Baal Kaanda
20 - Descent of Goddess Parvati and Her penance
Chaupais
Description
The sage smilingly replied in the following soft yet significant words: Your daughter is a mine of all virtuespretty, amiable and intelligent by nature. She will be called Um, Ambik (lit., mother) and Bhavns. Adorned with all good traits, the girl shall win the unfailing love of her husband.She shall remain ever united with her lord and bring glory to her parents. She shall command the respect of the whole universe; he who waits upon her shall lack nothing. By the mere thought of her name women in this world shall be enabled to tread the path of fidelity to their lord, which is sharp as the edge of a sword. Your daughter, O Himlaya, is endowed with auspicious marks. Hear now the few drawbacks she possesses. Devoid of merits, free from pride, without father or mother, unconcerned and free from doubts (1-4)