Baal Kaanda
26 - Siva's peculiar marriage procession and preparations for the wedding (undertaken by the other party)
Chaupais
Description
What harm have I done to Nrada that he should have ruined my happy home and tendered such advice to Um as made her undergo penance for securing a crazy husband? In good sooth the sage is passionless and without affection; he has no wealth, no dwelling and no wife and is indifferent to all. That is why he destroys others homes. He has neither shame nor fear. What does a barren woman know of the pains of childbirth? Seeing Her mother distressed, Bhavns addressed the following soft yet prudent words to her. Whatever is ordained by Providence cannot be altered. Realizing this be not worried, mother. If I am destined to have a crazy husband, why should anyone be blamed for it? Can you alter the decree of Providence? Therefore, take no reproach on you unnecessarily.