The great Sage Jabali was performing penance for world peace on the banks of the river Bhagirathi near a place called Thataaka. One day, Sage Narada approached him and asked him thus “O Sage Jabali! What is the purpose of this penance? What do you want to achieve? On the one hand, you have been responsible for the proliferation of evil forces and here on the other hand, you are performing penance for world peace. This dual strategy of yours really perplexes me”. Sage Jabali was surprised at the comments of Sage Narada and asked him “O Great Sage Narada! You work for world peace day and night and are aware of everything. What then is the reason for such comments from you? Since both our intentions are the same, wouldn’t straight talk be more appropriate here?” Sage Narada replied thus “That demon Arunasura upon whom you so kindly bestowed your blessings and advised the Gayathri Mantra (the most sacred mantra for Hindus, which carries the essence of the Vedas), is now using the same for the destruction of Dharma on earth. Evil forces are gaining ground on earth and Bhakti is coming down.