Parvati's Penance:
Standing far away from a very bright glowing light, Mena asked Himavan, how can an ordinary Human do such a tough penance? Himavan says you are right, but she is not an ordinary Human, she is Adya Shakti herself, born as our daughter. The power of her penance is so much, that even we are not able to go near her. Let's meet Jaya, Vijaya & go back. Parvati will come to the palace when the purpose of her penance is achieved.
Jaya tells Mena, atleast some months back she used to eat leaves of the plants. But now she is has stopped that too. She is not taking even a drop of water. Mena says my daughter will be known as "Aparna" now.
One day Parvati while doing her meditation with "Om Namah Shivaya" mantra, hears someone's voice. She opens her eyes, starts wondering since many years no one has been able to reach here, even the Devatas are not able to bear the heat of this penance, then how come this sadhu is able to reach here?
She offers him some fruits . He doesn't accept them. Instead he asks her why are you doing penance in this forest? She says I want Shiv to be my husband that's why I am here.
Sadhu says why are you wasting your youth, you are so beautiful, you should get married to some king & live happily. What is there is that Shiv, he lives in smashan, doesn't even wear proper clothes, has a Snake around his neck instead of a Gold & Gems's garland.
He doesn't even have a house. How can you ever think of marrying him? He doesn't respect kings & wealth, you are wasting your youth praying for such a person. Have you gone out of your mind?
Parvati who was hearing quietly till now, can not bear to hear anything further for Shiv.
Says, do not use such words for Mahadev, he is the greatest among all the Devas, what do you know about him? That sadhu says I know him very well that's why I am advicing you to give up this tough penance, you have wasted enough time of your life on this penance, now just go back & enjoy all the luxaries you have left for him.
Parvati says you are a sadhu, with due respect to you, I am not cursing you, but I can not stand here even for a moment.
She turns to walk ahead, but finds her hand is held by someone. She thinks how dare that sadhu touch me, turns to see but is pleasantly surprised to see the person holding her hand is none other then Shiv.
He tells her, where are you going Devi? I am here in front of you. You did such severe penance to get me as your husband. Now let's go to kailash.
Pavati is feeling shy with Shiv's sudden appearance, tells him You will have to ask my hand from my father, then only we can get married.
Shiv smiles & agrees, says I'll do as you've said.
Parvati goes back to the palace with Jaya & Vijaya. Mena & Himavan are very happy to see their daughter back with a content smile on her face.