wife Rati that her husband would be restored to her in his next life as the son of Lord
Krishna (refer: Baal Kand, Chaupai line nos. 1-2 that precede Doha no. 88). This is
really wonderful and highly laudable.]¬Ê⁄U’ÃË¥ Ã¬È ∑§Ëã„U •¬Ê⁄UÊ – ∑§⁄U„ÈU ÃÊ‚È •’ •¢ªË∑§Ê⁄UÊH 4H
pārabatīṁ tapu kīnha apārā. karahu tāsu aba aṅgīkārā. 4.
[Now let all of us, the gods, inform you that—] Parvati has done severe Tapa (to have
you as her husband, and I, Brahma, have already blessed her that her wishes would be
fulfilled)^1. So, please accept her by your side (as your consort)^2 .’ (4)
[Note—^1 Refer: Ram Charit Manas, Baal Kand, Doha no. 74.
(^2) Brahma had earlier advised the gods that when Kaamdeo is successful in waking
Shiva up from his Samadhi (meditative trance), he (Brahma) would accompany the
other gods to request Shiva to marry Parvati and beget a son who would kill the
demon Taarkaasur—refer: Ram Charit Manas, Baal Kand, Chaupai line nos. 1-7 that
precede Doha no. 83.]
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suni bidhi binaya samujhi prabhu bānī. aisē'i hō'u kahā sukhu mānī. 5.
Hearing the words (request) of Bidhi (Brahma, the god who determines the destiny of
all living beings in this creation) and recalling the words of the Lord (i.e. of Lord Ram
who had also asked Shiva to marry Parvati^1 ), Shiva agreed and said—‘Alright, so be
it. It shall happen as you wish (or say).’ (5)
[Note—^1 Refer: Ram Charit Manas, Baal Kand, from Chaupai line no. 5 that precedes
Doha no. 76—to Chaupai line no. 6 that precedes Doha no. 77.]
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taba dēvanha dundubhīṁ bajā'īṁ. baraṣi sumana jaya jaya sura sā'īṁ. 6.
avasaru jāni saptariṣi ā'ē. turatahiṁ bidhi giribhavana paṭhā'ē. 7.
prathama ga'ē jaham̐ rahīṁ bhavānī. bōlē madhura bacana chala sānī. 8.
Cheer rang out in the rank and file of the gods. Excited and exhilarated, they sounded
their kettle-drums enthusiastically, showering flowers and applauding in a loud
chorus—‘Hail the Lord of the gods. Glory be to you!’ (6)
Realising that it was the proper time, the seven celestial sages known as the
Sapta-rishis came there. Bidhi (Brahma) immediately sent them to the home of Giri,
the father of Parvati (to convey the good news and ask him to prepare for the marriage
of Shiva with Parvati). (7)
The Sapta-rishis first went to the place where Bhavaani (Parvati) was (instead
of going to her father’s place as asked by Brahma)^1. When they reached there, they
spoke to her sweetly but with cunning in their words^2. (8)
[Note—^1 It ought to be noted here that Parvati was living at her parent’s home at the
time Sapta-rishis met her for the second time to test her faith and devotion for Lord