weakest animal is strong in its Habitat !!

 XLIX : Poem :

Nillalona Mosali Nigidi Yenugu Pattu

Bayalu Kukka Cheta Bhanga Padunu

Stana Balimi Kani Tana Balimi Kadaya

Viswadha abhirama Vinura Vema !!

Telugu Version :

నీళ్లలోని మొసలి నిగిడి ఏనుగు పట్టు ,

బయలు కుక్క చేత భంగ పడును . 

స్దాన బలిమి కానీ తన బలిమి కాదయా ,

విశ్వదాభిరామ వినురవేమా . 

Meaning : Every creation in this universe is powerful in its own habitat/home rather than outside. Which is called "Stana Balimi" like the Crocodile which was able to attack and kill the Elephant in waters but gets chased and defeated by the dog outside the water. Hence we need to realize that its the strength of the home pitch and the God given gift and not to develop pride ever !

Story : Trikutachala was known for dense forest and it was believed that devas ,gandharvas and Kinneras used to stroll around to enjoy the scenic beauty of this place.Along with many other animals there were herd of elephants who used to move around for their food. Once an elephant had lost its way and moved out alone and started searching for water as he was very thirsty.On seeing a stream ,the elephant entered the water body to quench his thirst.Suddenly the Crocodile who lives in the stream attacked the elephant  and started biting him with his sharp teeth ,Gajendra the elephant had understood that Crocodile is powerful in his habitat ,the water and though he is huge and larger in size than crocodile since he is out of his habitat he is not so powerful,hence prayed to Lord Vishnu to save him.

Instead of wasting his time in feeling sad about his present situation despite his huge body, he humbly prayed to Lord Vishnu for his rescue .Thus was saved.