Baal Kaanda
25 - The god's prayer to Siva for marriage; the seven seers' visit to Parvati
Chaupais
Description
They related the whole episode to him and he was much grieved to hear how Siva had burnt Love. The sages then told him of the boon granted to Rati and Himavn was much relieved to learn this. Recalling to his mind the glory of Sambhu Himcala respectfully summoned great sages. He had an auspicious date, asterism and hour ascertained and speedily got the exact time of wedding fixed and noted down according to the Vedic precepts. Himcala handed over the note recording the exact time of wedding to the seven seers, and clasping their feet made entreaties to them. Calling on Brahm they delivered the note to him; and as he went through it his heart overflowed with joy. Brahm read the note aloud to all; the sages as well as the whole concourse of gods was delighted to hear it. Flowers were showered from the air, music flowed from various instruments and auspicious jars were placed in all directions. (1-4)