00:00The throne of heaven was his, until he kicked the wrong old man.
00:04Picture sitting on heaven's throne, convinced no law applies to you.
00:08The Mahabharata records how absolute power quickly corrupted the mortal king.
00:12He demanded the holy seven sages carry his golden palanquin like servants.
00:17Think about that arrogance, forcing ancient revered sages to bear your weight.
00:22Short-statured sage Agastya walked too slowly for the impatient king.
00:25Nahusha kicked Agastya's head shouting, Sarpah, Sarpah, move faster old man.
00:30Agastya turned, his eyes blazing with cosmic fire at the insult.
00:34You said move like a snake, Agastya cursed, so crawl as one.
00:39Nahusha fell from heaven, his golden skin hardening into python scales.
00:44He lost heaven's highest throne to pride.
00:46God wear your own feet land.
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