Terms of address: Batara
Type: God
Origin: India
Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: In some versions he is an older cousin of Batara Guru, whereas in others they are siblings. He was handsome in his youth, but this changed as a result of an altercation with Batara Guru. Narada had been meditating in heaven, making the weather very warm. Several Gods were sent to stop him but none was up to the task. Finally, Batara Guru himself awoke Narada from his meditation. They then engaged in a verbal duel and Batara Guru lost. Enraged by this humiliation, he cursed Narada, who had an ugly face ever since then. However, Guru was eventually punished for this as well, and he was cursed with four arms. For a God, he has a rather comic demeanor.
Notes on the Indian retellings: Narada in Hindu mythology is known as a sage who is a /trilokasanjaari/ (the traveler of the three worlds: Heaven, Earth and the Underworld) as he is able to go to any of these three places at will. He is known as the son of Brahma. He is said to have been cursed by Daksha his brother, to create conflict amongst people wherever he goes. However, the conflicts that he causes will be a blessing in disguise and lead to the greater good for the people. He is also considered to be a great devotee of Lord Vishnu.
Mother: Laksmi
Father: Caturkanaka
Siblings: Pitanjala, Tiksnawati, Caturwarna
Consorts: Wiyodi
Offspring: Kanekawati, Malangdewa
Amulets and hierlooms: Cupu Linggamanik
Takes the shape of: Resi
Impersonated by: Dhamdharat
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