The Story Behind the Blockbuster: Raja Hindustani

 When Shah Rukh Khan learned that Aamir Khan was not interested in working in the film Raja Hindustani, he personally met the director, Dharmesh Darshan. Shah Rukh expressed his desire to act in the film. Dharmesh also began considering Shah Rukh's name. He was about to finalize Shah Rukh Khan, but he decided to ask Aamir Khan one last time whether he would do the film or not, stating that Shah Rukh Khan was ready to take the role.

The truth was, Aamir Khan actually liked the film, but his negotiations over money with the producers were not working out. However, when Aamir Khan found out that Shah Rukh Khan was ready to work in the film, he told Dharmesh Darshan that he would definitely do it.

📅 Box Office Success

Friends, the film Raja Hindustani completes 29 years since its release today. The movie was released on November 15, 1996, and was a massive success. Made on a budget of ₹5.75 crores, Raja Hindustani earned a phenomenal ₹43.14 crores, proving to be an All-Time Blockbuster.

Raja Hindustani was the number one film of 1996.

* Raja Hindustani: (₹43.14 Cr) - All Time Blockbuster

* Jeet (Sunny Deol): (₹16.13 Cr) - Super Hit

* Ghatak: (₹15.23 Cr) - Super Hit (Ranked third)

The story of Raja Hindustani was inspired by the highly successful 1965 film Jab Jab Phool Khile. Jab Jab Phool Khile earned ₹2.75 crores and was the second-highest-grossing film of that year.

⭐ Casting Secrets

Karisma Kapoor's looks and acting in Raja Hindustani received widespread praise. However, very few people know that Karisma Kapoor was not director Dharmesh Darshan's first choice for the film.

Before Karisma, the role was offered to Juhi Chawla, but she refused. After Juhi, the makers also approached Pooja Bhatt and Aishwarya Rai, but neither of them showed any interest in working in the film.

🏔️ The Fictional Palmkhet

The story of Raja Hindustani is about a taxi driver living in a place called Palmkhet. Palmkhet is shown as a beautiful place, with greenery and mountains visible everywhere, featuring lovely and vast meadows of grass.

But the truth, friends, is that no place named Palmkhet exists in our country. The town of Palmkhet shown in the film is a fictional (imaginary) place. The filmmakers created the name by combining the names of Palampur and Ranikhet.

What is the story of Kalanemi who was reborn as Kamsa?

 Kalanemi was an incredibly mighty asura who defeated the devas and who was eventually slain by Lord Vishnu himself.

Skanda Purana says that Kalanemi was even more powerful than Mahishasura and all the Asuras killed by Adi shakti

O Janardana, well done! well done! There is no one else to do what has been done by you. This Daitya is stronger and far more powerful than the demons, very difficult to be conquered, beginning with Mahisa and others—those demons who were struck down by the Goddess. He has been defeated by you.

• Chapter 32, Kaumarika Khanda, Skanda Purana.

Kalanemi crushed all the devas led by Indra in battle

In the battle, the gods were terrorized by Kalanemi. Though they tried, they were bereft of their senses and were incapable of making efforts. In the battle, he used arrows to bind down Shakra, the thousand eyed one, while he was astride Airavata and he was incapable of moving. In the encounter, he deprived Varuna of his noose and repulsed him in every way, so that he looked like a cloud without any water or an ocean without any water. Vaishravana could assume any form at will and fought with clubs. However, the lord of riches was defeated, prevented from acting and lost his guardianship of the worlds. Yama is the one who takes everything away and uses death as a weapon. However, that immortal was deprived of all of Yama’s powers and fled to his own direction. He appropriated the tasks of the guardians of the worlds and dividing his body into four parts, took over the four directions. With Svarbhanu indicating the way, he went to the the divine path followed by the nakshatras. He seized Lakshmi (prosperity) from Soma and deprived him of his great kingdom. The sun, the one with the blazing rays, moves along the gate of heaven. However, he seized his kingdom, the solar paths and the task of determining times of the day. Agni is the mouth of the gods. On seeing him, he replaced Agni’s mouth with his own. He swiftly defeated Vayu and brought him under his own subjugation. He forcibly brought the ocean and all the rivers under his control. Through his energy, he controlled all the bodies of water and made them part of his own body. He conquered all the waters, whether they were on heaven or on earth, including those that were protected well by the mountains. It was as if he established his own universe.

• 37, Harivamsa, Mahabharata, CE.

Kalanemi then rushed to attack Lord Vishnu. But Lord Vishnu with the great chakra destroyed the demon. Garuda threw down the demons body on the ground

Blazing with rage, Gadadhara raised this chakra in the battle. With his own energy, Shridhara dried up the danava’s energy in the battle. With the chakra, he severed Kalanemi’s arms. The daitya possessed one hundred curved and terrible heads that seemed to spit fire and laugh out aloud. Using his force and strength, Hari severed these with his chakra. Though his arms and heads were severed, the danava did not waver. The headless torso remained in the battle, like a tree bereft of its branches. Garuda stretched out his giant wings and his speed was like that of a storm. He struck Kalanemi with his chest and brought him down. Deprived of a head, the body whirled around in the sky and fell down. Dislodged from the firmament, it fell down and agitated the surface of the ground. When the daitya fell down, the gods and large numbers of rishis pronounced words of praise and collectively worshipped Vaikuntha.

• 38, Harivamsa, Mahabharata, CE.

Are there any lesser-known Bollywood tragic love stories that are just as heart-wrenching as the popular ones?

 

Are there any lesser-known Bollywood tragic love stories that are just as heart-wrenching as the popular ones?

Sanjeev Kumar : This movie legend was known for his charm and superb acting.

He distinguished himself in art movies and commercial movies alike.

He had two serious affairs with two known actresses.

First refused to marry him because he asked her to quit acting.

She later became a second wife of a married actor with 4 children.

Second actress refused to married him because they belonged to different religions.

She later married a known film writer , father of two children.

Naturally, It turned Sanjeev Kumar skeptical of love and marriage.

His family had a history of congenital heart disease that made him self conscious.

Sulakshna Pandit : This beautiful singer -actress met Sanjeev Kumar during shooting of Uljhan (1975)

They worked in seven hindi movies and became close friends.

Sanjeev Kumar was well known for his simplicity; humility and wit.

She got impacted by his charm and fell in love with him.

On the other hand , Sanjeev Kumar treated her as a good actress; blessed with musical and acting talent.

Being madly in love ; she proposed to Sanjeev Kumar; who flatly refused her.

Heart break : Naturally , it broke her heart.

By divine will; Sanjeev Kumar became sick. He went through a major heart surgery in USA.

Alas, in 1985, he succumbed to a major heart attack at the age of 47.

Recluse : It turned Sulakshna Pandit into a recluse and for years ; she did not appear in public.

Like a proverbial saga; she never got married again.

Well : “Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.”:

Washington Irving

Pic Credits : Google Images / Web

Why was Lord Ganesha head attached to elephants head and Why not any human head?

 SriMadhwacharya in his commentaries states that as per Maandukopanishad, SriGanesha is the worshipper or upasaka of Vishwambhara roopi Narayana. Lord Narayana has infinite forms. Out of those forms Vishwambhara is one of them. The Vishwambhara is also known as Vishwa. This form of Lord Narayana resides in our eyes and through that gives us the knowledge of the outside world. Lord Vishwambhara has the central face as gajamukha. He has rest 19 heads which are of human heads. (See the below figure)

So, Lord Ganesha constantly meditates on the central Gajamukha of the Vishwambhara form of Lord Vishnu. So this is the base of the background. The story of Ganesha starts from when Devi Parvati makes a mud idol of Ganapati. She took out some pruthvi tattva from her body and made the pratima or idol and did praana pratishtha (giving life to the idol) in it. Now, after creating Ganapati, Parvati devi asked him to guard outside and not to let anyone in. Saying so Goddess Parvati went for snaana. Now, Lord Shiva came there and Ganapati didn’t allow him to go in due to which Lord Shiva cuts off Ganapati’s head.

Now, when Parvati learns that Lord Shiva cut Ganapati’s head, she prayed to Lord Shiva to make Ganapati alive again. Lord Shiva sent his ganas to bring a head of the animal facing north. All the ganas followed by Nandeeshwara brought an elephant’s face. All this was as per Hari sankalpa. Lord Hari in his Vishwambhara form has a central gajamukha face and Ganapati does the dhyaana of this face. So, Lord Shiva and Umadevi also knew it. This was just a Parvati-Parameshwara leela and Bhagavat sankalpa to happen. So, Lord Shiva place the gajamukha or an elephant’s head to Ganapati and made him alive again.

The Gajamukha even represents wisdom,because elephants have excellent memory and intelligence. His small eyes tells us that we must observe even minutest things. The large ears of elephant tells us that we must be a good listener. His long trunk teaches us to be flexible, handling both small and big challenges in life. Since Ganapati is Vidya and Buddhi devata, this elephants face was the perfect face for him.

Thats why Lord Ganesha’s head was attached to elephant’s head and not any human head.

Shubh Ganesh Chaturthi to all of you!
May Lord Vighnaharta Ganapati remove all our obstacles and bless us with buddhi, knowledge, health, wealth, prosperity, abundance and happiness.

Hope this helps you!
Jay SriRam
Ganapati Bappa Morya!
Mangal moorti morya!
ShriKrishnarpanamastu!

Which story gives you the moral of life?

 A man married a very beautiful girl. After marriage, both of them lived a very loving life. He loved her very much and always praised her beauty. But after a few months, the girl got afflicted with a skin disease and slowly her beauty started fading away. Seeing herself like this, she started fearing that if she became ugly, her husband would start hating her and she would not be able to tolerate his hatred.

Meanwhile, one day the husband had to go out of town for some work. While returning home after finishing his work, he met with an accident. He lost both his eyes in the accident. But despite this, the life of both of them continued as usual. Time passed and due to her skin disease, the girl lost her beauty completely. She became ugly, but the blind husband did not know anything about this. Therefore, it did not affect their happy married life.

He continued to love her in the same way. One day the girl died. The husband was now alone. He was very sad. He wanted to leave that city.

He completed all the funeral rituals and started leaving the city. Just then a man called him from behind and came near and said, “How will you be able to walk alone without support now? Your wife used to help you all these years.” The husband replied, “Friend! I am not blind. I was just pretending to be blind. Because if my wife came to know that I can see her ugliness, it would have hurt her more than her disease.

That's why I pretended to be blind for so many years. She was a very good wife. I just wanted to keep her happy." ...

Lesson: To be happy, we should turn a blind eye to each other's shortcomings and ignore them.

What is the story behind the celebration of lord Ganesh Chaturthi?

 Ganesh Chaturthi is a vibrant and important festival celebrated with fervor across India, especially in Maharashtra. Homes and streets are enlivened by beautifully crafted idols of Ganesha, adorned with colorful ornaments. Devotees offer prayers, sing hymns and take part in processions throughout the festival.

The sound of beating drums and upbeat songs fill the air, creating a festive atmosphere. Families and communities come together to invoke Ganesha's blessings for wisdom, prosperity and success in endeavours. When people invoke the presence of Lord Ganesha in their lives, it is a time of joy, unity and devotion.

What Indian actor/actress has a heartbreaking story?

 

• Madhubala : This beautiful actress was among few Indian public figures ;who appeared on Life.= once the most popular magazine.

• She was reigning Indian super star of Indian movies. .

• Lover : She was once touted among the most beautiful women across the world.
• She wanted to marry Dilip Kumar-then super star of Indian movies.
• But, her father disliked Dilip Kumar (Yusuf Khan) and his family.

• Husband : She met Kishore Kumar-singer-actor- on the sets of Chalti Ka Naam Ghadi -an Indian classic- and fell in love .

• They had a civil marriage on 16 October 1960
• Kishore Kumar allegedly changed his religion and married her as Karim Abdul,

• Sick : Well, in 1950’s ; Madhubala was diagnosed with an incurable ventricular septal defect in her heart
• But, she kept on working for the sake of her family and philanthropy.
• Since 1960 to 1969; she was often hospitalized.
• Finally, on 23 February 1969 ; she died at the age of 38.
• Alas : Some beautiful stories end soon !
• Pic Credits : Google Images / Web

🔱 The Story of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu & Lord Shiva – A Lesson for All Ages 🙏

In Hindu mythology, when the universe was created, the supreme energy (Brahman) manifested as Lord Brahma (The Creator), Lord Vishnu (The Preserver), and Lord Shiva (The Destroyer).

For a long time, Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu worked in harmony, ensuring that the universe functioned well. But one day, an argument broke out between them.

🔥 The Great Argument Between Brahma & Vishnu

Lord Vishnu said, "I am the Preserver. I protect and maintain the universe, so I am more powerful than you!"

Lord Brahma scoffed, "If I hadn’t created the universe, what would you even have to protect?"

Their argument became intense, and the other gods grew worried. They rushed to Lord Shiva for help.

🌟 The Mysterious Pillar Appears

As Brahma and Vishnu glared at each other, suddenly, a gigantic pillar of light (Jyotirlinga) appeared in front of them. This pillar was so enormous that neither of them could see its beginning or end.

Surprised, Brahma and Vishnu decided to find its limits.

🦢 Brahma transformed into a swan and flew upwards to find the top.
🐗 Vishnu took the form of a boar and dug deep into the earth to find the bottom.

🏔️ Brahma's Lie & the Ketaki Flower’s Trick

Brahma flew higher and higher but never found the top. Suddenly, he saw a beautiful Ketaki flower drifting in the air.

"Where are you from?" Brahma asked.
The flower replied, "I was offered to this pillar in prayer long ago. The wind blew me down, but the pillar is so tall that I’m still falling after many years!"

Brahma had an idea. "If you lie and say I reached the top, I can prove I’m greater than Vishnu!"

The flower hesitated but agreed. Brahma took the Ketaki flower back to Lord Vishnu and claimed he had found the top.

Vishnu, who had tried but failed to reach the bottom, believed Brahma's words.

⚡ Lord Shiva’s Powerful Revelation

Suddenly, the pillar split open with a loud thunder! ⚡ Lord Shiva appeared from within. He looked at Brahma and said,

"You claim to have reached the top? That is a lie! This pillar is a form of me – the Shiva Linga. It has no beginning and no end!"

Shiva turned to both of them and said, "We are all part of the same divine energy – Brahma creates, Vishnu preserves, and I destroy when necessary. There is no competition. We must work together."

Both Brahma and Vishnu apologized. But Lord Shiva was not done.

🚫 Lord Shiva’s Curse

🔱 He turned to Brahma and said, "For your lie, I curse you – you will never be worshipped in temples like the other gods!"

🌸 He then addressed the Ketaki flower, "For supporting a lie, you will never be used in any religious rituals!"

Since then, Lord Brahma has very few temples in India, and Ketaki flowers are never offered in prayers.

📿 The Importance of the Shiva Linga

Lord Shiva remained in the form of the Shiva Linga, which became a symbol of divine energy and truth. Even today, devotees pray to Lord Shiva in this form, remembering his wisdom and justice.

🌿 Moral of the Story

✔️ Honesty always wins.
✔️ Everyone has an important role to play in life.
✔️ Lies and deception have consequences.
✔️ God is beyond competition and ego.

🙏 Har Har Mahadev! 🚩

Why is Radha Krishna's love the best love In the World?

 

Radha-Krishna's love is considered the best love in the world because this love is selfless, sacrificial, and spiritual. This love does not expect anything from anyone and does not hurt anyone.

Features of Radha-Krishna's love:

• There was no age restriction in Radha-Krishna's love. Radha Rani was older than Shri Krishna.
• Radha-Krishna's love was the love of the soul.
• The special thing about Radha-Krishna's love is that both were separated in body, but their souls remained together.
• Radha-Krishna's love will always live as a spiritual light for mankind.
• Radha-Krishna's love story teaches us that true love is without any bond, without any jealousy and without any expectation.
• Radha-Krishna's love leela has been inspiring us Indians for centuries.
• In the Bhagavad Gita, Shri Krishna has explained the importance of love and has said that it is important to have the spirit of sacrifice and selflessness in love.

The Story Behind the Sudarshana Chakra: A Detailed Analysis

Introduction

The Sudarshana Chakra is one of the most powerful and revered weapons in Hindu mythology, wielded by Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. It is described as a spinning, disc-like weapon with serrated edges, radiating divine energy. The Sudarshana Chakra symbolizes righteousness, cosmic order, and the destruction of evil forces. This essay explores the origins, significance, mythology, and interpretations of the Sudarshana Chakra in Hindu philosophy and scriptures.

Origin and Symbolism

The word "Sudarshana" is derived from two Sanskrit words: "Su" meaning good or auspicious, and "Darshana" meaning vision. Thus, Sudarshana signifies the auspicious vision of divine power that dispels ignorance and darkness. The Chakra, a circular weapon, represents the cyclic nature of the universe, time, and cosmic order.

The Sudarshana Chakra is often depicted with 108 serrated edges, symbolizing completeness and the sacred number in Hinduism. It is believed to have originated from the combined energies of the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) or as a divine gift from Lord Shiva to Vishnu.

Mythological Accounts

Several stories narrate the origin of the Sudarshana Chakra, with variations in different Puranic texts. The most popular accounts include:

1. The Gift from Lord Shiva

One of the most widely accepted myths states that Vishnu obtained the Sudarshana Chakra through intense penance and devotion to Lord Shiva. As the story goes, Vishnu once sought a powerful weapon to defeat demonic forces and protect dharma (righteousness). He performed rigorous austerities, standing on one foot and chanting Shiva’s name for thousands of years. Pleased with Vishnu’s devotion, Shiva granted him the Sudarshana Chakra, empowering him with divine might.

2. Creation by Vishwakarma

Another legend attributes the creation of the Sudarshana Chakra to Vishwakarma, the divine architect of the gods. According to this account, Vishwakarma’s daughter, Sanjana, was married to the Sun God, Surya. Unable to withstand his intense radiance, she sought refuge with her father. Vishwakarma, to help his daughter, reduced some of Surya’s brilliance and crafted divine weapons, including the Sudarshana Chakra, from the extracted energy. Vishnu later acquired this weapon to maintain cosmic balance.

3. The Krishna Connection: The Tale of Narakasura

The Sudarshana Chakra played a crucial role in Lord Krishna’s slaying of the demon Narakasura. According to the Bhagavata Purana, Narakasura had gained immense power and terrorized both celestial beings and mortals. Krishna, an incarnation of Vishnu, wielded the Sudarshana Chakra to behead the demon, liberating thousands of women held captive by Narakasura. This event is commemorated during the festival of Diwali, celebrating the victory of good over evil.

The Sudarshana Chakra in Hindu Philosophy

Beyond its role as a weapon, the Sudarshana Chakra holds profound spiritual significance. It is associated with time (Kala) and divine will. In various philosophical interpretations:

• As a Symbol of Dharma: The Chakra represents righteousness, cutting through ignorance and illusion to uphold truth.
• As a Representation of the Mind: Some scholars interpret the Sudarshana Chakra as a metaphor for the mind’s power, indicating the necessity of self-control and clarity.
• As an Instrument of Cosmic Balance: Just as Vishnu wields the Chakra to restore dharma, it signifies the cosmic forces that ensure harmony in the universe.

The Sudarshana Chakra in Devotional Practices

The Sudarshana Chakra is venerated in temples, particularly in Vaishnavism. Many devotees chant the Sudarshana Ashtakam, a hymn dedicated to this divine weapon, seeking protection and spiritual progress. In South India, the Sudarshana Homa is performed, invoking the Chakra’s energy to dispel negativity and grant divine blessings.

Conclusion

The Sudarshana Chakra is more than just a weapon; it is a divine symbol of cosmic order, righteousness, and protection. Its mythological origins and philosophical interpretations highlight its role in maintaining balance and eliminating evil. Whether viewed through the lens of mythology, spirituality, or devotion, the Sudarshana Chakra remains an enduring emblem of Vishnu’s power and the eternal struggle between dharma and adharma. Its legacy continues to inspire and guide seekers on the path of righteousness and enlightenment.

ಅನ್ನಪೂರ್ಣ ದೇವಿಯ ಕಥೆ

ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತದಲ್ಲಿ, 'ಅನ್ನ' ಎಂದರೆ 'ಆಹಾರ' ಮತ್ತು 'ಪೂರ್ಣ' ಎಂದರೆ 'ಸಮೃದ್ಧಿ ಅಥವಾ ತುಂಬುವಿಕೆ. ಅನ್ನಪೂರ್ಣ ದೇವಿಯು ತನ್ನ ಬಳಿಗೆ ಬರುವ ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ಅನ್ನವನ್ನು ಮಾತ್ರ ನೀಡಬಲ್ಲದನ್ನು ಭರವಸೆ ನೀಡುತ್ತಾಳೆ.
ಇಂತಹ ಅಪರೂಪದ ಎಳೆಯನ್ನು ಉಳಿಸಿ. ಅವುಗಳನ್ನು ಪೋಷಿಸಲು ಮತ್ತು ನಿಮ್ಮ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಯೋಚಿಸದೆ ನೀಡಲು, ಸ್ವಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಾಗಿರುವ ಪ್ರಸಂಗದ ವಿವರ ಇದಾಗಿದೆ.

"ಮಾತಾ ಅನ್ನಪೂರ್ಣೇಯು " ಅವಳು ಪಾರ್ವತಿ ದೇವಿಯ ಅವತಾರ ಮತ್ತು ತಾಯಿ ಶಕ್ತಿಯ ಅನೇಕ ರೂಪಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಇದೂ ಒಂದಾಗಿದೆ.
ಈ ಅವತಾರದಲ್ಲಿ, ಅವಳು ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಜೀವಿಗಳನ್ನು ಪೋಷಿಸುತ್ತಾಳೆ.. ಆದ್ದರಿಂದ, ಹಿಂದೂಗಳು "ಅನ್ನ" (ಆಹಾರ) ಅನ್ನು ಪವಿತ್ರವೆಂದು ಪರಿಗಣಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ, ಅದಕ್ಕಾಗಿಯೇ ಅವರು ಅದನ್ನು ತಿನ್ನುವ ಮೊದಲು ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥನೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ.
ಇದು ಮಾತೃ ದೇವತೆಯ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ರೀತಿಯ ಮತ್ತು ಉದಾರ ರೂಪವಾಗಿದೆ; ಭಕ್ತರಿಗೆ ಆಹಾರ ನೀಡಲು, ಅವರಿಗೆ ಬೇಕಾದುದನ್ನು ನೀಡಲು ಅವಳು ಯಾವಾಗಲೂ ಸಿದ್ಧಳಾಗಿದ್ದಾಳೆ. ಅವಳನ್ನು ಪೂಜಿಸುವವರಿಗೆ ಎಂದಿಗೂ ಹಸಿವಾಗುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಅನ್ನಪೂರ್ಣ ಆಹಾರದ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ತೊಡಗಿರುವ ರೈತರು ಮತ್ತು ಜನರನ್ನು ಪೋಷಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.

ತಾಯಿ ಅನ್ನಪೂರ್ಣೆಯ ದ್ಯೋತಕ :

ಅನ್ನಪೂರ್ಣ ದೇವಿಯ ಅಭಿವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಎರಡು ದಂತಕಥೆಗಳಿವೆ. ಎರಡೂ ಅಭಿವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ, ಅನ್ನಪೂರ್ಣ ದೇವಿಯ ಜನ್ಮ ದಿನಾಂಕವು ಅಕ್ಷಯ ತೃತಿಯ ಮೊದಲ ಕಥೆ. ಪಾರ್ವತಿ ದೇವಿಯು ಕಣ್ಮರೆಯಾದಾಗ
ಒಂದು ದಿನ ಭಗವಾನ್ ಶಿವನು ತನ್ನ ಪತ್ನಿಯಾದ ಪಾರ್ವತಿ ದೇವಿಗೆ, ಜಗತ್ತು ಒಂದು ಭ್ರಮೆ ಮತ್ತು ಆಹಾರವು ಮಾಯೆ ಎಂದು ಕರೆಯಲ್ಪಡುವ ಈ ಭ್ರಮೆಯ ಭಾಗವಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದನು. ಸ್ವಭಾವತಃ (ಪ್ರಕೃತಿ) ಪಾರ್ವತಿಯು ಕೋಪಗೊಂಡಳು. ಅವಳು ಎಲ್ಲರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಪಂಚದಿಂದ ಕಣ್ಮರೆಯಾದಳು. ಆಹಾರ ಇಲ್ಲದೆ
ಜೀವಿಗಳು ಬದುಕಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ಸಾಬೀತುಪಡಿಸಲು.

ಪಾರ್ವತಿಯ ಕಣ್ಮರೆಯು ವಿನಾಶ ಮತ್ತು ಗೊಂದಲಕ್ಕೆ ಕಾರಣವಾಯಿತು. ಋತುಗಳು ಬದಲಾಗುವುದನ್ನು ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿದವು; ಭೂಮಿ ಬಂಜರು ಆಯಿತು, ಭೀಕರ ಬರ ಬಂತು. ಮೂರು ಲೋಕಗಳಲ್ಲಿ (ಸ್ವರ್ಗ/ಸ್ವರ್ಗ ಲೋಕ, ಭೂಮಿ/ಭೂಲೋಕ, ಮತ್ತು ಪಾತಾಳ/ಪಾತಾಳ ಲೋಕ) ಯಾವುದರಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ಆಹಾರವನ್ನು ಹುಡುಕುವುದು ಅಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗಿತ್ತು. ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ದೈವಿಕ ತಾಯಿಯನ್ನು ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥಿಸಿದರು, ಮತ್ತು ಅವರು ಮತ್ತೆ ವಾರಣಾಸಿ (ಕಾಶಿ) ನಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಣಿಸಿಕೊಂಡರು ಹಾಗೂ ಪ್ರಪಂಚದ ಪ್ರಯೋಜನಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಭೂಮಿಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಭಕ್ತರಿಗಾಗಿ ಅನ್ನವನ್ನು ಸ್ಥಾಪಿಸಿದರು, ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಅವರು ತಿರುಗಿ ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ಆಹಾರವನ್ನು ನೀಡಿದರು.

ಶಿವನು ತನ್ನ ದೈವಿಕ ಹೆಂಡತಿಯ ಬಳಿಗೆ ಬಂದು ತನ್ನ ಕಪಾಲವನ್ನು ಅವಳಿಗೆ ಹಸ್ತಾಂತರಿಸಿದನು ಮತ್ತು ಪತ್ನಿಯ ಶಕ್ತಿಯಿಲ್ಲದೆ ಅವನು ಅಪೂರ್ಣ ಎಂದು ಶಿವನು ಅರಿತುಕೊಂಡನು. ಆತ್ಮವು ವಾಸಿಸುವ ದೇಹಕ್ಕೆ ಆಹಾರವಿಲ್ಲದೆ ಮೋಕ್ಷವನ್ನು ಸಾಧಿಸುವುದು ಅಸಾಧ್ಯವೆಂದು ಗುರುತಿಸಿದನು. ಪಾರ್ವತಿ ದೇವಿಯು ನಸುನಗುತ್ತಾ ತನ್ನ ಅಂಗೈಗಳಿಂದ ಶಿವನಿಗೆ ಉಣಬಡಿಸಿದಳು.

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ತ್ರಿಮೂರ್ತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಮಹಾದೇವಿ ನಡುವಿನ ವಾದ: ಇದು ಎರಡನೆಯ ದಂತಕಥೆಯ ಪ್ರಕಾರ, ಒಂದು ದಿನ, ಮೂರು ದೇವತೆಗಳು (ತ್ರಿಮೂರ್ತಿಗಳಾದ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ, ವಿಷ್ಣು, ಮತ್ತು ಮಹಾದೇವ ಅಥವಾ ಶಿವ) ತಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾರು ಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠರು ಎಂಬ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ತೀವ್ರ ವಾದವನ್ನು ನಡೆಸಿದರು.
ಅವರ ವಾದಗಳನ್ನು ಕೇಳಿದ ನಂತರ, ಮಹಾದೇವಿಯು ಅವರಿಗೆ ಜಗತ್ತಿನಲ್ಲಿ ತನ್ನ ಪ್ರಾಮುಖ್ಯತೆಯನ್ನು ತೋರಿಸಲು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸಿದಳು ಮತ್ತು ಕಣ್ಮರೆಯಾದಳು, ಇದರಿಂದಾಗಿ ತೀವ್ರ ಕ್ಷಾಮ ಮತ್ತು ಆಹಾರದ ಕೊರತೆಯುಂಟಾಯಿತು. ಪರಿಣಾಮವಾಗಿ, ಯಾಗಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ದೇವತೆಗಳಿಗೆ ತ್ಯಾಗದ ವಿಧಿಗಳನ್ನು ಅರ್ಪಿಸಲಾಗಲಿಲ್ಲ, ದೇವ, ದೇವತೆಗಳು ದುರ್ಬಲಗೊಳ್ಳಲು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸಿದರು, ಸಹಾಯಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ತ್ರಿಮೂರ್ತಿಗಳ ಕಡೆಗೆ ತಿರುಗಿದರು. ನಂತರ ವಿಷ್ಣುವು ಶಕ್ತಿ ದೇವತೆಯನ್ನು ಹಿಂತಿರುಗುವಂತೆ ಕೇಳಲು ಶಿವನನ್ನು ವಿನಂತಿಸಿದನು. ಅವನು ಶಿವನಿಗೆ ಹೇಳಿದನು. ಕಾಶಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಒಬ್ಬ ಮಹಿಳೆ ಜನರಿಗೆ ಅನ್ನದಾನ ಮಾಡಲು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸಿದ್ದಾಳೆ.

ಶಿವನು ಈ ಮಹಿಳೆ ಬೇರೆ ಯಾರೂ ಅಲ್ಲ ಜಗದಂಬಾ (ವಿಶ್ವದ ತಾಯಿ) ಎಂದು ತಕ್ಷಣವೇ ಅರಿತುಕೊಂಡನು ಮತ್ತು ಅವಳ ಅವಶ್ಯಕತೆ ಮತ್ತು ಅವಳ ಸ್ವಭಾವವನ್ನು ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ಗುರುತಿಸಿದ್ದರಿಂದ ಸಂತೋಷಪಟ್ಟು ದೇವತೆಗಳಾದ ಪಾರ್ವತಿ ದೇವಿಗೆ ಆಹಾರವನ್ನು ಕೇಳಲು ಭಿಕ್ಷುಕನಾಗಿ ಕಾಶಿಗೆ ಹೋದನು. ; ಅವಳು ಶಿವನಿಗೆ ಆಹಾರವನ್ನು ಭಿಕ್ಷೆಯಾಗಿ ಅರ್ಪಿಸಿದಳು ಮತ್ತು ತಾನು ಅನ್ನಪೂರ್ಣೆಯ ರೂಪದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಶಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನೆಲೆಸುವುದಾಗಿ ಮಹಾದೇವನಿಗೆ ಹೇಳಿದಳು.

ಶಿವನು ಹೋದ ಸ್ಥಳವು ಭೂಮಿಯ ಮೇಲಿನ ಏಕೈಕ ಅಡುಗೆಮನೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದು ಅದು ಕಾಶಿಯಲ್ಲಿದೆ. ಕಾಶಿಯು ಕಾರಣಿಕ ದೇಹವು ಅತ್ಯುನ್ನತ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಶಾಂತಿಯನ್ನು ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸುವ ಪ್ರದೇಶವೆಂದು ಪರಿಗಣಿಸಲ್ಪಟ್ಟಿದೆ.
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