Baal Kaanda
17 - Disowning of Sati by Siva and Siva's trance
Chaupais
Description
Then Sarkara bowed His head at the feet of the Lord; and as soon as He invoked Sri Rama the idea came to His mind that He should have no connection with Sats so long as she continued to remain in that body. Siva resolved accordingly and having so resolved the stable-minded Lord Sarkara proceeded towards His home (Mount Kailsa) with His mind fixed on the Hero of Raghus race. Even as He stepped forward a charming voice from heaven thundered forth. Glory to the great Lord Siva, who has so staunchly upheld the cause of Devotion. Who else than You can take such a vow? You are a devotee of Sri Rama and the all-powerful Lord at the same time. Sats felt troubled at heart when She heard the heavenly voice. She addressed Siva in a faltering voice, Tell me, O merciful Lord! what vow You have taken. You are an embodiment of Truth and compassionate to the poor. Even though Sats inquired in ways more than one, the Slayer of the demon Tripura, Sarkara spoke not a word. (1-4)