As per Hinduism, nothing in the world happens without a reason. This is an important teaching in Hindu religion. All actions are connected in one way or the other. The story of Goddess Lakshmi cursing Lord Vishnu – May your head fall off – is found in the Devi Bhagavatam which is part of the Markandeya Purana. Lord Vishnu was taking rest after his long battle against demons Madhu and Kaitabha. The Devas wanted to wake him up to take his help in defeating another demon who had stolen the Vedas. Lord Vishnu was sleeping by leaning his head to his mighty bow Saranga. On the advice of Brahma, termites devoured one end of the bow causing the bow string to snap. The bow string severed the head of Lord Vishnu and the head was no longer to be seen. Darkness engulfed the universe and there were evil omens all around. Huge meteorites appeared in the sky. There was volcanic eruptions, dust storms and huge winds. The snapping sound of the bow kept on echoing throughout the uni