A new day dawned upon Mount Kailash.Sati and Mahadev were enjoying their marital bliss. Mahadev in particular enjoyed being pampered and spoilt silly by his wife. Who also took it upon herself to sometimes argue with her husband. Mahadev always looked forward to the silly spats he had with his wife as he loved making it up to her. And Sati also wanted love and affection from her husband. This morning however Sati was missing Mahadev as he had left her very early in the morning to mediate and Sati wanted to spend this stolen moments with him as they rarely got a chance to be alone these days as Mahadev either had to go to the gyan saba or he had to be with the Tridev as Indra always managed to get into trouble as he was begininig to be a cause for concern for them.
Sati realised that she had not done her morning pooja today and rushed to get flowers. But what am I rushing for she kept thinking even if I am late today Mahadev is not going to mind. She roamed all around Kailash and found a few flowers but the ones she liked were in the one place where no one was to go when Mahadev was mediating but Sati had no option as the flowers she was after were blooming all around Mahadev. She collected a few flowers from the garden around Mansoravar and made her way back.
Mahadev knew what she was upto and had already made a few flowers fall on the ground as he knew that his wife would stop at nothing to disturb him. Sati arrived just in time and Mahadev changed his expressions at once. She collected the fallen flowers from the ground and then spotted one big rose lying overhead. She walked past Mahadev once twice thrice and a fourth time. And each time she made sure her payals made the loudest possible sound.
But this as she reached out to the rose the rose loosened itself and fell on her lap. Sati knew instantly that this was Mahadev's doing
Mahadev she called out
There was no answer
I know you did this. She sulked but she had a plan to make him come out of mediating. She purposely dropped a few of them on his foot touched his thigh for balance and bent down to pick them up. Her hand slid down his foot and Mahadev had to control himself as best as he could.
She looked up at him his eyes were still closed normally even the slightest touch from her woke him up. She came up with another plan.
She bent forward across his body to pick up the few remaining flowers around him. He opened his eyes at that moment
Sati what are you doing
Nothing Shiv I was collecting my flowers. They shared an eyelock and she smiled back at him.
How am I supposed to in control of myself when you are hell bent on distracting me. Sati continued the roses have fallen to my side and you could have come around me to collect them
I didn't want to Shiv
Why
You know the answer to that. And we have not spent anytime together this morning and in a little while you will go to the gyan saba alone
Sati I am always with you . I never leave you alone at all. Now will you please get up
Why are you feeling uncomfortable. Sati was now cosy in his arms. Somehow she had manged to sit on his lap with her arms around his shoulders
Sati this is not the time or the place to be romantic. Nandi and the ganprets will be arriving soon.
So
So what will they think
I am with my husband Shiv. And right now you are Shiv and not Mahadev. Why don't we go somewhere for a little while.
I can't go like that Sati. What about the Tridev. and my devotees
The tridev can look after themselves for a little while as for your devotees . I am your biggest Devotee
Sati Mahadev tried his best to convince her but she was adamant and as usual Sati got her way and only left when she when wanted to after a long time .
Just then Nandi and the ganprets arrived and Sati quickly got up and rushed to do her pooja to the shivling. She prayed and said everything that had to be said.
Mahadev answered back we will leave after my gyan sabha.
Nandi
Yes Prabhu
Mata and I will be leaving for a few days together after I come back but in my absence make sure that Mata is not disturbed by anyone especially by Indra. He is due to drop in Kailash anytime.
Prabhu don't worry Indra dev will not see Mata today
Mahadev disappeared to take the gyan saba where Rishi Markande Rishi Dadichi Rishi KAshyap and the other sapt rishis were waiting for him.
True to Mahadev's word Indra appeared and demaned an audience with Mahadev
Prabhu is not here Indra Dev
Where has he gone Nandi
I can't tell you that
Why not
I have my orders
Then I want to see Mata Sati
I can't allow that either
What
Prabhu has asked me not to let you see Mata. And I listen only to my Prabhu and Mata
Nandi do you know who you are talking to
Yes Indra and now please leave Kailash at once
Just then Mahalakshmi appeared and enquired about Sati
Mata Mata Sati is inside . I'll take you to here
No need Nandi. I see you are busy here. I will go and see her myself
Nandi let Mahalaskhmi in followed by Mahavishnu
The both of them wanted to see Mahadev and Sati before they left Kailash for a little while. But Indra would not leave Kailash without seeing Sati. And there was no way Nandi could allow that. Knowing that Nandi was helpless Mahavishnu came to help him
Indra it is best if you leave right now
Prabhu why can't I see Mata Sati. I need to speak to her
Indra If Mahadev doesn't want you anywhere near her. You should do what he wants
Mahadev Mahadev everyone seems to be doing what Mahadev wants all the time. No one is concerened about my feelings
Indra you are crossing your limits
Prabhu just because you are the Tridev doesn't mean you control me
Mahadev looks turned angry. He has seen and heard enough. He got up and disappeared and reappeared in Kailash within minutes
Indra Mahadev spoke from behind him
Prabhu Indra shivered the minute he saw him
Leave Kailash now right this minute
But Prabhu I need to see Sati
Sati
I mean Mata Sati
Sati will not see you and what is so important that you can't speak to me about
Nothing Prabhu. I just came to see if she was fine
That is none of your concern.
Nandi if Indra doesn't leave now throw him out
Mahadev
Mahadev turned around and saw Narayan
Narayan
Mahadev why is Indra always after Sati
Naryayan you know the answer and yet you are asking me
Naryayan Sati and I are leaving Kailash for a few days and only Nandi is going to be here and I need to teach Sati the things that I know so that she is able to protect herself when I am not here with on the rare occasion.
I understand Mahadev said Narayan and left
Nandi knew what to do. He walked back to where Indra was waiting that was the meeting place for all visitors to Kailash and said that Mata was busy and so would be unable to see him.
Indra was not pleased to hear that.
What do you mean busy
Busy means busy Devraj. Mata is cooking lunch for my Prabhu and Prabhu has told me that Mata sees no one
I am not no no one and do you know what it means by not listening to your devraj
My devraj. U are mistaken I only listen to my Prabhu and Mata and they don't give orders like you they only request me and I do what they what because I love them.
A few meters away Maharishi Dadichi was also arriving in Mount Kailash he had been wanting to see his Mahadev and Sati for sometime now and finally the time had come. He turned up just as Indra was intent on contuining the argument. Seeing him bought the widest of smile to Nandi's face.
Maharishi Dadichi welcome to Kailash
Nandi how are you and Prabhu and Sati
Everyone is fine Maharishi
Maharishi Prabhu is out of Kailash seeing a devotee of his and will be back soon. But Mata will be very pleased to see you. Would u like to see her
Nandi what kind of question is that. I would love to see her.
Please follow me.
Indra as usual was in no mood to leave and sensing this opportunity tried to follow them. But Nandi realisng what he was up to stopped her.
I don't recall inviting you at all. Please leave Kailash at once
Ganprets escort Devraj Indra out of Kailash the gan prets did exactly did.
Mata someone is here to see you
Who Nandi Sati was putting the finishing touches to her cooking
Mata Nandi called out again
Nandi who is it . Sati finally walked out and she was happy to see Rishi Dadichi
Rishi dadichi what a pleasant surprise and welcome to Kailash
Sati I hope you and Mahadev don't mind me coming her without any prior notice
What are you saying rishi Dadichi you are welcome here anytime. But this time you seem to have delayed coming here. I was expecting you a long time ago
I was busy with my teaching and my gurukul and pupils
Ah so you forgot about me then
No Sati I haven't
Thank you
Rishi Dadichi was taken aback by that
Thank me for what
For everything that you did for me helped me achive in this life
Sati whatever you have u got on your own
No it was u who stood behind me and helped me see things
U put things into perspective for me helped me to reunite with Mahadev
Sati I only guided in certain things
U got Mahadev because you never gave up on him
No it was u who showed me the right path. If it were not for u I would not have seen Mahadev at all for the first time. U gav eme the bhel patra and asked me to concentrate on it and call him with love. I did and Mahadev appearead all because of you. I can't thank you enough for bringing him into my life forever
Sati are you trying to make me cry.
Mahadev arrived back at that moment.
Prabhu Rishi dadichi sensed his arrival and fell at his lord's feet at once.
Mahadev blessed him and said
It is a pleasure seeing you at last
Mahadev
Yes Sati
Please join us for lunch
Ofcourse
Rishi Dadichi u are spending a few days with us at Kailash
Sati u haven't asked Mahadev yet
Sati is right Dadichi I would love it if you spent a couple of days with us
Nandi please make sure Rishi Dadichi is comfortable
Of course Prabhu
Nandi took Rishi Dadichi to one of the mediating caves in Kailash for him to clean up for lunch
Mediating caves Mahadev where is it. This is the first time I am hearing of it. Where is it
Sati Kailash is huge and there are some parts that you have not gone to. Now don't look at me like that. I used to go to one of the caves .That was long before you came into my life. Now I can't bear to be apart from you at all.
Good because now I don't want to be apart from you at all.
A few minutes later Rishi Dadichi along with Nandi joined Mahadev and Sati for lunch
After lunch Mahadev wanted to mediate and so left them. Rishi Dadichi also did the same thing in another part of Kailash. But Sati wanted to talk to Mahadev and so joined him
Mahadev are you upset that I invited Dadichi to stay with us in Kailash without consulting you first
No Sati why would you think like that
It was because you were very silent during lunch
Sati I am not angry I understand that you want to thank him for everything he has done for us
Mahadev I can't thank him enough for bringing you into my life
Yes and I can't forget how you called me for the first time
U arrived in a puff of smoke and just stood there looking at me
Looking at you. I was staring at my love after a long time being apart from her
U knew from the beginning who I was
Of course Sati
Then why didn't you tell me
I wanted Rishi dadichi to guide you and listen to your heart. But what did you think of me. You never told me
Well I I Sati could not go on. How was she supposed to say what she really felt the first time
Sati I am waiting
Mahadev Shiv I can't
Yes you can
If you insist I thought you were the most beautiful and most handsome man I've ever laid my eyes on
U didn't think of me as god
No not at first u were just Shiv to me my shiv
Shiv Mahadev was happy to hear that
Rishi Dadichi spent a month with Mahadev and Sati. He looked forward to the gyan sabha that Mahadev always had in the evenings. He learnt a lot of things from Mahadev and Sati always looked to it as well. But this time she had the company of Dadichi as well. Who also taught Sati some more mantras after taking permission from Mahadev. Mahadev appointed him her tutor. And said that after he would continue lessons for Sati only after Dadichi started.
Dadichi was surprised by that wish
Mahadev you are the greatest guru anyone could have. So why me
Dadichi you are not only Sati's guru you love her like a father and want to protect her at the same time as she has not yet become Adhishakti yet
But Mahadev what can I teach that you don't know
Dadichi Sati has been wanting me to teach her mantras for a long time I've been putting it off for a long time as I wanted you to start the lessons. Rishi Dadichi was surprised to hear these words from Mahadev as he knew that Mahadev was the one and only guru anyone would want to have. There was nothing in the world that Mahadev did not know and yet Mahadev himself trusted no one else except him. He kneeled down to touch the lord's feet.
Kalyan ho Mahadev blessed him. And the next minute the lessons began
Sati sat down in front of Rishi Dadichi. Please close your eyes Sati and concentrated on your being
Sati did as she was told. She was seeing going back in time . She opened her eyes sadness engulfing them
What is wrong Sati what did you see
Sati was scared
Sati please answer me
Rishi Dadichi I saw Mahadev and me. We were happy toghether and so in love. Until someone came in between and separated us
What or who did you see
I saw my father and Brahma dev. He wanted a boon from Brahman dev. My father wanted Adhishakti to be reborn as his daughter
And what happened
Brahma Dev agreed. But how could he. How could he do such a thing
Sati sometimes gods have to agree to what a devotee wants. What happened
Brahman dev went to Mahadev and asked him to separate adhishakti from himself. Mahadev died that day the minute he let go of his life. He waited all these years for me to come back to him. How can fate be so cruel on god himself
Sati Sati open your eyes. She was crying uncontrably. Mahadev came to her In a flash
Sati open your eyes and look at me. We are together now
How can my father be so cruel to you
Sati Mahadev pleaded with her to open her eyes and when she finally saw Mahadev she hugged him tighly regardless of the fact that Rishi Dadichi was standing in front of them
Mahadev I am sorry for what happened.
Dadichi it is not your fault. Sati needed to know this. She had to let go of the pain that was inside her all these years. She has to come to terms that what happened was not anyone fault. It was destiny and destiny cannot be changed not even by me.
Do you want me to continue Mahadev
Yes of course.
But first my wife needs to be in control of herself.
Sati what will Dadichi think
He will think that your wife loves you very much and she does not want history repeating itself again
Sati nothing will happen to you or Mahadev again. Both of you have fought toghether so much to be with each other again and do you think that this time I will let anything happen to my guru or you. I love the tow of you very much and if need be I will fight for you as well.
Rishi Dadichi thank you for saying that but really your wife and your gurukul needs you more than us.
Mahadev I put you first inspite of everything that is in my life. Without you or your guidance my life means nothing to me.
Mahadev was taken aback hearing these words coming from Rishi Dadichi. Rishi Dadichi has become has greatest devotee ever and Mahadev wanted to grant him a wish.
Dadichi ask me anything you want and I will grant it to you
What can I ask that I don't already have my lord. Knowing you and loving you is my greatest reward and I don't want or need anything all I ask is that you place your hand on my head and grant me your blessings.
Sati was almost close to tears. This was the first time that a devotee of Mahadev wanted nothing just his blessings.
Dadichi please ask a wish
No Mahadev he refused to obey the lord and seeked his permission to leave
Sati didn't know what to say this was the first time that a devotee wanted nothing in return except the love of the lord
Mahadev why did Dadichi want nothing
Sati that is dadici for you. And why are you asking me this you know him as well as I do
Yes I do but sometimes he is as complex as you are
What Sati what are you saying
Mahadev sometimes even you keep quiet and refuse to tell me anything. I think Dadichi knows what going to happen between us and yet he is silent
OK what is going to happen
I don't know that is what I wanted to know before I saw the past
I'll tell you we are going to be together for our lifetime and this time I am not letting go off you for anyone
Really and why is that
Let's just say that I have got used to seeing the most radiant face each morning and that hair of yours drives me crazy especially when it is wet and you insist on wacking it on my face when I am trying to mediate
Wacking I simply shake it in the air to dry out my hair
Must you do it sititng next to me when you know that I don't like being disturbed at all
Then you should say something to me or shout at me
I can't do that because then you will get annoyed at me and refuse to speak to me or look at me. And I would like to add that you look absolutely beautiful when you get angry
You mean to say that you fight with me on purpose
Of course because the making up afterwards Is what I look forward to the most. And don't say that you don't like it either
Mahadev Sati blushed. I like it a lot. Infact I love it when you chase me all around Kailash and think of things to make me smile again. And when I refuse you shower me with attention
Is that it. I do a lot more than that
I know and I am not going to say anything more she kissed him and ran away.
Mahadev welcomed the kiss as it was unexpected and decided to follow his wife
Sati Sati he called out
Yes I am in here. She was in their martial side of Kailash and since it was near evening it was time for her bath at mansoravar
Sati she had not come out so Mahadev went in and the sight he walked into stopped him midway
Sati had a quick bath and was changing her clothes
Mahadev quickly stepped in without a noise and handed Sati new dry ones. But he decided to help her dress
Mahadev Mahadev what are you doing. You are not supposed to be here
Why not you are my wife
Mahadev
What you can't see me like this.
Sati there is nothing about you that I don't know. I like everthing about you
Mahadev was not willing to go anywhere and Sati knew it was useless this time
Fine stay if you wish she put on her saree with great difficulty as Mahadev insisited on running his hands all over her body.
She had a tough time controlling herself
Next came the jewellery. Mahadev didn't like anything she wore. He found faults in all of them. Finally he produced one that he liked and Sati loved it once she saw it
You could have given this to be before
And miss doing everything that I wanted to
He was referring to their romantic moments that took place just an hour ago. Sati's lips were still deep red and the reason why she was not stepping out of their room. She wanted to compose herself otherwise everyone including Nandi would know what had happened between them
Sati aren't you going out now
Not yet I am not ready
You look beautiful now come on I am sure Nandi would want to speak to his Mata now
Mahadev
Sati no one will say anything.
Mahadev and Sati came out of their room togetherand true to Mahadev's words no one asked them anything. Sati was greatful for that as she had no answer and it was a private matter between the two of them. Mahadev had wanted it to be memorable as he knew that what Sati had seen this morning would be troubling her and he could not bear to see her in pain. He wanted to remove the pain forever and he had succedded this evening. Suddenly he felt her arms around him. She was hugging him from behind
Thank you
For what
For this evening for making me completely yours and making me forget
Sati I thought you were mine all along
This evening cemented our releationship forever Mahadev and now we belong together forever now my love where do you want to go
I don't know anywhere where we won't be disturbed and where you can teach me some mantras
Teach you will you see me as your guru only
I will try to
Close your eyes and hold on to me Mahadev took Sati in his arms and took her to a place where she had never been or ever thought of going they were high up above the ground in the sky and when Mahadev put her down Sati got the firght of her life. She took one step and when she couldn't feel the ground beneath her foot she caught Mahadev again
Shiv where are we she was hanging on to her for dear life
We are up in the sky my love
Sky with the clouds around us. She closed her eyes and got back on to Mahadev arms again or rather he lifted her
Sati you don't need to be afraid you will not fall I am with you. Now get down and walk with me
Walk me No Shiv she was not willing to let go off him either
Sati I promise nothing will happen he put her down and got hold of her waist and guided her along after a few mins she realsided that with her Shiv with her she had no reason to be so afraid.
Sati said Mahadev sitting on a cloud he helped her up. Remember the dance we did at your father's place I want ot dance again so will you dance with me
Ofcourse but where will we dance
Here among the clouds
What here Shiv I am scared of moving
Sati like I said nothing will happen and I will not leave your side
Promise me that
I do and Shiv lifted Sati down and thye began to dance. The music was all arranged by Mahadev himself and soon both of began to dance high above the earth. The gods all wondered who was making such a noise and when they looked up they could see Mahadev and Sati in a trance not willing to come out of it and it was a rare occasion for them to be a witness to this.
Sati Shiv this is wonderful you danced like you have never danced before
You brought this out in me Sati I have waited an eternity to do this. I danced loke this with you before I let go off you and now this is a dance of us being together again and a dance of happiness that only you have brought out in me
I will never let go off you Mahadev and we will be together forever
And dance like this for years to come
I am a part of you Mahadev
Sati you live deep in my heart
And you in mine and saying this the dance continued for a long time and time stood still for Shiv and Sati
Hearing the sound of music coming from no where woke up Naryayan who asked Brahma dev who replied
Naryayan after a long time Mahadev is danicing to his heart content with his Adhishakti beside him
Yes and they look so wonderful said Narayan but they didn't look up for long as this was a dance of love and both Shiv and Sati were completely lost in each other worlds and to cover up Mahadev brought in a huge cloud that hid them from view. This was what Mahadev had been waiting for years to do to it seemed as if he had comeplted a cycle of sorts he was waiting for his Adhishakti to come to him and when she finally did he wanted the world to know that he was finally happy and this was where he wanted to be all these years in the arms of his soul mate his Adhishakti his Sati.
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