Story of Kakbhushundi is found in Tulsidas’s
Ramcharitmanas. He is believed to have had darshan of Lord Shiva and this
makes him a divine character. As per Ramacharitamanasa, the home of Kakabhushundi
was in the Himalayas. When Lord Ram was born on earth, he came to Ayodhya to
witness the child form of Bhagavan Ram. Child form of Rama was his desired
deity.
Kakabhushundi took several births before finally he got human
form. He roamed in the hermitages of various Rishis seeking knowledge. Once he
reached the ashram of Lomasa Rishi who taught him the principles of nirguna
Brahman (God without form and attributes).
But Kakabhushundi was adamant that he be taught about Saguna
Brahman (God with form and attributes).
Lomasa Rishi tried to convince Kakabhushundi about the
greatness of nirguna worship but he was not ready to accept the teachings. The
Rishi got angry and cursed him to be born as a crow.
Lomasa Rishi regretted cursing his student and taught him
the principles of Saguna Brahman.
Kakabhushundi did not change his form of crow, as he wanted
to keep the form in which he gained the knowledge of Saguna Brahman.
Kakabhushundi is said to be still living on earth and will
live forever.