Baal Kaanda
20 - Descent of Goddess Parvati and Her penance
Chaupais
Description
All the rivers bore holy waters; birds, beasts and bees, all rejoiced. All animals gave up their natural antipathies and all those who dwelt on the mountain loved one another. With the advent of Girij (a synonym of Parvati) the mountain (Himlaya) wore a cheerful look even as devotion to Sri Rama lights up the face of a devotee. Everyday brought a new delight to the house of Himcala, whose glory was sung even by great gods like Brahm (the Creator). Receiving all the news Nrada eagerly went to the house of Himcala. The king of mountains (the presiding deity of the Himlayas), received him with great honour; washing the sages feet he led him to a beautiful seat. He bowed his head at the sages feet alongwith his wife and had his whole mansion sprinkled with the water hallowed by his feet. Himcala extolled his own good luck and, summoning his daughter, placed her at the sages feet.(1-4)