Baal Kaanda
26 - Siva's peculiar marriage procession and preparations for the wedding (undertaken by the other party)
Chaupais
Description
The procession, brothers, is no way worthy of the bridegroom; you will make yourself a butt of ridicule in a strange city! Hearing the words of Visnu, the gods smiled and parted, each with his own group. The great Lord Siva laughed in His sleeves and noticed that Sri Haris humour never failed. As soon as He heard these most pleasing remarks of His beloved friend, He sent Bhrngi to call all His attendants. And they all came when they heard Sivas command and bowed their head at the lotus feet of their lord. Siva laughed to see His host in their motley attire riding every kind of vehicle. Some were headless, while others were hydra-headed monsters; some were without hands and feet, while others had numerous hands and feet. Some had numerous eyes, while others had no eyes at all; some were stout and well-built, while others had very slim bodies. (1-4)