Uttar Kaanda
213 - Guru's appeal to Lord siva for forgiving the wrong; mollification of the curse; continuation of Kakabhusundi's narrative
Dohas
Description
The all-wise Siva heard the Brahmana's prayer and saw his devotion. An ethereal voice issued from the temple again: Ask for a boon, O great Brahmana." "If, my lord, you are pleased with me and if, my master, You are affectionate to the meek, first bless me with devotion to Your feet and then grant me another boon. Overcome by Your Maya (delusive power) the stupid Jiva (individual soul) constantly wanders (from one womb to another) in error. Therefore, O all-merciful Lord, be not angry with him. Now be gracious to this creature, O Sankara, compassionate as You are to the humble, so that Your curse may prove a blessing to him not long afterwards.