The Son Destined for Battle
Bala Kanda, Doha 82
Doha 82 · Movement 2 of 2
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Brahma reveals the one opening in Taraka's protection. The asura cannot be destroyed by the forces already arrayed against him.
A son born from Shambhu and Shakti will meet him in battle and bring the oppression to an end. The future warrior, Kartikeya, exists first as a necessity spoken before the wounded gods.
Parvati's private vow and Shiva's reluctant return to marriage now reveal a cosmic dimension. Their union will not only fulfil devotion. It will restore freedom to the worlds. Heaven waits upon a wedding not yet arranged. The devas lift their eyes.
Before the son is conceived, his spear appears in Brahma's prophecy.
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सब सन कहा बुझाइ बिधि दनुज निधन तब होइ। संभु सुक्र संभूत सुत एहि जीतइ रन सोइ।।82।।
Brahma explained to all: "The destruction of the demons will come to pass only when a son born of Shambhu and Shakti defeats them in battle."