||Om Nama: Shivaya||

 

Chapter – 66 – Rudra Samhitha/Sati Kanda – 5

 

Maharishi Narada speaks “ Oh! Bhraman, Oh! Vidhe, Oh! Mahabhaga, Oh! Vishnushishya, Oh! Mahamathe, you have narrated the wedding of Kamadeva with Devi Rathi, immediately after that the Sages assembled returned to their respective abodes, Oh! Bhagavan, kindly narrate about your mind-born daughter Sandhya, where did she go after that incident? What happened to her? Did she marry again? Kindly narrate the legend of Devi Sandhya.”

 

Lord Bhrama speaks “ Oh! Mune, I shall narrate the legend of Sandhya, listening, or reading her story would transform a woman to chaste. Sandhya undertook severe penance and austerities, and left her mortal coil, afterward she took birth as Devi Arundhathi who is the daughter of illustrious Sage. Devi Arundhathi undertook severe penance at the instruction of the trinities, as a result of the piousness achieved, she had attained Sage Vashishta as her husband, and thus Devi Arundhathi became well known for her chastity.”

 

Maharishi Narada speaks “Oh! Bhrama, where did Devi Sandhya conduct Tapasya? What was the purpose of the Tapasya? How did she leave the mortal coil? How did she achieve rebirth as the daughter of illustrious Sage? Kindly describe the wedding of Devi Arundhathi and Sage Vashishta took place at the instruction of Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Mahesha.”

 

Lord Bhrama speaks “ Oh! Narada, I have already explained the situation of the birth of manes /Pithrus from the sweat of mine, after having a passionate desire to obtain Devi Sandhya who was mind-born of mine, due to the willful exposure of the skills of Kamadeva. All those sages assembled had the same feeling to approach Devi sandhya, and the desire to have amorous sport with her was uncontrollable, thus everyone assembled before Kamadeva was besieged with the passion for Devi Sandhya which put her in deep distress. I could not control anger upon Kamadeva, so I have cursed him. Lord Shiva restored peace in us and left to his abode. Devi Sandhya could not mellow the fact of the Sages who were my mind-born sons, and my desire to achieve her for amorous sport, even though Kamadeva received the punishment for the sin. She felt terribly upset about the entire scenario, as she has become the center point of the passionate glances of Sages and her own father. She was also driven passionate towards brothers and father by the cupid arrows of Manmatha, she has considered herself as the grave sinner who caused to kindle the fire of lust in her own father and brothers. Therefore Devi Sandhya sought after the help of Veda for the atonement of the sins, further decided to burn down the body which caused her to stir passionate feelings towards her brothers and father. She decided to perform severe Tapasya, in order to abolish the immoral concept once for all from the Earth, further she decided to put an end to the body which kindled the hearts of her brothers and father, in this way she decided to discard the body which has no use, withered in immoral ways. Thus, Devi Sandhya went to Mount Chandhrabhaga and undertook extreme Tapasya on the riverbank of Chandrabhaga, further she moved to the hills of Chandrabhaga and conducted the penance. I spoke to my son Vashista who is profound in Veda, Vedanga, Agamashasthras, and scriptures, he is knower of all, and a perfect Yogi, informed him about the wretched state of Devi Sandhya and asked him to meet her.  She was undertaking penance in the mountains of Chandhrabhaga, I have advised him to provide Deeksha to her, explained all that disgraceful incident took place with Devi Sandhya, I wanted my daughter Devi Sandhya who is virtuous to attain the state of a chaste woman. I have advised Vashishta to instruct Devi Sandhya about the proceedings of Tapasya, she was already on the verge of leaving her mortal coil. I have instructed Vashishta to assume the form an ascetic and approach her, and guide her properly to achieve the fruitfulness of the Tapasya because she will not accept any of the favors from me or her brothers. I wanted to guide Devi Sandhya to achieve the highest of the piousness before leaving the mortal coil.”

 

Lord Bhrama continues “Oh! Narada, as per my instruction, Vashishta assumed the form of a Brahmin and approached Devi Sandhya who was seated on the river banks of Manasarovar. The presence of Devi Sandhya multiplied the beauty of the river and the whole atmosphere in the Mansarovar, the lake was packed with lotus flowers, it was the hours of the twilight. Vashishta approached her, looked at the cluster of lotus flowers and reddish sky, the river Chandhrabhaga on the southern side of the Ghat streaming towards the ocean, and the river Ganga streaming down through the western side of the hill towards the ocean. Vashishta respectfully spoke “Oh! Bhadhre, why are you here on the auspicious hills of Chandhrabhaga? What would you do here? Whose daughter are you? I could read out extreme distress from your full moon-like face, if you do not mind, describe the reason for it, I am willing to listen to your qualms?” Devi Sandhya felt extremely relieved listening to the kind words of Sage Vashishta, she offered a seat to the Bhraman and spoke “Oh! Bhagavan, I have achieved the piousness of visiting the mount Chandhrabhaga, I have met a pious soul. Oh! Bhagavan, I am the daughter of Lord Bhrama, I am Sandhya I have returned to the dense wood for conducting Tapasya in the mount Chandhrabhaga, Oh! Bhagavan, kindly deliver a speech on supreme knowledge and the supreme Lord, I would like to listen from you. I have returned to woods without the knowledge of performing the Tapasya, I was perplexed and was extremely unwell.”  Vashishta who was already known about the wretched state of Devi Sandhya did not ask further questions.”

 

Sage Vashishta immersed on the meditation upon supreme Lord Shankara who is the flawless Yogi and spoke to Sandhya “ Oh! Varanane, the supreme Lord Mahadeva who has lustrous appearance is the greatest Yogi,  I would suggest you should contemplate upon that Lord Shankara. You should meditate upon that Purushoththama who is the source of Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha,  Lord Mahadeva is primordial, he is the cause for the Universe and its living beings, Oh! Shubhanane, the supreme Lord Mahadeva is Devesha, therefore meditate upon that supreme Lord Shambhu, you will definitely achieve all that desired. Oh! Devi, you can recite the glorious syllable ‘Om Nama: Shankara” in your mind and conduct Tapasya. I shall advise a few more methods of performance of Tapasya, take a holy dip and undertake the worship of supreme Lord Mahadeva, in the beginning, you can consume the water once in four hours and conduct Tapasya. The worship of Lord Mahadeva in silence and fast would provide the merit of celibacy, Oh! Devi, if you sincerely conduct the worship of the supreme Lord Mahadeva, you would achieve all that desired, there is no doubt in it.” Thus, Sage Vashishta after giving the guidance and Manthradheeksha to Devi Sandhya disappeared from her sight.

 

 

||Om Nama: Shivaya||

 

Chapter – 65 – Rudra Samhitha/Sati Kanda – 4

 

Maharishi Narada speaks “Oh! Vishnushishya, Oh! Mahaprajja, Oh! Vidhatha,  Oh! Lokakarththa,  Oh! Prabho, you have explained the amusements of Lord Shiva, I would like to hear more about the various pastimes of that supreme Lord Mahadeva kindly narrate them elaborately.”

 

Lord Bhrama speaks “Oh! Mune, I have explained to you how did Lord Shiva appeared before us after the initiation of Kamadeva and restored peace in us, and Lord Mahadeva returned to his abode.  Further, Dhakshaprajapathi spoke amiably to Kamadeva “ Oh! Kandharpa, the damsel initiated from my perspiration is stunningly beautiful, she has possessed virtues and loveliness, she would make a perfect female companion to you, and she will sincerely follow the duties and responsibilities of a wedded wife, and Dharma as well.” Thus, Daksha offered the beautiful damsel Devi Rathi as wedded wife to Kamadeva, instantly the couple fallen in love with each other. Devi Ravi who has an attractive physique, fair complexioned, enticing physical features, was perfectly suited to the mesmerizing appearance of Kamadeva, they stared at each other’s loveliness in awe, for a moment Kamadeva lost control on his weapons of cupid arrows watching the tantalizing look of Devi Rathi. Kamadeva lost interest in the cool fragrant wind from the Malaya Mountains, took great pleasure in the natural beauty and fragrant breath of Devi Rathi who has divine symbols, the lustrous face resembles full moon which pushed Kamadeva to the state of bliss, got confused to locate the moon watching her radiant face. Her large raised bosom resembled the bud of a golden lotus flower, and the dark nipples gave out the appearance of honey bees hovering on the lotus bud. She was adorned in various precious ornaments and flower garlands, Kamadeva kept aside the flower bow and arrows, dodging from the buzzing honey bees, she fixed glances on the beautiful ornament adorned on her chest, that was hanging down to the deep navel, beautifully through the middle of firm and large bosom. Her eyes resemble lotus flower petals, Kamadeva lustfully looked at her slender beautiful waist, she had the thighs resembles plantain stalk, beautiful knee, ankle, and supple feet that has lotus red color, Kamadeva completely absorbed in the unique loveliness of Devi Rathi. Her hands were delicate and beautiful has the appearance of Kimshuka flowers, and has attractive nails, her arms have the appearance of a lotus stalk adorned in exquisite ornaments, she had long curly hair locks, Kamadeva admiringly looked at her loveliness, and accepted her as a wedded wife, like the Lord Mahadeva accepted Devi Ganga who was descended from Bhramaloka. Devi Rathi is the pinnacle of beauty and has the grace of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi. She was adorned in twelve types of exquisite ornaments; she was well-versed in sixteen types of amorous sports, which entices the three worlds. She is the epitome of beauty; her lustrous limbs illuminated all the directions. Kamadeva could not take off his eyes from her loveliness, and accepted Devi Rathi as a wedded wife, like Lord Vishnu who accepted Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi as his consort. Soon, Kamadeva forgot the curse of Bhrama, all the ascetics assembled were delightful, thus the celestial wedding of Devi Rathi and Kamadeva was taken place, Dhakshaprajapathi felt immensely happy, the couples were in a state of ecstasy resembled lightning in the midst of rain clouds. Devi Rathi who is the essence of virtues accepted Kamadeva as her beloved consort like the way Yogis embrace supreme knowledge/Vidhya in their lotus-like hearts. The beautiful couple Devi Rathi and Lord Kamadeva resembled graceful as Goddess Kamala and Lord Vishnu.”

 

 

 

||Om Nama: Shivaya||

 

Chapter – 64 – Rudra Samhitha/Sati Kanda – 3

 

Lord Bhrama speaks “ Oh! Mune, the attractive form of Kamadeva lured the heart of all, my mind-born sons Marichi, Dhaksha, Vashishta, Pulaha, Krathu, Pulasthya and others looked at his mesmerizing features instructed an appropriate name and dwelling place.”

 

The mind-born sons/ Rishis spoke “Oh! Divine Purusha, you would become famously known as Manmatha, you have born after churning the mind of Lord Bhrama, no one in the three worlds could surpass the loveliness of you, and therefore you would be known as Kamadeva as well. Oh! Divine Purusha, you would entice the hearts of all the creatures effortlessly, therefore you would be known as Manmatha. You will be all-pervasive, have easy access to the minds of the creatures in this Universe. Oh! Purushoththama, listen to me Lord Bhrama will give you an appropriate female companion as a wedded wife. The mind-born daughter of Lord Bhrama Sandhya is stunningly gorgeous; shortly you will receive her as a wedded wife.”

 

Lord Bhrama speaks “Oh! Mune, as I have mentioned earlier, Lord Kamadeva armed in a bow and five flower arrows, and  those five flower arrows represents Harshanam/delight, Rochanam/appeasing, Mohanam/captivating, Shoshana/withering and Maranam/causes death, respectively. Oh! Mune, it could cause extreme mental afflictions even to the ascetics and noble souls. Kamadeva who was well-known of his Dharma prepared to exhibit his prowess in the middle of my mind-born sons and daughter Sandhya. As soon as Kamadeva prepared to shoot the flower arrows, the whole atmosphere has changed, a pleasant windblown carrying rich fragrance, it arrested the minds of the sons and daughter assembled.  We have experienced immense delight, and we were completely under the capture of Kamadeva. Our minds over-flown with passion and desires, soon all our attention turned to the beautiful woman Sandhya, felt her movements as most pleasing before our eyes. We have looked at her lustfully, the woman has always been the cause for the lust. I could not control my passion for Sandhya who was already tormented by the cupid arrows of Manmatha, soon forty-nine Bhavas emerged out of my body.  Oh! Mune, except Mareechi, Athri,  and ascetics remained unaffected by the cupid arrows of Manmatha, I and a few others were under the clutches of Kamadeva. Thus, the Manmatha proved his skill on the duty assigned to him. Immediately, mind-born Dharma of Bhrama eulogized the supreme Lord Shiva to restore the peace and serenity.”

 

Deva Deva Mahadeva  Dharmapala Namosthuthe | Shrishti Sthithi Vinashanam Karththa Shambho Thvameva Hi || Shrishtai Bhrama Sthithai Vishnu: Pralaye  Hararoopadhrik | Raja: Saththva Thamobhishcha Thrigunairaguna: Prabho ||  Nisthraigunya: Shiva: Sakshaththuryashcha Prakrithe: Para: | Nirguno Nirvikari Thvam Nana Leelavisharadha: ||

 

Dharma eulogizes the supreme Lord Mahadeva “Oh! Lord of Lords, Oh! Mahadeva, I shall reverentially prostrate before you. Oh! Shambho, you are the creator, preserver, and destroyer of the Universe and its living beings. Oh! Prabho, you are Lord Bhrama who undertakes the function of creation, you are Lord Vishnu who undertakes the functions of preservation and you are Hara, the destroyer of the Universe and its living beings at the end of the Kalpa. Oh! Bhagavan, you are beyond Trigunas. You are inseparable from Prakrithi/Shakthi and you perform various amusements. Oh! Prabho, you are unblemished and pure, you are free from impurities and passions. Oh! Mahadeva kindly protects us from the sins. ”

 

Lord Shiva speaks “ Oh! Bhrama, how did you besieged by the passion after seeing your mind-born daughter? You are well-versed in Veda, should not feel lustful towards your mind-born daughter. Oh! Bhrama, a male should not put an evil eye on mother, sister, sister-in-law, and daughter. You are a strict follower of Veda, how did you feel lustful to your mind-born daughter? Oh! Bhrama, you have lost patience, hence the Kama took complete control over you. How did the cupid arrows of Kamadeva blemish you and Dhaksha?”

 

Lord Bhrama speaks to Narada “Oh! Vathsa, after listening to the speeches of Lord Shiva, I have felt extremely shameful and soaked in perspiration, eventually got rid of passion for my mind-born daughter Sandhya. The perspiration from my body created manes/ Pithru Agnisaththva and others, and ascetics who did not perform fire sacrifices while living on the Earth. The sweat from the body of Dhaksha fell on the Earth and initiated a beautiful damsel of high virtues Devi Rati. This beautiful damsel was stunningly gorgeous, attractive physique, tender waist, beautiful line of teeth, her faces was lustrous like full moon, she had curly hair locks, and her loveliness was capable to lure the heart of even the ascetics. Sage Krathu, Sage Vashishta,  Pulasthya and Angiras could not control his passion for Devi Rati, instantly their Beeja fell on the Earth and  Pithrus emerged out it, they were Somapa, Ajyapa, Sukalin, Havishman respectively.  These manes were known as Kavyavaha, Oh! Viprendhra, the virtuous Sandhya who is highly devoted, was known as the mother of manes. In this way, the supreme Lord Shiva protected the Dharma and showered an abundance of grace on all of us and disappeared from our sight. Oh! Mune, I have looked furiously on Kamadeva who put me in utter disgrace, soon Kamadeva stopped exhibiting his skills on surging passion in the mind of noble-souls with the shot of flower arrows. The arrogant Kamadeva was burning with desires and soon the flame of passion prepared to capture others too, I have cursed him that one day he would get burn in the flame/Nethragni of Lord Shiva and turn into ashes, once pronounced cannot be taken back, suddenly Kamadeva realized his ignorance and spoke in an amiable voice “Oh! Lokesha, how could you curse me while I was performing the duties as prescribed by you? I was following my duties, you are Vidhatha, you have assigned me to perform my tasks, and you have pronounced that I will have free access in the three worlds, I will be all-pervasive, and no one could conquer me, even Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. I was testing my skills on you and all; I was following your command. It was an injustice, an unfair act from you. Oh! Jagathpathe, I am innocent, I don’t deserve to be cursed by you.” I have explained the reason for the curse, the influence of cupid arrows made me become passionate towards my own mind-born daughter Sandhya, I have pacified him that the curse would definitely take place, but immediately after the marriage of Lord Shiva, he would get back his life. Thus, we all have retired from the place, and my mind-born sons and Kamadeva left to their respective abodes.”

 

 

||Om Nama: Shivaya||

 

Chapter – 63 – Rudra Samhitha/Sati Kanda – 2

 

Sutha Pauranika speaks “ Oh! Naimisharanyavasin, Maharishi Narada requested Lord Bhrama to narrate the highly auspicious celestial wedding and various pastimes of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi, which removes the sins of the readers and listeners.”

 

Maharishi Narada speaks “Oh! Vidhatha, Oh! Bhrama, Oh! Mahabhaga,  Bhagavan I would like to hear more and more about the auspicious legend of supreme Lord Mahadeva that could provide the highest of the piousness. Oh! Bhagavan, I would like to hear it from your lotus-like mouth, kindly describe all those amusements of supreme Lord Mahadeva. Oh! Vishwakrith, I would like to hear about the glorious birth of Devi Sati as the daughter of Dhakshaprajapathi, and how did the wedding of Lord Shiva took place with Devi Sati? Why did Devi Sati burn herself on the Yogagni in the Yajjya arena of Dhakshaprajapathi? How Devi Sati did took rebirth as Parvathi, the daughter of Mount Himavan and achieved the highest of the status as the consort of Lord Shiva? How Devi Parvathi did perform various austerities and penances? How did Devi Parvathi attain half of the body of Lord Shiva? Oh! Bhagavan, kindly narrate all those glorious legends, there is no one in the Universe capable to remove all my qualms.”

 

Lord Bhrama speaks “Oh! Mune, I shall describe that glorious and highly propitious legend of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi, listen to me carefully. Oh! Sage, it was ancient time, I and Lord Vishnu approached Lord Shiva and requested to narrate that glorious legend, later I have approached Lord Vishnu and heard it in detail. I shall narrate all those legends of Goddess Parvathi and Lord Shiva which could fulfill all the desires of the readers and listeners as well. At the beginning of the Kalpa, there was nothing present, other than the formless and changeless Bhramam, further achieved union with the Shakthi/Prakriti, in this way many forms and attributes came into sight. Oh! Sage, Lord Vishnu, and I were created from the left and right limbs of that supreme Lord Shiva and Goddess Uma, and Lord Rudra was born from the heart of that supreme Lord. Thus, the supreme Bhramam divided into three, as Lord Bhrama who undertakes the functions of the creation, Lord Vishnu as the preserver and Lord Rudra as the destroyer. I have created deities, Prajapathis, Manasaputhras, Sage Marichi, Athri, Pulaha, Pulasthya, Angiras, Krathu, Vashishta, Narada, Dhaksha, and Bhrigu. Oh! Sage, while I was engaged in the creation of my mind-born son, there was a beautiful damsel was also born, her loveliness was indescribable, capable to magnetize all the minds, it was impossible to find such an attractive and virtuous woman in the three worlds. At that moment a most charming youth appeared in my mind, had the complexion of molten yellow metal, attractive nose, sparkling line of teeth, curved eyebrows and charming facial appearance, broad chest and conch shaped neck, high shoulder bones, marvelous hip, waistline, thighs, knees, and ankles. He had beautiful curly hair locks, he had the gait of an elephant, excellent physique, attired in blue garments, had beautiful eyes resembles the lotus flower petals, adorned in flower garlands. He was mounted on the Makara as the celestial vehicle, he was holding a bow and five flower arrows, his loveliness is beyond description, his body was adorned in rich fragrant scent, and fresh alluring flowers which released enticing aroma in the air. My mind-born son Dhaksha was completely arrested by the sight of the cupid arrow of Manmatha. Oh! Narada, that attractive Purusha born from my mind requested to describe his duties and responsibilities, that could earn respect from the Jeeva, and he also requested for a decent place to dwell and female companion as a wedded wife. I was stunned to watch the mesmerizing appearance of Kamadeva, instructed him to expand the creation with the bow and cupid flower arrows as a weapon.   Oh! Mune, none of the creatures on this planet or in the three worlds are free from him, including the supreme Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. I have advised Kamadeva to enter into the minds of the creatures and expand the function of creation.”

 

||Om Nama: Shivaya||

 

Chapter – 62 – Rudra Samhitha/Sati Kanda – 11

Vidhyavidhyathmikam Shudhdham Parambhramaswaroopini | Sthaumi Devim Jagathdhathri Durga Shubhapriyam Sadha | Sarvathra Vyapinim Nithyam Niralambam Nirakulam | Thrivedajananim Vandhe Sthoola Sookshma Swaroopinim || Thvam Chithi: Paramanandha Paramathma Swaroopini | Prasanna Bhava Deveshi Mathkaryam Kuruthey Nama: ||

 

Maharishi Narada speaks “Oh! Mahaprajja, Oh! Thatha, Oh! Bhrama, you have described the initiation of Rudra, and the companionship of Lord Shiva with Lord Kubera and Lord Shiva settled in the Mount Kailash with the Ganas. Oh! Thatha, kindly narrates various amusements of Lord Shiva with Goddess Sati.”

Lord Bhrama speaks “ Oh! Vathsa, I have conducted the worship of Goddess Durga who symbolizes Vidya and Avidya,  Parambhramaswaroopini, inseparable from Lord Shiva, she is unblemished, she is Jagadhathri who is the protector of the Universe and its living beings. She is most promising, symbolizes auspiciousness, Sthoola/visible and Sookshma/invisible, subtle form as well. She is pure, she is all-pervasive, she is eternal, she does not require any support system, and she is the mother of Thrived. I have worshiped that supreme Goddess, who symbolizes intellect, “Oh! Devadeveshi, who symbolizes supreme wisdom, resides as a soul in living beings, I shall repeatedly prostrate before you. Oh! Jagadhathri, you are incomparable, kindly shower your compassionate grace, and provide success in my endeavors.” Oh! Munisaththama, immediately the supreme Goddess Chandika appeared before me, she had the dark complexion, attractive limbs,  four arms, seated on the lion, two hands were in Varada and Abhayahastha posture, she was adorned in pearl ornaments, and disheveled hair. Her face has the luster of the autumn moon, she had three eyes, she has mesmerizing form, and her nails on the lotus-like red feet were sparkling, Oh! Munishwara, I have eulogized that marvelous form of Goddess Chandika before me.”

 

Namo Namasthe Jagath: Pravriththinivriththiroope  Sthithisargaroope | Characharanam Bhavathi Sushakthi: Sanathani Sarvavimohanithi||

 

Lord Bhrama eulogizes “Oh! Sarvavimohini!  Oh! Devi, you symbolize Pravriththi as well as Nivriththi Marga of the Jeeva, Oh! Devi, You are the creator and protector of the Universe and its living beings, you are the source of energy of the living and non-living things, you have mesmerizing beauty, I shall repeatedly prostrate before you. Oh! Devi, you have personified as Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi and wedded the supreme Lord Mahavishnu, and you are the protector of the Universe and its living beings. You have personified as Maheshi, who possesses Trigunas, and causes deluge at the end of Yuga. Oh! Devi, you have personified as Yogini who is worshiped by the Yogis, you are omnipresent, you are perceivable to Yogis who have abandoned the interest in material matters and bondages,  Oh! Devi, you are the purifier of souls and enhance the virtues and devotion in them. Oh! Devi, you have supreme radiance, you are pure, and you are free from trepidations, Oh! Devi, you symbolize Kootastha/resides as the soul which is eternal, you are invisible/Avyaktha due to the ignorance, you are Anantha/eternal and you have endless incarnations. Oh! Shive, you are beyond Trigunas, you are the source of Trigunas, Oh! Devi, you reside in the heart of Lord Bhrama and performs the task of creation, you reside in the heart of Vishnu and performs the task of preservation and you reside in the heart of Shiva and performs the task of destruction at the end of Yuga. Oh! Devi, you are the Mahathbeeja/source of creation of the Universe and its living beings. You symbolize supreme knowledge, you are benevolent, oh! Shivapathni, I shall repeatedly prostrate before you.”

 

Lord Bhrama speaks to Narada “Oh! Vathsa, I have eulogized the supreme Goddess Jagathdhathri with beautiful verses, and repeatedly prostrated before her, soon Goddess Kali was highly pleased with my devotion, spoke to me affectionately “Oh! Bhrama, I am pleased with your devotion, I shall perform the function of creation as you have desired.” I spoke to Goddess Mahadevi “Oh! Devi, Oh! Maheshani, you are omniscient, whatever I have eulogized was destined by you. Oh! Deveshi, your consort Lord Shiva was born from the middle of my eyebrows as Rudra, he is performing extreme austerities and Tapasya in the Mount Kailash with the Bhoothaganas. He is all alone without a companion, he is pure and unique, and he is Bhoothesha, an extreme Vairagin. Oh! Devi kindly entices him with your loveliness, no one can perform that task other than you. Oh! Shive kindly personifies as the daughter of Dhakshaprajapathi, and get married to that supreme Lord Shiva. Oh! Shive, I shall repeatedly prostrate before you. Oh! Devi, you have assumed the form of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi and became the consort of Lord Mahavishnu, kindly please Lord Shiva for the welfare of the Universe and its living beings. Oh! Devi, he is a renounced soul, do not know how he would accept you as his consort, he is the cause of Universe and its living beings, If he remains detached to the material world, there would not be any auspiciousness at all. I am extremely worried about the welfare of the Universe. Oh! Devi, kindly personifies as the daughter of Daksha and gets married to that supreme Lord Shiva who is the creator and destroyer of the Universe and its living beings. Oh! Maheshwari, Oh! Devi, Dhakshaprajapathi is undertaking extreme penance on the northern shore of the milky ocean, in order to achieve you as his daughter.” Devi Bhagavathi, Paramba, Jagathjanani was highly pleased, spoke “Oh! Bhrama, you are the essence of creation, you are the eulogizer of Veda, and how did you become overpowered by the Maya of that Lord? He is supreme Lord Mahadeva, free from impurities, he is incomprehensible, and he is the destroyer of Moha, I shall remain Sarvadhadhasi/sincere maidservant of that Lord. He is independent; he is the remover of sins of the Jeeva.  He is supreme Lord Parameshwara and Rudra as well. He represents Lord of Bhrama and Lord Vishnu, he is a flawless Yogi, and he is the Lord of Maya. Oh! Bhrama, it was your ignorance, you have considered him as your son, who was initiated from the middle of your eyebrows. Oh! Bhrama, you have uttered the truth, no one can entice him. You have spoken the truth, if Lord Shiva remains Vairagin, the creation will not progress. Therefore, I should transform that great Yogi into a householder at the earliest. I should serve that supreme Lord Maheshwara like Goddess Lakshmi who is the consort of Lord Vishnu. I shall take birth as Sati, the daughter of Dhakshaprajapathi, and perform various amusements with that Lord and shall remain as the wedded wife of that Lord Mahadeva. ” Thus Goddess Durga disappeared from my sight. I have returned with my mind-born sons to the abode of Sathyaloka and narrated all those incidents to them.”

 

||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.”

 

||Om Nama: Shivaya||

 

Chapter – 60 – Rudra Samhitha/Shrishti Kanda – 19

 

Lord Bhrama speaks “Oh! Mune, Sage Pulasthya was born from my mind before Padmakalpa, his son Vaishrava had sons Ravana, Shurpanakha, Kumbhakarna, and Vibhishana from Devi Kaikesi, and Kubera/Vaishravana from Devi Ilavitha, lived in the magnificent city of Alakapuri built by Vishwakarma and conducted extreme Tapasya contemplating upon Lord Shiva. Kubera who was the son of the Bhramin Yajjadaththa in his previous life had the virtues of previous life lightning lamps in the shrine of Lord Shiva, arrived in Kashi, and conducted extreme austerities and Tapasya contemplating upon Lord Shiva. Vaishravana achieved the highest of the knowledge of Oneness in all, freed from all the impurities, consecrated a Linga, and conduct veneration, continued Tapasya until his body was completely emaciated, there were only bones left in him. Lord Vishweshwara along with Goddess Parvathi appeared before Vaishravana and spoke: “ Lord of Alakapuri/Lord of Lanka, I am pleased with your devotion, hence as for a boon.” Vaishravana opened his eyes, witnessed the Lord Chandrachooda who has supreme brilliance, the Lord of Uma has the radiance of thousands of sun, Devadevesha who is the provider of an abundance of piousness, Vaishravana looked at the Lord of Lords, spoke with folded hands “Oh! Natha, Oh! Varenesha, Oh! Shashishekhara I shall prostrate before you, Oh! Devadeva, Oh! Umapathi,” Lord Mahadeva touched the body of Vaishravana, soon he regained the divine form. He opened eyes and found the gorgeous Goddess Uma standing next to the supreme Lord Shiva, looked at Jagathjanani, Paramba, Bhagavathi, and the son of Yajjadhaththa thought in awe “Who is this most beautiful woman/Sarvangasundari in the Universe, standing next to that supreme Lord Mahadeva? She is the epitome of beauty, grace and loveliness must have performed several Tapasya to achieve that nearness to that supreme Lord.”

 

Shambho: Sameepe Ka Yoshidhesha Sarvangasundari | Anya Kim Thapasthaptham Samapi Thapasoadhikam|| Aho Roopamaho Prema Saubhagyam Sriraho Bhrisham |Ithyavadhidhasau Puthro Muhurmuhuratheeva Hi ||

 

Lord Bhrama continues “Oh! Vathsa, shortly the left eye of the son of Yajjnadhaththa/Vaishravana burst out, looking at the loveliness of Goddess Parvathi/Jagathjanani, it irked Goddess Parvathi, and soon Lord Shiva pacified her “Oh! Uma, he is not a wicked ascetic, he is your son, he was not putting an evil eye on you, and he was praising your loveliness and Tapasya in his heart.” Lord Shiva spoke to the ascetic/Gunanidhi/Vaishravana “Oh! Son, I am pleased with your devotion, I would like to offer the status of Lord of wealth, as a boon to you. You would be highly honored by Yaksha and Kinnaras, you will be the custodian of treasures and all the auspiciousness of the Universe, and you will be performing the task of distributing wealth to the virtuous and noble souls. You will remain my closest companion always; I shall reside close to your city Alakapuri, and make sure to multiply your devotion. Oh! Dear son, she is Devi Uma who is the mother of Universe, and mother of you as well, prostrate before her and receive her grace too.” Devi Parvathi spoke to Gunanidhi affectionately “Oh! Vathsa, let your devotion to the supreme Lord Shiva multiplies, let the boon of Lord Shiva become fruitful to you, unfortunately, you will remain with one eye, because you have looked at me with jealous, you will be famously known as ‘Kubera’.” Thus, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi arrived in the city of Alakapuri which has become the abode of ‘Vaishveshwara’, the city of Alakapuri was situated close to Mount Kailash, and in this way, Lord Kubera achieved the nearness of supreme Lord Mahadeva.”