Baal Kaanda
20 - Descent of Goddess Parvati and Her penance
Chaupais
Description
Now if you cherish any love for your child, then go and admonish her that she should practise austerity which may bring about her union with Siva: there is no other way of overcoming sorrow. The words of Nrada are pregnant and full of reason. Siva (who bears a bull for His emblem) is handsome and a mine of all virtues: recognizing this truth do not entertain any misgiving. Sarkara is irreproachable in everywayÊ. Hearing the above words of her husband Men felt delighted at heart; she at once rose and went where Girij was. At the sight of Um tears rushed to her eyes and she affectionately took the girl in her lap. Again and again she hugged the child; her voice was choked with emotion and she found herself tongue-tied. The Mother of the universe, the all-knowing Bhavns, then spoke the following soft words, which brought delight to her mother: (1-4)