Baal Kaanda
20 - Descent of Goddess Parvati and Her penance
Chaupais
Description
Having spoken thus, the sage returned to the abode of Brahm (the Creator). Now hear the end of the story how it came about. Finding her husband alone, Men (Himlayas wife) said to him, My lord, I could not follow the words of the sage. If the match, his house and his pedigree are without parallel and worthy of our daughter, the marriage may be concluded. If not, the girl had better remain unmarried; for, my lord, Um is dear to me as my own life. If we fail to secure a match worthy of Girij, everyone will say Himlaya is dull by nature. Keep this in mind, my lord, while concluding an alliance, so that there may be no cause for repentance. Having spoken these words Men laid herself prostrate with her head at the feet of her lord. The lord of mountains, Himlaya, replied in endearing terms, Sooner shall the moon emit flames of fire than the prophecy of Nrada should prove untrue. (1-4)