Rudra saṁhitā, Satīkhaṇḍa 10—Viṣṇu Solves Brahmā's Problem
Channel: Consciousness Research Centre
Date: 24/11/2022

Nārada said, “O Brahmā, the fortunate, the dispenser of the fruits of our actions, you are a blessed devotee of Śiva, as your mind is fixed in Him. You have narrated to me the good story of Śiva, the great soul. When Kāma returned to his hermitage with Rati and his followers, what happened and what steps did you take? Please narrate that now.”
Brahmā said, “O Nārada, listen lovingly to the story of the moon-crested Lord, the mere listening to which makes a man free from depravity and decay. When Kāma returned to his abode with Rati and his followers, what happened next you can hear from me in full detail. O sage Nārada, my arrogance was quashed when my desire remained unrealised. And surprise filled my dissatisfied and distressed heart. How will Śiva, who is free from depravity, who has conquered Himself and who is devoted to yogik practices, take a wife unto Himself? Thinking thus I bewailed a lot.

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