||Om Nama: Shivaya||

 

Chapter –83  – Rudra Samhitha/Sati Khanda – 22

 

Lord Bhrama speaks “ Oh! Vathsa, Devi Sati/Dhakshathanaya, and Lord Mahadeva spent joyful days in the beautiful valley of Mount Himalaya for some time.  Once, Devi Sati watching the thickly packed dark clouds spoke to Mahadeva “Oh! Devadeva, Oh! Mahadeva, Oh! Shambho, Oh! Pranavallabha, kindly listen to my words, Oh! Natha, the rainy season/Varsha Rithu has arrived, all the ten directions are covered with thick rain clouds, the winds have become harsh, and the shower of snow on the Kadamba trees causes to destroy. The deafening noises of thunder, heavy downpour, and brimming water in the ponds, lake, river, and streams disturbs the serenity of the mind. The heavily formed dark clouds do not reveal the moon or sun, it is impossible to find the difference between the day and night, and it keeps the mind gloomy and depressed. Oh! Shankara, the heavy downpour, lashing wind and the thunderstorms, lightning is causing anguish in the minds of the Jeeva, Oh! Bhagavan, the huge trees are dancing in the powerful wind, it frightens the fearful and causing delight in passionate people.  Oh! Bhagavan, the heavy rain clouds appears leaving a silver line in the sky, river Yamuna is brimming with water, Oh! Eshwara, the golden ornaments adorned on my wrists and arm shining like Badavagni in the darkness. Oh! Virupaksha, the rainy season causes new plants to emerge all over the Earth, Mandarachala looks marvelous with those freshly sprung up plants and medicinal herbs. The red and white color of the sky all over Mount Mandharachal close to Himalaya looks stunning, there are large numbers of beautiful trees with fragrant flowers and Kimshuka loaded with flowers with no fragrance, in the same way, Goddess Mahalakshmi resides with the noble as well as wicked in the Kali era. The peacock beautifully dancing on the Mandharachala watching the rain clouds, the pleasing sounds of Chathaka is reverberating all over the hills, the continuous rainfall causing trouble to passersby and the pathways are getting destroyed. Oh! Bhagavan, the hailstorm causing pain to the peacock and Chathaka those were delightfully waited for the arrival of a light shower, Alas! Watching the distress of them, the swans started moving towards the Manasalake on the mountain top. Oh! Bhagavan, the Kaka/crow, and Chakora have started building nests and taking shelter in it, how could you live peacefully without a shelter? Oh! Bhagavan, I am extremely frightened, kindly arrange for a place to stay safe. You can choose either Kailasa or Himadhri, or Mahakoshayamaya/Kashi.”

 

Lord Bhrama speaks “ Oh! Mune, Lord Shiva started laughing listening to the nectar-like words of Paramba Bhagavathi, Jagathjanani, Jaganmatha. The entire place got illuminated with the delight and laugh of that supreme Lord who is adorned in the crescent moon on the beautiful matted hair locks. Further, Lord Mahadeva spoke affectionately to Devi Sati “Oh! Manohare, Oh! Pranapriye, I shall construct a beautiful palace for you that would be beyond the reach of clouds. These Himalayan clouds reach the middle region during the rainy season and extend up to the feet of Mount Kailash Oh! Devi, the clouds of Balahaka touches Sumeru and the top of the hills, the Pushkaravarthaka clouds reaches up to the root of Jambhumoolam. I have explained to you about the traveling destination of the clouds, now you have to decide where you want to live. The beautiful birds of Anilavrinda with golden feathers dwells in the mount Himalaya have a sweet and high singing tone that would please you while you sport. It is the place where the Sidhdhaganas lives, they would adorn you with various fresh alluring flowers and offer gem decorated throne. The Phaneedhrakanya/Nagakanya, Girikanya/tribal women, Naga Kanya/girls living on the hilltop, and young maiden of Kinnaras would accompany you to walk around the places. The beautiful Apsaras who are constantly staring at your beauty and praising your loveliness are yearning to serve you. Devi Menaka, the beautiful wife of Himavan is eagerly waiting to meet you at the Mount Himavan with surprises. The honorable housewives from the illustrious clan living in the Mount Himalaya would please you with their advice, even though you do not require any, Oh! Priye, would you like to visit the rich and beautiful place, with the reverberating melodious sounds of cuckoos, a place of the spring season? Or would you like to visit Himalaya which is known as King of Mountains, with lots of beautiful lakes, streams, rivers, and ponds, filled with lotus flowers, the place of origin of Kalpavruksha/wish-fulfilling tree, lush green land, beautiful flowering plants, trees, creepers, and herbs, where the elephants, horses, and herd of cow explore delightfully. In the Himalaya all the wild animals live in complete harmony, it is the place of illustrious Rishis and Sages who constantly engage in their spiritual practices. It is the abode of deities; you could witness beautiful antelopes and deer. There are beautiful peaks of gold, silver, and crystals, and there are Manasarovar and many more lakes with sweet nectar-like water. You could see a cluster of the fully blossomed golden lotus flowers studded with gems, and there are wild aquatic animals like crocodiles, sharks, tortoise, etc. Oh! Deveshi, you could see beautiful blue lotus flowers of rich fragrances, there are beautiful lush lands, trees, and creepers. The cluster of saffron flowers, adds the taste and fragrance of the lake waters. ”

 

Devi Sati after listening to Lord Mahadeva, began to speak softly “Oh! Prabho, I would like to live with you in the Himadhri, hence you kindly arrange to build a palace.”

 

Lord Bhrama speaks “Oh! Vathsa, Lord Shiva was highly pleased with the suggestion of Devi Sati, they together went to the peak of Himalaya. The place where Sidhdhaganas live in large numbers undergo penance and austerities, illustrious householders undertake spiritual and religious rites, there is a number of Lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, loaded with golden lotus flowers, and an abundance of flowering trees, creepers, and plants. The snow-covered mountain looked majestic, surrounded by lush green lands, small peaks, lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, etc. The whole atmosphere was serene other than the melodious sounds of the birds; there were clusters of blue and white lotus flowers, the buzzing of honey bees, a large number of swans, Chathaka, peacock, Kadamba, and Chakravaha. The sweet sound of cuckoo echoed all over the hills, was the residing place of Sidhdhaganas, Ashwamukhas, Guhyakas, and celestial Apsaras, Vidhyadharas, Kinnaras, damsels,  and Girikanyaka.  The young maiden of damsels was playing the flute, tambourine, kettle drums to entertain Devi Sati, the entire Himalaya appeared beautiful with the presence of the young and attractive Kanyakas, and rich natural beauty. The divine couple settled in this magnificent peak for ten thousand years and performed various passionate sports. At intervals, Lord Shiva conducted a visit to Mount Sumeru which is the dwelling place of deities, lived in isolation and performed Tapasya and austerities, and return to be with his lovely wife. The couples were so intimate and inseparable from each other forgot their presence and austerities; they were completely in love with each other, stood in watching each other’s faces like Chakora birds.”