Vamana Puranam - Goddess Uma's Thirukalyanam !! Part II !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Lord Shiva returned from Prithudak Theertham to his Abode Mandara Parvatham. Lord invited Saptharishis to his Abode and paid salutations to them.  He informed the Saptharishis about Sati's re - incarnation as Uma.  Lord Shiva instructed Saptharishis  to visit Himavan and carry out the preaparations for the celestial  marriage.

The Saptharishis arrived at Himalaya to meet Himavan. Goddess Uma was overjoyed at the progress of her marriage with Lord Shiva.  Himavan was in a dilemma, whether to accept the marriage proposal of Lord Shiva for his daughter or not.  Mount Meru suggested performing the marriage of Goddess Uma with Lord Shiva at his wish. 

Uma's mother Menaka too was happy at the events took place.  She was pleased to know that her daughter was going to marry Lord Shiva.  All the Rishis and deities were contented  at the progress of Lord Shiva’s celestial marriage, all of them were eagerly waiting for a child who only could kill the demon Tharakasura.  The Saptharishis chose the Maithreya Muhurtham on Uttara Phalguni nakshtram as an auspicious day for marriage and informed Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva pleased with the arrangements of His Marriage with Sri Uma.  Subsequently Saptharishis resumed their journey to inform the news about the divine marriage to all deities. 

Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and all the deities were happy to hear about the marriage.  Lord Shiva was engaged in the preparations at Mount Kailash for the wedding ceremony. 

Lord Shiva’s wedding procession advanced to Mount Himalaya.  Lord Shiva's appearance was quite appalling.  He wore tiger skin around his waist, skull garlands around his neck and snakes twirled around all over his body.  The total appearance of the bridegroom was horrifying.  The marriage procession consisted of Ganas, Yakshas and other deities.  Lord Vishnu with His consort Lakshmi was preceded on Eagle and Lord Brahma and His consort on Swan.  Himavan received his guests with great honor and respect.  The women who gathered for the marriage envied at the couple.  Sri Uma was exquisitely beautiful at her wedding attire and she entered in the canopy.  Himavan performed the divine ceremony of 'Kanyakadanam' offering his daughter’ hand to Lord Shiva.  The happiest couple circumambulated the fire and performed offerings to sacrificial fire.  Meanwhile, Uma touched the feet of Lord Shiva as a part of the wedding ceremony.  Lord Brahma could get a glimpse of dazzling beauty of her face.  He was so infatuated at the divine beauty of Uma and only Lord Shiva could realize it.  As a result, Lord Brahma spilled out a sperm which He was trying to conceal under the soil.   Lord Shiva discouraged Him in doing so, the sperms turned into 80,000 Balkhilyas as predicted by Lord Shiva. 

Lord Shiva happily returned with His ConsortGoddess Uma to His Holy Abode - Mount Kailash.

Yadhakshara Padha Brushtam Mathraheenam Tu Yadh Baveth

Tat Sarvam kshamyadham Deva Narayani Namosthuthey

Visarga Bindu Mathrani Padha Padhaksharani Cha

Nyunani Chathirikthani Kshamaswa Jagadambikey

Anyatha Saranam Nasthi Thwameva Saranam Mama

Tasmath Karunya Bavena Raksha Raksha Jagadeeshwari.

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Vamana Puranam - Goddess Uma's Thirukalyanam !! Part I !!

Jai Sriman Narayana!!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Vamana Puranam describes the birth of Goddess Uma / Sri Parvathy and the celestial wedding of the divine couple.

Menaka gave birth to three beautiful girls named Ragini, Kutila and Kali and a boy Sunam.  The elder daughter Ragini was stunningly beautiful with red complexioned and red eyed.  The Second daughter Kutila was exceptionally beautifull with fair complexion and lotus eye.  The third daughter Kali was equally beautiful like her elder sisters, she was dark in complexion and her eyes were blue colored like lotus petals.

At the age of six the three girls were went for severe penance to attain Lord Shiva as their husband.  All the deities were captivated at the beauty of the three girls.   Kutila was grabbed the attention of   Lord Aditya and Ashta Vasukal, right away they took her to Sathya Loka.  They enquired Lord Brahma with utmost reverence whether Kutila was capable to give birth to a child who could kill the demon Mahishasura.  Lord Brahma’s answer was deeply disappointing that Kutila was not competent to receive the brilliant energies from Lord Shiva.   So Lord Aditya and Ashta Vasukkal decided to release her from Sathya Loka.  

The most disappointed Kutila challenged Lord Brahma that she would try all her means to get her wishes fulfilled and to have a child from Lord Shiva.   Lord Brahma cursed Kutila at her arrogance and she was malformed into a river.  She flooded the Brahma Loka with her strong current.   Shortly Lord Brahma brought her under control.    Unfortunately, Ragini the elder daughter of Menaka also had the same fate.  Lord Brahma cursed her to become Sandhya - Time at Sun set.

 

After seeing the ill fate of the two girls - Ragini and Kutila, their mother - Menaka discouraged Kali from her penance.  While Menaka tried to put her off   from the penance, Kali uttered ’U’ and ‘MA’.   Thus Kali has got her name 'Uma'.   She continued her severe penance.  The deities were informed Goddess Uma’s severe austerities to Lord Brahma.  Lord Brahma instructed the deities to bring her to Sathya Loka.  When the deities approached Goddess Uma, the brilliant rays emitted from her was unbearable to reach her.  The deities withdrew from their effort and they returned to Sathya Loka unsuccessful.  Lord Brahma was realized the fact that she was the only one capable to have Lord Shiva as her husband.

After completing several years of severe austerities Goddess Uma returned to her father - Himavan to Mount Himalayas.  In the mean time, Lord Shiva arrived at Mount Himalaya to perform severe penance.  Himavan was extremely happy at the arrival of Lord Shiva and made all the arrangements to receive the Lords of Lord.  While Lord Shiva was fully engrossed in Meditation, Goddess Uma arrived at the place.  Lord Shiva could realize the fact instantaneously that Sati was already re-incarnated as Goddess Uma and it brought inestimable joy in Him.  Soon Lord Shiva went into deep meditation.  Uma came forward gracefully and touched His feet as a part of paying obeisance.  Lord Shiva at once disappeared with an intention to test the devotion of Goddess Uma.

Uma sought permission from her parents to perform severe austerities in order to attain Lord Shiva as her husband.  She created an Earthen Idol of Lord Shiva and continued performing penance for several years.  She worshipped Lord with utmost devotion and dedication.  The most pleased Lord appeared disguised in the form of an ascetic and appeared before Goddess Uma.  The holy man cunningly shot a question that why she wanted to go through all these severe austerities in that way spoiling her enthralling beauty at this tender age.  Her companion revealed the truth that Goddess Uma was undergoing severe penance at the hills of Himalayas to attain Lord Shiva as her husband.   At this, the holy man started laughing scornfully.  He continued his abrasive laugh; he strongly criticized Lord Shiva and his way of living.   Goddess Uma was extremely unhappy at the remark of ascetic and started to leave the place immediately.   The most pleased Lord appeared in his charming form and asked Goddess Uma to leave the Hills instantly.  He promised her that he would marry her with all the respect and honor.    Lord Shiva pronounced that the Earthen Idol she was worshipped all through the years with utmost devotion will be known to the world as Bhadreshwar .

Goddess Uma returned home at the divine instruction of Lord Shiva and he resume his journey to Pitrudak Theertham.

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!