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ßÁë¿Uà »§‹ Á’ŸÈ Á‚fl •fl⁄UÊœ¥– ‹Á„U• Ÿ ∑§ÙÁ≈U ¡Ùª ¡¬ ‚Êœ¥H 8H
bara dāyaka pranatārati bhan̄jana. kṛpāsindhu sēvaka mana ran̄jana. 7.
icchita phala binu siva avarādhēṁ. lahi'a na kōṭi jōga japa sādhēṁ. 8.
[Now, Narad lists the other positive virtues of Lord Shiva in order to reassure the
parents of Uma as well as herself. It acted as a motivation for Uma to help set aside
all her initial inhibitions and reservations, and declare her allegiance to Shiva.]
He (Lord Shiva) is the one who grants desired boons to seekers; he is the one
who eliminates the sorrows of those who seek refuge and succour with him; he is an
ocean of mercy, compassion and kindness; he is the one provides happiness and bliss
to the Mana (heart and mind) of his followers and devotees; (7)---
---He is the one who gives the desired fruits and fulfils the wishes of his
devotees. Verily, without worshipping Lord Shiva and pleasing him, one cannot
expect to fulfil one’s wishes no matter how hard one tries or whatever means one
adopts to achieve one’s objective^1.
[In other words, if one wishes to see success in fulfilment of his or her dreams,
then the only way is to please Lord Shiva. If Shiva is pleased, then even those wishes
of the worshipper which may be against what is written in his or her destiny can be
realised. Even things unimaginable and almost impossible to be realised can be made
within one’s reach if Lord Shiva so wants.]’ (8)
[Note—^1 Refer: Ram Charit Manas, Baal Kand, Chaupai line no. 2 that precedes Doha
no. 310.]
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„UÙßÁ„U ÿ„U ∑§ÀÿÊŸ •’ ‚¢‚ÿ á„ÈU Áª⁄ËU‚H 70H
dōhā.
asa kahi nārada sumiri hari girijahi dīnhi asīsa.
hō'ihi yaha kalyāna aba sansaya tajahu girīsa. 70.
Saying this, Narad invoked Lord Hari (Vishnu) and blessed Girija (Uma, the daughter
of the mountains).
He then reassured her father with these words—‘This (doing of Tapa for Shiva
by your daughter Uma, and the subsequent marriage of the two) will pave the way for
all-round welfare and auspiciouseness. So now, oh Girish (the king of the mountains),
set aside all your doubts and inhibitions (and instead become cheerful; stop worrying
and procrastinating).’ (Doha no. 70)
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caupā’ī.
kahi asa brahmabhavana muni gaya'ū. āgila carita sunahu jasa bhaya'ū. 1.