Vishnu’s two wives, the goddess of sovereignty, Shri; and the goddess of earth, Bhu, constantly sought his attention. Once Indra gave Vishnu the Parijata tree. Both wives wanted it planted in their respective gardens, which were separated by a high wall. Vishnu gave the plant to the earth goddess, Bhu. She flaunted this and taunted Shri, so Vishnu decreed that the tree would only bloom on the side facing Shri’s garden, so Shri would enjoy the fruit of Bhu’s labor. Shri now taunted Bhu. Seeing this, Vishnu announced that the tree would only bloom when he’d visit Bhu. So every time Shri saw the flowers, she had to endure the fact that her husband was with someone other than her.

Pattanaik