Shravan Month
Day 28 – Shivji and Parvatiji get married
Naradji explained to Himachal and Mainavati that Shivji and Parvatiji have been united for many births. Maa Bhavani has been born as their daughter so they should take this golden opportunity to marry her with Shivji. Siya beshu Sati jo kinha tehi aparaadh Shankar parihari, har biraha jaai bahori pitu ke jagya jogaanal jari; Ab…
Day 27 – Mainavati’s shock
At the pavilion, Mainavati, Parvati’s mother, arrived to welcome the bridegroom. As she looked at the bridegroom’s face to do tilak, she became unconscious and fell. Bikat besh Rudrahi jab dekha, abalanha ur bhay bhayau bisekha. Bhaagi bhavan paithi ati traasa. All the women from the bride’s side screamed and ran away. Shankarji asked, “What happened?”…
Day 26 – Shivji’s welcome at the wedding town
The wedding processions passed several towns and villages on the way. The residents were amazed to see the processions of the demi-gods. They kept questioning who the bridegroom was amongst all the people. Vishnuji said, “I am a member of the bridegroom’s group. The bridegroom is following behind.” People thought that how handsome must the…
Day 25 – Shivji’s wedding procession
Lagan baachi aj sabahi sunaai, harashe muni sab sur samudaai; Suman brushti nabh baajan baaje, mangal kalas dasahu disi saaje; Lage savaaran sakal sur baahan bibidh bimaan, hohi sagun mangal subhada karahi apacharan gaan. Shankarji’s procession began to get ready for the wedding. The demi-gods decorated their vehicles. They wore elegant clothes and ornaments. Their…
Day 24 – Lord Shiv agrees to get married
Jogi akantak bhae pati gati sunat Rati muruchit bhai, rodati badati bahu bhaanti karuna karati Shankar pahi gai; Ati prem kari binati bibidh bidhi jori kar sanmukh rahi, Prabhu Aasutosh krupaal Shiv abalaa nirakhi bole sahi. On hearing the incident with Kaamdev, his wife, Rati became unconscious. Weeping, she went to Shankarji and begged for…
Day 23 – Shivji burns Kaamdev
Kaamdev goes where Shivji is meditating. Goswami Tulsidasji describes this katha beautifully! The demi-gods approached Kaamdev and said, ” We need your help please.” Kaamdev replied, ” I am honoured that you would like me to do something for you. What is the command?” “Awaken Shivji from his meditation please.” Kaamdev was disappointed. Kaamdev knew…
Day 21 – The demi-gods approach Kaamdev
Naradji leaves on advising Parvatiji to meditate. Parvati relates her dream to her parents, gains permission to go to the forest and performs a very difficult meditation. On the other hand, Shankarji is completely detached and is roaming and either praising Lord Ram, listening or preaching Ram katha. A long time passed this way. Lord…
Day 20 – Ten qualities of Lord Shiv
Sati marat Hari san baru maaga, janam janam Shiv pad anuraaga Before destroying her body, Sati asked for devotion in Shivji’s feet every birth. Consequently, tehi kaaran himgiri gruh jaai, janami Parvati tanu paai. Sati is re-born as Parvati at the Himalayas. Since her birth, her father Himachal’s happiness and wealth has increased greatly. Rishis…
Day 19 – Lord Vishnu Explains: Lord Brahma, Lord Shiv and I are one
Daksha’s Yagya was re-started. This time, as Lord Shankar was respected with devotion, Lord Vishnu presented himself at the end and everyone prayed to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu then explained to Daksha in the presence of everyone, “Daksha, those who discriminate amongst me, Brahma and Vishnu are fools. We are one but present in three…