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He is Narada, aka Narad Muni, Hermes, he is a devine sage in hinduism, He is famous as a traveling musician and storyteller who carries news and enlightening wisdom.

- Origins: He is one of the mind-created children of Brahma, the creator god. In ancient Vedic scripts, the Sanskrit word Narada translates to 'deity who Brahma invested with the power of creation.
- Devotion: He was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu. In the Vaishnava tradition, he is presented as a sage with devotion to the preserver deity Vishnu.
- Musical Skills: He is depicted carrying a khartal (musical instrument) and the veena, a classical multi-stringed chordophone of the Indian subcontinent. He uses these instruments to accompany his singing of hymns, prayers, and mantras.
- Wisdom and Mischief: Narada is described as both wise and mischievous in some humorous tales. He is notorious for being meddlesome, provoking conflict between both the gods and the demons for the sake of their wisdom as well as for his own entertainment.
- Legacy: The Narada Bhakti Sutra, a great book about love and devotion, is attributed to him. He is also known for his intellectual qualities and had the ability to travel anywhere in the universe.

Narada Muni is a significant figure in Hinduism, appearing in a number of Hindu texts, notably the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.