After walking for sometime,Rama came across Ashramam near Mithilanagaram.It was in dilapited condition.No one was living there. To Ramas enquiry Viswamithra explained .That was the abode of sage Gowthama.Gowthama did penance for many years along with wife Ahalya.Indra wanted to destroy Gowthamas penance.So,he approached Ahalya in the form of Rishi in the absence of Gowthama.He expressed his interest in her.Though she knew he was Indra ,she accepted his offer.GOWTHAMA SAW iNDRA COMING FROM ashram and knew what had happened.He cursed Indra to become impotent.He cursed Ahalya also to eat air and do penance in ashes without being seen by any one.When Shri Rama comes ,she would become clean and leave her lust.
Indra went to Devatha sND TOLD THEM OF HIS PLIGHT.Then they sawsto it that he had the testicles of aries.
As Rams feet touched Ashram, Ahalya became visible.She welcomed Rama,fed him and prayed.Gowthama also came and prayed Rama.Viswamitra took Rma and Lakshmana to Mithila.
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