Deep in the heart of an ancient forest, untouched by time, lay a temple so old that even the oldest scriptures made only vague references to it. Legends whispered that this temple was built in Satyug, the age of truth and divinity when gods walked among mortals. Unlike any ordinary temple, it was said to possess powers beyond human comprehension—some called it a gateway to the divine, while others feared it as a prison for something ancient and terrible.
The Tale of the Cursed Devotee
Long ago, in the golden age of Satyug, there lived a sage named Rishi Kalyan, known for his devotion to Lord Vishnu. One day, while meditating near the sacred river, he had a vision of a temple shimmering in golden light, hidden in the dense forest of Gandharva Van. The voice in his vision commanded him, “Seek the temple, but beware—no mortal may enter uninvited.”
With unwavering faith, Rishi Kalyan set forth on his journey. Days turned into weeks, and the deeper he ventured, the more the forest resisted his presence. Trees whispered ancient secrets, rivers changed their courses to mislead him, and shadows followed his every move. But his devotion was unshaken.
Finally, after great toil, he reached the temple. It stood beyond time—walls glowing faintly in a golden hue, untouched by decay, adorned with carvings of celestial beings. At its center lay a grand doorway, sealed with symbols that pulsed with an otherworldly energy.
As he stepped closer, a voice echoed through the air, “Turn back, Rishi. This is not a place for mortals.” But his heart burned with devotion—how could a temple dedicated to divinity deny entry to a true devotee? He uttered sacred mantras and placed his hand upon the seal.
In that moment, the sky darkened, and the very earth trembled. A powerful force threw him back, and before he lost consciousness, he saw a figure emerge from the temple—a celestial being, neither god nor demon, but something ancient and bound by forces beyond mortal understanding.
The Secret of the Eternal Guardian
When Rishi Kalyan awoke, he was not alone. Before him stood a mysterious being with radiant eyes and an aura of cosmic power. “You should not have come,” it said.
The sage, trembling yet resolute, asked, “Who are you, divine one?”
The being sighed, looking at the temple. “I am the guardian of what lies within. This temple is not a place of worship, but a prison. In Satyug, even gods had to make choices beyond human understanding. Something was sealed here—a force so powerful that even time could not erase its presence. Your devotion has earned you mercy, but you must leave now and never return.”
Rishi Kalyan, humbled and shaken, bowed in reverence and left. He never spoke of the temple again. Yet, some say that on certain nights, the forest still whispers his name, and the golden glow of the forgotten temple flickers beneath the moonlight, waiting… for another seeker.
The Mystery Remains
Even today, deep in forgotten texts and half-told tales, there are hints of the Eternal Guardian and the unknown force that slumbers within the lost temple of Satyug. Was it a blessing or a curse? A divine protector or a force better left undisturbed? The answers remain hidden in time, waiting for the next soul brave enough—or foolish enough—to seek them.
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