||Om Nama: Shivaya||
Chapter –86 – Rudra Samhitha/Sati Khanda – 25
Lord Rama speaks to Devi
Sati “Oh! Devi, once the supreme Lord Mahadeva invited Vishwakarma who is an
eminent architect of deities and ordered him to build a beautiful palace. Soon a magnificent palace was built near the
Dhenushala/cowshed and an attractive gem-studded throne were positioned in the
grand hall, adorned with the statues of lions, the throne was decorated with
colorful Chathram, and the portrait of Ganesha imprinted on it. Lord Shambhu
invited all the deities and Lord Indra with their consorts, Siddhas,
Gandharvas, celestial Apsaras, Naga, preceptors, Rishis, and Sages, arrived with
various gifts. Sixteen Kanyakas/little girls were reverentially received by the
deities, Rishis, Sages, Sidhdhas, and Nagas. There were divine musical
instruments echoed in the atmosphere, there were huge celebrations were
organized, huge verities of herbs and auspicious ingredients were procured for
the performance of Vedic rite, five pots of water from the sacred Theertha was
collected, the whole atmosphere reverberated with the Vedic chants. Lord
Mahadeva meditated upon Lord Vishnu and invited him to take part in the
festivities, was received with great reverence and delight, the magnificent
throne in the Bhramandamandapa was offered to Lord Vishnu. The deities adorned him with a marvelous
crown, and Lord Mahadeva delightfully performed the ablution of Lord Vishnu
with the Theertha collected from the sacred rivers. Further, various precious
gifts were offered to Lord Vishnu. The
supreme Lord Mahadeva who is independent and subservient to his devotees, spoke
to Lord Bhrama and the deities “Oh! Deities and Sages, Lord Hari is Lokesha, he
will perform the task of preservation of the Universe and its living beings,
therefore, we all should abide by the rules and regulations implemented by Lord
Hari, even though the sacred Veda eulogizes me and Lord Hari as the commander
of Universe and its living beings; we shall offer salutation to that supreme
Lord Hari.”
Rama speaks “Oh! Devi, thus
Lord Rudra and deities offered salutation to that Lord Garudadhvaja who was highly
pleased with the gestures of the deities and Rudra, offered various boons to
them. Further, Lord Bhrama, deities,
Rishis and Sages, prostrated before Lord Hari and eulogized him.”
Mahesha speaks “Oh!
Bhagavan, Oh! Jagadheesha, Oh! Jagathpoojya, you are the creator, preserver, and
destroyer of the Universe and its living beings, you are the purifier of souls,
and you are the provider of Dharma, Artha, and the Kama to the Jeeva. Oh!
Mahabalaparakrama, you are worshiped by all; you are valorous and unconquerable
in the battlefields, Oh! Bhagavan kindly accepts the Shakthithrayam from me,
you will be performing various passionate sports for the welfare of the universe and its living beings, and your glorious myth will be praised in the
three worlds. Oh! Vishno, I shall promise you to destroy your enemies, and
liberate your passionate devotees. Oh! Bhagavan, kindly accept the Maya who is
so powerful and unconquerable in the three worlds. Oh! Hari, there is no
difference between you and me, Lord Bhrama initiated from my right limb and you
are the creator of the lotus born Bhramam, you will be the preserver and I am
Rudra will perform the task of the deluge at the end of Yuga. You are worshiped by all of us. Oh! Hari,
kindly carry out the function of protection of the Universe residing in this magnificent
abode built near the Dhenushala, and perform various passionate sports and
assume numerous forms at intervals. This magnificent abode would be known as
Goloka, which will have all the auspiciousness and fortune, all your incarnations
would speak and praise by my devotees, with the grace of me.” Lord Rama speaks to Devi Sati “Oh! Devi, Thus
Lord Mahadeva who is Umapathi offered an abundance of fortune to Lord Hari and
left to the secluded place in Mount Kailash with all his attendants. Further, Lakshmisha/Lakshmipathi,
Lord Vishnu personified as a cowherd in the Goloka, he is the Lord of cows,
cowherds, and young maiden of cowherds performed various amusements in the
Goloka. Lord Vishnu assumed various forms to protect the Universe and its
living beings, at the command of Lord Shiva. I have assumed the form of Rama,
Lakshmana, Bharatha, Shathrughna at the instruction of that Lord Shiva to
protect the noble souls and the Universe. Oh! Devi Sati, I have arrived in the
Dhandakaranya as a promise to my father, King Dharashatha of Ayodhya. Devi
Sita, Lakshmana accompanied with me to the forest, unfortunately, Devi Sita was
abducted by a demon, we are in search for her, I am confident that your
presence and compassionate grace would bring auspiciousness and welfare to us.
It is certain that we will locate Devi Sita and win over the demon, we both are
highly fortunate, we have met you here in the dense forest and have a word with
you.” Lord Rama and Lakshmana repeatedly prostrated before the virtuous Devi Sati and proceeded to the dense wood. Goddess Sati was immensely pleased with the
devotion of Rama to Lord Mahadeva, she meditated upon the lotus feet of
Parameshwara, felt ashamed of her disbelief in the words of Parameshwara, she
was extremely distressed, could not control tears, and returned to Lord Shiva
who was seated under the shade of Banyan tree, while returning, Devi Sita
thought “I have committed a grave sin by disbelieving Lord Parameshwara, I did
not trust the words of Parameshwara, thought ill of Rama who was lamenting like
an ordinary Jeeva in the forest, at the grief of separation from his dearest consort
Devi Sita. What would I say to Lord Shiva?” she was extremely disappointed at
her behavior, returned to Lord Shiva, and prostrated before him. Lord Shiva
enquired her about the test on Rama, but she was quiet, frightened to reveal
the truth before him, she felt extremely painful and shattered in her conduct. The Mahayogi immersed in Dhyana and
understood all that happened with Devi Sati, and the conversation took place
with Lord Rama. The protector of Dharma, Lord Mahadeva took a vow in his heart,
instantly abandoned Devi Sati from his thoughts. The supreme Lord Mahadeva who
is the essence of Veda, dispassionate to worldly matters and bondage, abandoned
Devi Sati and protected the Dharma/vow. Devi Sati and Lord Parameshwara
returned to Himalaya, in utter silence, Bhagavan did not reveal the promise he
has taken to Devi Sati. Soon, a divine voice heard in the sky “Oh! Parameshana,
you are an excellent Yogi, you are Mahayogi, you are Mahaprabhu, and no one can
excel the virtues of you. Oh! Prabho, you have taken a great promise to protect
the Dharma.”
Lord Bhrama speaks “Oh!
Narada, the divine voice caught the attention of Devi Sati and enquired about
the ‘promise’ of Lord Shiva was not revealed to her. The compassionate Lord
Mahadeva did not reveal the ‘vow’ he has taken in the presence of Lord Vishnu
at the time of marriage with Devi Sati. Shortly, Devi Sati undertook meditation
and found that the supreme Yogi and her dearest consort Lord Mahadeva has abandoned
her heartily, it pushed her into deep distress. The supreme Lord Mahadeva
understood Devi Sati is ashamed and completely shattered at the consequence of
disbelieving the Paramthma, soon he began to describe marvelous legends to
cheer her. Lord Mahadeva undertook Yogasana for several years in mount Kailash,
during this period of time; Devi Sati spent days in extreme agony and grief in his
absence. Oh! Mahamune, Lord Mahadeva, and Devi Sati spend several years in
meditation and austerities, Lord Shiva describes marvelous legends from the
scriptures to Devi Sati who was seated as a disciple in front of him. Thus, the
benevolent Lord lived with Devi Sati and well protected his vow, some say that
Lord Shiva separated Devi Sati from him, how it would be possible? It was a
sport of that supreme Lord and his female Shakthi which is beyond perception.
Shiva and Shakthi are inseparable, like the words and their meanings.”
