A Most Awaited Meeting- Shiva-Shakti Milan SS- To Be Revamped - Page 6

PARVATI'S LOVE, MAHADEV'S OBSERVATIONS

Maharaja Himavan returned to his palace a happy man. Lord Shiva had accepted his darling's service, and He will allow her to serve Him. He knew his daughter would and could do wonders.

Within the same palace...

Parvati was astonished. She couldn't believe that she had had the guts to talk to Him like that. She never expected herself to be like that with the God she is deeply in love with. She had always dreamt of times when she would blush under His loving gaze. Never had she thought that she would boldly put forward her point to Lord Shiva like that. But something in her had been triggered, and that something told her that He wouldn't mind her putting her point forward. Following her gut instinct, she said what she did, and it had at least allowed Him to accept her as His servant. Her entire life's prayers had been dedicated to that.

I will prove myself as a capable servant', thought Parvati. I will show that I can control myself, and that I can serve the Lord as He pleases'

Before she had left for the palace, He had said, "You can come here and go fearlessly. You can stay here as and when you wish. You can serve me everyday"

Parvati was determined. She would serve Him properly.

From the next day began Parvati's service to the Lord of all worlds. Every day, she washed His feet with holy water, and then drank the holy water. She worshipped Him with the sixteen different types of offerings, after which she used to return to her father's palace, her heart and soul would be left there, at the feet of Lord Shiva.

Her service continued for a long time, and yet, she wasn't willing to give up her love and devotion for Lord Shiva. Such was her determination.

On some days, along with her maids, she sang songs in her exquisite voice, increasing melody all over the world, and increasing love in Lord Shiva's abode. Sometimes, she got Kusha grass, flowers and sacrificial twigs to serve Him. Some days, assisted by her maids, the Goddess scrubbed and cleaned the place, making the hermitage's beauty glow, simply by the touch of Aadi Shakti. On certain days, the mother stayed within the holy place of Lord Shiva, glowing more than the moon. Most of the time, she gazed at Him with pure and selfless love.

Mahadev was surprised by Parvati. At times, He thought she was free of attachment. Yet, she was of mortal form, and He couldn't accept her as His wife. She was perfectly in control of her senses. He thought, I will take Parvati as my wife when she sheds every bit of physical form. She has to do a penance to attain me'.

While this was happening in the Himalayas, in Ksheer Sagar...

"Swami, Devi Parvati's love for Lord Shiva is so beautiful", said Shridevi.

"Mahadev feels all, but He is doing penance. He won't come out of it till the time comes, Priye", said Lord Vishnu.

"His penance is like your Yoga Nidra. Both Yoga, in different ways", said Bhudevi.

"That is very true, Dhyaan Priye", said Lord Vishnu.

"Both of you concentrate on your devotees on Bhuloka", said Shridevi.

"And also help those in need", said Bhudevi.

"That is our duty, and we love doing it", said Lord Vishnu.

"We know", said both of them together, smiling.

Both of you spoke of how Mahadev will open His eyes only when necessary', thought Lord Vishnu. That is true. He will open His eyes when the time is right'

A sad expression clouded Lord Narayana's face.

Meanwhile...

In Asura Loka..

Tarakasur laughed uproariously. His Lord Shiva was too immersed in penance to open His eyes and fall in love with Devi Parvati. There is no way that Mahadev's son will be born to kill him. He was going to be the King of Devaloka for Eternity!

Deva Indra was worried. He didn't know what to do. Tarakasura was growing more powerful by day. He didn't know what to do. He had to do something. What can he.. Ah! He got it.

"Send for Kamadeva", ordered Indra.

In Ksheer Sagar...

MahaVishnu smiled. The game was about to start.

Mahadev', He called out in His mind.

Yes Narayana?', asked Lord Bholenath.

The game is about to start', said Lord Vishnu.

I see', said Lord Shiva.

Both Gods smiled. It was time to teach the world a few things.