||Om Nama: Shivaya||

 

Chapter – 61 – Rudra Samhitha/Shrishti Kanda – 20

 

Lord Bhrama speaks “ Oh! Vathsa, Oh! Narada, I have described the extreme penance of Lord of Alakapuri contemplating upon Lord Shiva along with Goddess Parvati, the compassionate Lord pleased with the devotion of Vaishravana, appeared on the Mount Kailash and provided him the boon to become the Lord of wealth.  Further, Lord Rudra who an essence of the supreme Lord Shiva, benevolent to me and Lord Vishnu, and worshiped by all the deities, settled in Kailash to remain close to Kubera, the small kettle-drum played by that Lord reverberated in the three worlds, that was most encouraging and auspicious to the world. Soon the deities, Lord Bhrama, Vishnu, Sages and Rishis, Veda, Shastra, Agamas assumed the form of Siddhas and arrived on the site. All the deities, demons, sages and Rishis were highly pleased; shortly the Ganas of Lord Shiva also arrived on the Mount Kailash.”

 

 

Lord Bhrama continues “ Oh! Narada, I shall describe the number of the auspicious Ganas of the Lord, listen to me carefully. Shankakarnna who is the leader of Ganas arrived with crores of Ganas, Kekarakshasa followed by ten crores of Ganas, Vikritha was followed by eight crores of Ganas, Vishaka was followed by sixty-four crores of Ganas, Pariyathrika was followed by nine crores of Ganas, Dhundhubi was followed by eight crores of Ganas, Jalanka was followed by the best among the Ganas of twelve crores in numbers. Sreemadha and Vikrithanana were followed with seven crores of Ganas each, Kapali was followed by five crores of Ganas, the auspicious Sandharaka was followed by six crores of Ganas, Kandhuka and Kundaka were followed one crore of Ganas respectively, Chandrathapana was followed by eight crores of Ganas. Mahakesha who was the Lord of Ganas was accompanied by thousand crores of Ganas. The Kundivaha Shubhaparvathaka was accompanied by twelve crores of Ganas each. The illustrious Kala, Kalaka, and  Mahakala were followed by a hundred crores of Ganas. Agnika was accompanied by hundred crores of Ganas, Abhimukha was accompanied by one crore of Gana, Adithyamurdha and Dhanavaha were accompanied by hundred crores of Ganas each. Sannaha and Kumudha was followed by hundred crores of Ganas, Amogha, Kokila, and Sumanthraka was accompanied by one crore of Ganas respectively. Kakapadha and Santhanaka were followed by sixty crores of Ganas each, Mahabhala, Madhupinga, and Pingala were accompanied by nine crores of Ganas each. Purnabhadhra and Nila were accompanied by ninety crores of Ganas each, have arrived before Lord Mahadeva. The mighty warrior Chathurvakthra was accompanied by seven crores of Ganas. Thus a huge number of Ganas assembled under the leadership of the chief of Ganas, along with the deities got ready to proceed to mount Kailash to venerate that supreme Lord Mahadeva. Soon Kashtagooda, Sukesha, and Vrishabha joined in the procession followed by sixty-four crores of Ganas each. Chithra, Nakulisha, and Swayamprabhu accompanied by seven crores of Ganas each, Lokanthaka, Dheepthathma, and Dhaithyanthaka Prabu, Lord Bhringiriti, illustrious Devadevapriya, Ashni, Bhanuka, and Sanathana was accompanied by sixty-four crores of Ganas each. The foremost among the Ganas Lord Nandhishwara and Mahabhala was accompanied by hundred crores of Ganas each. All these mighty Ganas of Lord had matted hair locks adorned in the crescent moon, had bluish throat, adorned in the beautiful crown, ear ornaments, armlets, ornaments on the chest, waist, and ankle, had thousands of hands and three eyes, these Animadhi Ganas joined with the supreme Lord Vishnu, Lord Indra, Lord Bhrama, who have the radiance of crores of Sun, all these mighty Ganas, illustrious Sages, Rishis and deities were extremely enthusiastic to meet the supreme Lord Shiva. All the deities, Rishis and Sages, along with the Ganas arrived in Mount Kailash and prostrated before the supreme Lord Shiva, and eulogized him in marvelous verses. Further, all of them along with Lord Shiva proceeded to the city of Kubera. The huge procession arrived with the supreme Lord Mahadeva was received by Kubera with utmost reverence. The guests were highly pleased; Lord Mahadeva embraced Kubera and began to live in the city of Alakapuri with the Ganas for some time. Lord Vishwakarma created magnificent fortress for the deities, and Ganas and marvelous hermitages for the Rishis and Sages as well. Thus, Lord Shiva blessed Kubera and returned to his own abode Mount Kailasha on an auspicious day. The deities were extremely happy, the Siddhas gave ceremonial bath to Lord Shiva, and offered various auspicious ingredients to Lord Shiva and Harathi were offered. The deities showered flowers, and the beautiful celestial Apsara performed marvelous dances, the deities and Rishis and Ganas were extremely delightful. The deities, Rishis, Siddhas, Ganas eulogized the Lord Mahadeva and received several boons as desired of their choice, and all of them returned to their respective abodes. I and Lord Vishnu took a seat before the supreme Lord Shiva for some time; the magnanimous Lord praised our functions of creation and preservation, and promised permanent grace on us, eventually we left to our abode. Lord Shiva took the hands of Kubera and spoke affectionately “Oh! Mithra, I am extremely pleased with your association, you can return to your abode the city of Alakapuri, I shall be there to assist you always.” Thus, Lord Kubera returned to his abode. Lord Shiva and the illustrious Ganas resided in the Mount Kailash, the supreme Lord Shiva continued Tapasya and Yogic practices, giving lectures on Veda, Vedanta, and Scriptures, he undertook several expeditions through the woods followed by his Ganas, he is an illustrious Yogi, engaged in various amusements with his Ganas. Thus, Lord Shiva lived with the Ganas in the Mount Kailash. Oh! Vathsa, it was before the marriage of Devi Sati. Later, Lord Shiva married the daughter of Dhakshaprajapathi, after that the great Yogi has become an excellent householder and performed various passionate sports with Devi Sati. Oh! Munisaththama, I have described the companion of Lord Kubera and Lord Rudra, and Lord Shiva’s marriage with Devi Sati. The Supreme Lord Shiva performed various amusements for imparting the knowledge on the highest philosophies. Whoever reads or listen to the legend of Avirbhava of Lord Rudra, the companionship of Lord Kubera and Lord Rudra, and the marriage of Lord Shiva and Devi Sati, would attain happiness and welfare on the Earth, ultimately salvation from the repeated births.”