||Sri Ram Jayram Jaya Jaya Ram||

Chapter – 27 – Dhoha – 26

The grief of Devi Sati

Lord Mahadeva received Devi Sati with a pleasant smile and enquired “Oh! Devi, how did you test Lord Rama?” Devi Sati who was already terrified of her mistake did not reveal the truth to Lord Mahadeva and replied “ Oh! Prabho, I have not tested him, I prostrated before him and your words cannot be untrue. I have complete faith upon you.” Lord Shankara immersed in meditation and realized that Devi Sati has assumed the form of Devi Sita, and was forced to tell lie due to the influence of Maya of Lord Hari. He realized all that happens at the will of Lord Hari.  Lord Mahadeva felt deeply hurt after realizing that Goddess Sati assumed the form of Devi Sita with his divine power, decided not to express his love to Devi Sati that would be against the Dharma if he continues to love her as his consort.  Lord Mahadeva immediately sacrificed Devi Sati within his heart, to protect the Bhakti and righteousness.  Lord Mahadeva besieged with intense grief, was in dilemma, Devi Sati is pure, therefore she don’t deserve to be rejected, if he considers her as consort that would be a grave sin, therefore he did not speak a single word. Lord Shankara heartily offered salutation to Lord Rama and promised not to have any relationship with Devi Sati as long as she continues to be in the body of the daughter of Daksha. They slowly returned to the Mount Kailash, suddenly a divine voice heard in the sky “ Hail Lord Mahesha!  Hail Lord Mahesha who reinstated Bhakti! Oh! Lord, No one can make a promise like Lord Mahadeva, Hail to that Lord Mahesha ! Oh! Lord Mahadeva, you are Lord of Lords, you are mighty Lord and a sincere devotee of Lord Rama.” Devi Sati enquired Lord Maheshwara after listening to the divine voice in the sky “Oh! Kripalu, kindly reveal to me about that promise you have taken. Oh! Prabho you are the essence of ‘truthfulness’, you are compassionate one.” Even though Devi Sati tried to get an answer to her question, the supreme Lord Mahadeva remained silent. Devi Sati realized that Lord Shambhu understood all that happened in the wood, she felt extremely guilty for being dishonest to him, she understood the nature of women is low and dull-minded. The milk added with water usually sells them as pure in the market; a single drop of acid in the milk is enough to split them apart. Devi Sati tormented with extreme grief and agony, she understood Lord Mahadeva is like an unfathomable ocean, that’s why he did not point out her mistakes. Devi Sati understood Lord Mahadeva abandoned her in his heart, it multiplied her grief. She understood her inconsiderate deed harmed Lord Mahadev, she tossed herself into burning grief. Lord Mahadeva realized Devi Sati is lamenting over her deed, completely distressed, he made an effort to raise her mind from the miserable state, described interesting myths to her, and thus they have arrived in Mount Kailash. Lord Mahadeva remembered his promise once again, took a seat under Vatavruksha, and immersed in deep meditation and it continued for several thousand years.