The mother and father of the Universe, Shiva and Bhavani gave birth to a child Sanmukha who as decreed by the sages, went on to defeat the evil demon Taraka who had been forever tormenting the innocent villagers. This was the story of the re-unification of Shiva and Bhavani for the good of all living
Festive songs were heard throughout the land as preparations for the divine wedding of Shiva and Bhavani took place. Homes were cleaned and decorated with finest ornaments with men and women, both young and old, adorned their finest garments. The most delicious dishes were prepared and presented in golden thalis. It is difficult to describe the
The all knowing mendicant Lord Shiva understood why Kama had come, he knew that the time had come to unite with his eternal consort Bhavani. The wedding was arranged by the sages with the mountain lord Himacala and Mena, the parents of Parvati at the most auspicious time. As the passionless bride groom approached with his
Kama nervously approached Shiva who was majestically seated in perfect meditation. Just has he had done with every living being on Earth, Kama assumed he could bring Shiva under his sway. He prepared his weapons of intoxication. When he saw Shiva he began to tremble, he was awestruck, but it was too late to turn back […]
With flowers in his hands, Kama (Cupid representing desire) departed for the abode of Lord Shiva. Firing arrows to every corner of the Earth, he brought the whole world under the sway of lust and desire. All of the Vedic injunctions and teachings were rejected as people everywhere lost their senses. Viveka and his army
After realising Shri Rama was the supreme reality embodied in human form, Sati initially felt uncomfortable but then felt as if all worries and burdens had been lifted from her shoulders. ‘Why did I ever question the words of Shiva?’ She asked her self silently, as she turned to leave the forest, through the grace […]
The sages were enthralled by the faith exhibited by Sati (Bhavani), they bowed their heads at her feet and said, ‘You and Lord Shiva are the mother and father of the Universe.’ They experienced blissful feelings as they departed from the forest where she was practising her austerities. As they wondered through the forests speaking
Continuing our journey through the Manas, we see through the eyes of Lord Shiva, who speaks of Shri Rama. Of course, in reality there is no difference between the too, but the Ramcharitmanas is the tale for expression of Love for Rama, it is a devotional text intoxicated upon on Rama, and therefore even Lord […]
The difference between the individual soul and God cannot be described by words, similarly the difference between the Shiva and Vishnu is difficult to comprehend. Shiva is the all powerful aspect of the divine, bestowing an ocean of benevolence upon the devoted. He is the embodiment of intelligence, truth, happiness and bliss. Roaming the […]
Holy men would never drink wine, even if the water was taken from the river Ganges. The same wine however, if poured into the Ganges becomes purified.Many religious scriptures of the world prescribe ‘mantras’ and people chant them to for worldly success, marital partners, fame, and all number of objectives, but are we missing the point? Are […]
