Ambarisha and Durvasa

King Ambarisha was a devout ruler who dedicated his life and kingdom to the service of Lord Vishnu. He strictly observed the Ekadashi fast, which required him to break his fast during a specific window on the following day, Dwadashi. As Ambarisha prepared to conclude his fast, the powerful but short-tempered Sage Durvasa arrived. Ambarisha invited him to eat, but Durvasa insisted on first performing his rituals at the river. The auspicious time for breaking the fast was slipping away, and Durvasa did not return. On the advice of his priests, Ambarisha sipped a drop of water—enough to technically break the fast but not constitute a meal before his guest. When Durvasa returned and perceived this through his yogic powers, he flew into a rage. He tore a lock of hair from his head and created a terrifying demon to kill the King. Ambarisha remained calm and prayerful. Suddenly, Lord Vishnu’s Sudarshana Chakra appeared, incinerating the demon and turning its divine fire toward Durvasa. The terrified sage fled across the universe, seeking refuge from Brahma and Shiva, who both refused to help against Vishnu's weapon. Finally, Durvasa reached Vishnu, who told him, 'I am a servant of my devotees. I cannot help you. Go to Ambarisha and seek his forgiveness.' The prideful sage fell at the King's feet. Ambarisha immediately prayed to the Chakra to spare Durvasa, demonstrating that a true devotee harbors no malice, even toward those who harm them.