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| PARVATI - THE DIVINE MOTHER
OF THE UNIVERSE |
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| SHIVA - PARVATI |
Though Parvati was now in her happy days, she had not forgotten the sorrows
of others. She did not ignore the need to remove the sufferings of others. Shiva,
who was merciful, said, "Be it so. Whenever Rati wants him Manmatha will
come to her even without a body and make her happy. Manmatha gave up his life
so that the world could be happy. Whenever the people of this world remember
him, he will yet come unseen and do well to them. Later in the Dwapara yuga he
shall be born son to Sri Krishna and will be resplendent as the true husband
of Rati."
Shiva conferred his favor thus, as requested by Parvati, and then went back to
Kailasa with his retinue. All his devotees, sages and retinue in Kailasa were
overjoyed. Parvati returned to Oushadhiprastha with her
companions. As one who
had won Shiva's favor, she was welcomed with great splendor.
Shiva sent for the Saptarishis, the seven sages who were
very wise and pious, and requested them to go to Himavanta. Parvataraja
was in immense joy that the greatest of sages had come to request for his daughter
to be Shiva's bride. Giriraja exclaimed, "My good fortune has borne fruit!
My righteousness has yielded a fragrant flower! The tree of my good race has
borne fruit!" That he would be the father-in-law of Shiva, the world's,
preceptor, put him into a, transport of joy. The marriage
was fixed.
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| SHIVA - PARVATI |
Parvataraja sent for Vishwakarma the architect of the gods. With his help a marriage-pavilion
was built, which was extremely beautiful and a wonder to set eyes upon. The extensive
hall for the marriage assembly was unique. The wedding of Shiva and Parvati was
performed with great splendor.
The wedlock of Shiva and Parvati opened as it were the portals
of the world's bliss. Shiva is the world's father. Having married him, Parvati
became the mother of the universe. The son born to her later was Kartikeya. He as commander of
the army of the gods attacked the Rakshasas, killed them and reestablished the
path of virtue and righteousness. Tarakasura was killed. The other son of Parvati
is Ganesha or Gajamuka. He places obstacles to the wicked deeds of bad men and
removes impediments in the way of good men. He also gives knowledge and wisdom.
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