Joy Runs from House to House
Bala Kanda, Doha 98
Doha 98 · Movement 3 of 3
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Narada's revelation removes the sorrow of the gathered family. The terrible bridegroom is recognized as the eternal Lord, and the vulnerable daughter as the imperishable Mother.
The news crosses the palace threshold and moves through the city in a single moment. One house tells the next until every street carries the same joyful understanding.
Nothing in the outer procession has changed. The ganas remain wild and Shiva remains clothed in ash. Only knowledge has arrived, and it transforms fear into celebration everywhere it travels. Doors open to receive the news.
Truth passes from door to door, and a frightened city begins to sing again.
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सुनि नारद के बचन तब सब कर मिटा बिषाद। छन महुँ ब्यापेउ सकल पुर घर घर यह संबाद।।98।।
Hearing Narada's words, everyone's sorrow vanished at once. In a single moment, this joyful news spread through the entire city, from house to house.