Baal Kaanda
20 - Descent of Goddess Parvati and Her penance
Chaupais
Description
There have been many self-possessed and illumined sages; but not one of them, Bhavns, performed such penance as this. Now cherish in your heart this supreme utterance from heaven, knowing it to be invariably true and ever sacred. When your father comes to call you, give up all resistance and return home at once. Again, when the seven sages meet you, be assured of the veracity of this oracle. Girij (the daughter of Himavn) rejoiced to hear this utterance of Brahm echoed by heaven and a thrill ran through her limbs. [Yajnavalkya says to Bharadvja] I have thus sung the beautiful story of Um; now hear the charming account of Sambhu. Ever since Sats went and quitted her body, Sivas mind recoiled from everything. He ever repeated the name of the Lord of Raghus and heard the recitation of Sri Ramas glories here and there. (1-4)