Baal Kaanda
22 - Parvati's unique fidelity as revealed through Her test by the seven seers
Chaupais
Description
Hearing what I say, act accordingly; God will help you and the plan will succeed. Sats, who left her body at the sacrifice performed by Dak¦a, has been born again in the house of Himcala. She has undergone penance for winning the hand of Sambhu; while Siva has renounced everything and sits absorbed in contemplation. Although it is most unseemly, yet hear one proposal of mine. Approaching Cupid (the god of love), send him to Siva; and let him disturb the serenity of Sarkaras mind. Then we shall go and bow our head at Sivas feet and prevail on Him to marry even against His will. In this way alone may the interests of the gods be served. The idea is excellent, everyone said. The gods then prayed with great devotion and the god of love, armed with five* arrows and having a fish emblazoned on his standard, appeared on the scene. (14)