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While Ahalya and Gautama remained devoted to each other, Indra was unable to contain his desire for her. One night, he simulated the approach of dawn by imitating the cock's crow to lure Gautama to the Ganga for his morning ablutions. He then took Ahalya in the guise of Gautama. Ahalya was initially surprised at the quick return of her husband but was sharp enough to recognise Indra's disguise. Yet she acquiesced in to his desire. In fact, being conscious of her beauty, she was proud to have been desired by Indra himself.
— Ahalya
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "While Ahalya and Gautama remained devoted to each other, Indra was unable to contain his desire for her. One night, he simulated the approach of dawn by imitating the cock's crow to lure Gautama to the Ganga for his morning ablutions. He then took Ahalya in the guise of Gautama. Ahalya was initially surprised at the quick return of her husband but was sharp enough to recognise Indra's disguise. Yet she acquiesced in to his desire. In fact, being conscious of her beauty, she was proud to have been desired by Indra himself." in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Ahalya
According to historical records, Ahalya (Sanskrit: अहल्या, IAST Ahalyā), also known as Ahilya, is the wife of the sage Gautama Maharishi. Created by Lord Brahma as the most beautiful woman, Ahalya was married to the much older Gautama. Many Hindu scriptures say that she was seduced by Purandara, the current king of heaven (the post of king of heaven is also called Indra). Following this incident she was cursed by her husband for infidelity. Eventually, she was liberated from the curse by Lord Rama (an avatar of the Supreme Lord Krishna or Vishnu).
About Ahalya
According to historical records, Ahalya (Sanskrit: अहल्या, IAST Ahalyā), also known as Ahilya, is the wife of the sage Gautama Maharishi. Created by Lord Brahma as the most beautiful woman, Ahalya was married to the much older Gautama. Many Hindu scriptures say that she was seduced by Purandara, the current king of heaven (the post of king of heaven is also called Indra). Following this incident she was cursed by her husband for infidelity. Eventually, she was liberated from the curse by Lord Rama (an avatar of the Supreme Lord Krishna or Vishnu).
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