||Om Nama: Shivaya||

 

Chapter – 69 – Rudra Samhitha/Sati Kanda – 8

 

Maharishi Narada speaks “Oh! Bhraman, Oh! Vidhe, Oh! Mahabhaga, Oh! Vishnushishya, Oh! Mahamathe, you are a sincere devotee of Lord Shiva, kindly enlighten me on the knowledge of supreme philosophies of Lord Shiva. Oh! Bhagavan, you have narrated the glorious legend of Devi Arundhathi which could enhance the devotion to Lord Shiva, you are well-versed in Dharma, kindly describe the legend of supreme Lord Shiva, which destroys the sins of Jeeva and provide an abundance of welfare. Oh! Bhagavan, kindly describe the amusements of supreme Lord Shiva, after the wedding Lord Kamadeva with Devi Rathi?  What happened to Devi Sandhya after leaving for Tapasya?”

 

Lord Bhrama speaks “Oh! Narada, Oh! Viprendhra, you are a sincere devotee of Lord Shiva, I shall describe the various amusements of Lord Shiva to you. I was besieged by the Maya of the Lord eventually got freed from it with the grace of that Supreme Lord, while returning to my abode I was pondering over the words of Lord Shiva, and became envious of him. I have reached the abode of Dhakshaprajapathi where I met Devi Rathi and Lord Kamadeva. I have discussed with my mind-born sons Dhaksha, and Marichi, to suggest a method for the atonement for my sin and remove my distress. The supreme Lord Maheshwara who is a great Yogi reproved the lack of self- control in me and blamed me for the situation which caused distress to all. He disapproved my lust for the mind-born daughter Devi Sandhya due to the intervention of mind-born son Kamadeva. I was utterly ashamed, and disappointed, further, I wanted to see that supreme Yogi Lord Shiva as a householder otherwise the creation would become standstill, I have discussed with my mind-born sons to suggest a method to make Lord Shiva convinced to get married, even though it is an extremely difficult task.  Lord Shiva openly criticized my helplessness before my sons and Devi Sandhya, if I have become successful to find an appropriate bride for Lord Shiva I could get relieved from the uneasiness of my sin.  He is a great Yogi, unconquerable, has perfect control over sense, and cannot be defeated in the path of Yoga, who could lure the heart of that supreme Lord Mahadeva? It is impossible for damsels not even for Lord Kamadeva. He is primordial, and a Vairagin, how did the expansion of the Universe takes place if the Supreme Lord Shiva continues to remain Vairagin? How the destructions of enemies of deities would take place without the contribution of Lord Mahadeva? Some of the demons needed to be killed by the hands of his children, how did it possible if he remains a Vairagin forever? Some of the demons needed to be killed in the hands of three of us. Lord Mahadeva is not interested in the worldly matters or in the Universe, other than extreme austerities and Tapasya. He has completely detached from worldly matters and the Universe, it would not help in any way in the functioning of the Universe and its living beings.”

 

Lord Bhrama speaks to Kamadeva “Oh! Puthra, Oh! Kama, Oh! Manobhava, you are best among all my sons, you are the source of happiness to all, Oh! Kamadeva and Devi Rathi listen to my words carefully, you both are the epitome of charm and loveliness, and you both are a brilliant couple made for each other, like Lord Vishnu and Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi. You both would be the prime factor in living beings, you are the source of happiness and bliss would cause the expansion of living beings. Oh! Kamadeva, you are capable to lure the hearts of living beings, I would suggest you to entice the heart of Lord Shiva for the welfare of the Universe and its living beings, so that he would embrace Grihasthashrama. The supreme Lord Mahadeva is a great Yogi, and a Vairagin, it is difficult to captivate him, therefore you have to follow him wherever he goes, he visits dense woods, attractive hills, mountains and lakes and spend solid hours of Tapasya in the solitude, you should follow that supreme Lord Mahadeva and put a hindrance to his Tapasya, in this manner get yourself freed from my curse. I promise you, you will get freed from the curse, the moment the supreme Lord Shiva achieve the fruit of his Tapasya in the form of a lovely consort.”

 

Manmatha speaks “ Oh! Vibho, I shall sincerely follow your command, would make all efforts to put obstacles to the Tapasya of that supreme Lord Mahadeva.”

 

Lord Bhrama speaks to Narada “Oh! Mune,  Kamadeva initiated his mysterious function, soon the Vasantharithu came into view, I and Dhaksha immersed in thoughts, how to find a suitable bride for the supreme Lord Mahadeva.  Kamadeva began his unique sport, his loveliness is capable to entice the hearts of all the living beings, he has a lustrous face resembles a lotus flower, he has attractive physical features, beautiful nose,  eyes,  and ears adorned in magnificent ear ornament, he has an attractive line of teeth,  and pleasing smile, he was adorned in exquisite ornaments all over the body, he has the complexion of dark clouds, he has the gait of an elephant, he has attractive thighs, waistline, broad chest, long hands, and attractive limbs. Soon after the arrival of Vasantharithu, the Earth flourished with rich natural beauty.  The trees, plants, and creepers loaded with flowers, the wind carried the rich scent of fresh alluring flowers all over the directions. The lakes, ponds, rivers were brimming with crystal clear water, the various species of birds and animals settled on the banks of rivers and lakes produced lovely voices. I have assured Kamadeva “Oh! Puthra, the Vasantharithu would work like the wind that exhilarate the fire, and the Malaya breeze would add elegance to the Vasantharithu, and Devi Rathi who is skilled in sixty-four types of amorous sports would be your strength always. Oh! Kamadeva, you have to proceed to Mount Kailash with your companion Devi Rathi and make all the efforts to lure the heart of Lord Mahadeva, Oh! Thatha, in the meantime I would search for an appropriate young maiden to captivate the heart of supreme Lord Shiva.” Oh! Narada,  Kamadeva along with Devi Rathi delightfully prostrated before me and Dhaksha, and left to carry out their task.”