The Universal Parents Recognized
Bala Kanda, Doha 81
Doha 81 · Movement 2 of 2
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The seven sages name what stands before them. Parvati is Maya, the divine power through which worlds appear. Shiva is Bhagavan, the consciousness that no appearance can bind.
Together they are father and mother of the universe. The forest ascetic and the ash clad wanderer are not two private lives seeking an ordinary household. Their union belongs to the structure of creation.
The sages place their heads at Parvati's feet and depart with bodies thrilled by joy. The ones sent to test her leave as worshippers. Their laughter has become a hymn.
Seven ancient heads bow, and the silent forest becomes a shrine to the Mother.
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तुम्ह माया भगवान सिव सकल जगत पितु मातु। नाइ चरन सिर मुनि चले पुनि पुनि हरषत गातु।।81।।
"You are Maya, and Lord Shiva is the Supreme. Together you are the mother and father of all the world." Bowing their heads at her feet, the sages departed, their bodies thrilling with joy again and again.