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He had tried to giveParvati to him (Shiva) was unwillingly to have her service. But Shiva ultimately changed his
mind after being satisfied by Parvati's replies.
Himalaya said- "I saw in my dream that Parvati had pleased Shiva by her tremendous penance
and ultimately both of them got married. Maina was satisfied and waited eagerly for that
auspicious moment.
THE BIRTH OF 'BHAUM'- MARS
Once, when the ganas of Shiva praised the glory of mother Sati, lord Shiva became overjoyed
just like an ordinary human being. In his joy, he travelled all around the three world without any
clothes on his body. He returned back to Kailash and went into meditation.
While he was engrossed in his Samadhi, three drops of perspiration originated from his forehead
fell down on the earth. From those drops manifested a very beautiful infant, who was of reddish
complexion and who had four arms.
Seeing the child lord Shiva became concerned about his upbringing. Right then, mother earth
manifested and lord Shiva entrusted the job of child's upbringing. The child was brought up by
mother earth with great love and care. The child was named 'Bhaum' as he was nurtured and
brought up by 'Bhumi' (earth).
When the child grew up, he went to Kashi and did a tremendous penance to please lord Shiva
Lord Shiva became pleased with him and blessed him by granting him 'Mangalloka', which was
superior even to the 'Shukraloka'. The same 'Bhauma' is established in the solar system by the
name of 'Mars.'
SHIVA ARRIVES AT HIMALAYA AND CONVERSATION
WITH PARVATI
One day lord Shiva accompanied by his ganas like Bhringi, Nandi, etc, arrived at Himalaya, with
the purpose of doing penance. When Parvati father Himalaya came to know about his arrival, he
went to receive him. After he had made his salutations to Shiva, he was instructed by Shiva to
see that he is not disturbed while doing his penance.
Himalaya made all the necessary arrangements so that Lord Shiva could perform his penance
without being disturbed. One day Himalaya arrived at the place where lord Shiva was doing his
penance. Parvati too came along with him. Himalaya requested him to keep Parvati, so that she
could be at his service. Lord Shiva declined to keep her with him, fearing her presence might
cause hindrance in the path of his penance. Now, Himalaya became very concerned about his
daughter's future and wandered whether Parvati would remain unmarried.
When Parvati saw her father becoming worried by Shiva's response she decided to intervene. Shesaid to lord Shiva"I am 'Prakriti' (Nature) and you are the 'Purusha' (almighty). You exist in the 'Sagun'form (with
form) because of me. In my absence, you will find it impossible even to exist."
Lord Shiva was impressed by her knowledge. He allowed her to be present near her. Himalaya
and Parvati became very pleased.
Parvati used to come daily at the place where lord Shiva was doing his penance. Her companions
too used to come along. She used to engaged herself in the worship of lord Shiva with great
devotion.
Though lord Shiva was very much impressed by her devotion, but he decided that he won't marry
her until she has proved her mettle by her tremendous penance.
The deities were tormented by a demon named. Tarakasur. They went to lord Brahma to seek his
help. Lord Brahma sends 'Kamadeva' to disturb the Samadhi of Shiva, so that being influenced
by him Shiva married Parvati and ultimately kills Tarakasur.
This attempt of Brahma was unsuccessful. Shiva 'burnt' Kamadeva with the help of his third eye.
Parvati, then redoubled her effort to attract the attention of Shiva by engaging herself in a
tremendous penance..


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