Parvati

Together with his sons—Gaṇeśa, Skanda, and others—and with Girijā (Pārvatī), he exercised his radiant sovereignty, moving about fearlessly.

Seeing Maheśa absorbed in that austerity, the wise Himavān approached—together with Pārvatī—wishing to behold the tender ‘lotus-shoot’ of his feet.

For this very reason the God burned that arrogant one; and when Smara was burned, Pārvatī too became overcome with shame.

Pārvatī said: “Who are you, and from where have you come, appearing in the form of a brahmacārin? You illumine this forest—speak, O best among the knowers of the Veda.”

Pārvatī said: “Listen, O best of twice-born sages, O matted-haired one—hear in full the entire account of my life. What I speak to you today, in the spirit of friendship, is true; it is exactly so and not otherwise.”

Pārvatī said: “So much alone was known by me—that some other (person) had come here. But now everything has become clear: you, in particular, are invincible and cannot be slain.”

O Goddess, when Umā has completed her prescribed observances, then of her own accord she will regain her form as Śailajā (the Mountain-born one).

Thus addressed by him, Girijā—her voice unrestrained—spoke to Pinākin (Śiva), her eyes reddened with anger, her brows knit, and her face contorted.

“Now I shall explain that which bestows the fruits of worldly enjoyment and liberation.” Gaurī said: “O Lord of the gods, Savitrī has indeed pronounced a curse—upon me and upon Lakṣmī.”

In ancient times, the Deva Śaṅkara—Nīlalohita—was duly wedded to the Goddess Haimavatī; and from the summit of Himavān, together with the Gaṇeśvaras (his divine hosts), he brought about that sacred union.

Thus, in the revered Liṅga Mahāpurāṇa, in the Pūrvabhāga, begins the one-hundred-and-second chapter called “The Burning of Madana (Kāma).” Sūta said: “O Vṛṣabhadhvaja (Bannered by the Bull), by the austerity of Mahādevī Pārvatī, and then…

Thus, in the Śrī Liṅga Mahāpurāṇa, in the Pūrva-bhāga, begins the eighty-fifth chapter called “The Vow of Umā and Maheśvara.” Sūta said: “In all sacred observances, having duly and completely worshipped the God of gods—Umā’s Lord—let the…