(Post 15)
(http://literature.awgp.org/akhandjyoti/2004/Jul_Aug/v1.LordShivaPhilosophy)
Implications of Scriptural Depictions:
The scriptural descriptions narrate the simplicity of the wedding ceremony of Shiva and Parvati.
He did not go after big people or Gods of heaven to join the wedding procession.
Rather, he took the ghosts and the palitas along.
As praised in the following hymn of the Ramacharit Manas -
"Tanu Kshina Kou Ati Pita, Pavan Kou Apavan Tanu Dhare"
(Those with ugly, horrifying and diseased bodies were also among Shiva's Baraatis (participants of the wedding procession)).
Shiva had taken due care of even the deprived and downtrodden.
We should also broaden our hearts and pay attention to those scorned by the society.
If we cannot get rid of our hatred, fears and prejudices, we can never enjoy the sense of bliss and fulfillment, the devotees of Shiva deserve.
(http://literature.awgp.org/akhandjyoti/2004/Jul_Aug/v1.LordShivaPhilosophy)
Implications of Scriptural Depictions:
The scriptural descriptions narrate the simplicity of the wedding ceremony of Shiva and Parvati.
He did not go after big people or Gods of heaven to join the wedding procession.
Rather, he took the ghosts and the palitas along.
As praised in the following hymn of the Ramacharit Manas -
"Tanu Kshina Kou Ati Pita, Pavan Kou Apavan Tanu Dhare"
(Those with ugly, horrifying and diseased bodies were also among Shiva's Baraatis (participants of the wedding procession)).
Shiva had taken due care of even the deprived and downtrodden.
We should also broaden our hearts and pay attention to those scorned by the society.
If we cannot get rid of our hatred, fears and prejudices, we can never enjoy the sense of bliss and fulfillment, the devotees of Shiva deserve.
