Baal Kaanda
22 - Parvati's unique fidelity as revealed through Her test by the seven seers
Chaupais
Description
The sages went and despatched Himavn to Girij and he with many entreaties brought her home. The seven seers then called on Siva and told Him the whole history of Um. Siva was enraptured to hear of her love; and the Saptar¦is gladly went home. The all-wise Sambhu then concentrated His mind and began to meditate on the Lord of Raghus. A demon, Traka by name, flourished in those days; his strength of arm, glory and majesty were great indeed. He conquered all the spheres as well as the guardians of those spheres; all the gods were robbed of their happiness and prosperity. Knowing neither age nor death, he was invincible. The gods fought many a battle with him and lost them. They then went to Viranci (Brahm) and told him their grievances. The Creator found all the gods miserable. (1-4)