mēṭi kō saka'i sō ām̐ku jō bidhi likhi rākhē'u. 64.
63-64. [Then she directly addressed the celibate Brahmin who was actually Lord
Shiva testing her devotion and sincerity—] ‘There might be some wise women
somewhere who will listen to your sane advice. I have become very mad in my love
for that fellow whom you portray to be crazy and eccentric. (63)
You have said that Shiva is a treasury of numerous faults and shortcomings—
it is indeed all true, but nevertheless who can erase the writing of the creator (i.e. who
can change the destiny which the creator has destined for someone). If it is written in
my destiny that I will have a husband like the one Shiva is, what can do anything
about it? (64)
[Note—In Ram Charit Manas, Parvati tells the seven celestial sages, the Sapta-Rishis,
the same thing in Baal Kand, from Chaupai line no. 5 that precedes Doha no. 80—to
Chaupai line no. 6 that precedes Doha no. 81. Briefly Parvati tells the sages that
whatever they have said about Shiva not being a proper groom for her is true, but she
will not change her views and determination. Yes, Vishnu is a treasury of good
virtues, and Shiva is just the opposite, but what can one do if one’s heart has fallen in
love for someone. She said that she has lost herself to Shiva, and it is a waste of time
and energy trying to persuade her any longer. If they are so much interested in finding
a wonderful bride for Vishnu then surely there is no dearth for one, and that therefore
they should please leave her alone.
Parvati tells her mother and friend the same thing when they started lamenting
and wailing upon learning the sort of marriage party that has arrived, with the groom
surrounded by ghosts, himself being naked with ash smeared all over his body, and
wearing serpents and skulls as ornaments. At that she assuaged their feelings and told
them not to get upset. Because if it is written in her destiny that her husband would be
eccentric, can they or anybody else change it? So why lament and create a scene
unnecessarily. Refer: Ram Charit Manas, Baal Kand, from Chaupai line no. 6 that
precedes Doha no. 96—to the Chanda that precedes Doha no. 97.]
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baki jani uṭhahiṁ bahōri kujuguti savām̐rahiṁ. 66.
65-66. Who would like to enhance one’s miseries and destroy one’s peace of mind by
allowing oneself to get involved in futile, pointless and acrimonious debates and
discussions? What is the use? Why don’t you leave me alone?
The poets and bards have the habit of praising someone whom they like, and
denounce others who are not to their liking. But how does it matter; this is their
personal opinion.
[That is, whatever is liked by someone is dear, pleasant, compatible and sweet
for him notwithstanding its merit or demerits. Therefore, there is no point in debating
this issue any further. Whether I will be happy marrying Shiva or suffer for the rest of
my life is a personal issue with me; why are you and the rest of the world so worried
and concerned, especially when I don’t like this discussion.