Parvati Kalyanam | Sonnet – 1 | Birth of Princess Parvati
Posted on 04 April 2024; 07:00 PM IST. Last Updated 18 April 2024; 05:50 PM IST.Summary: Parvati Kalyanam is a series of sonnets in English language, which describe Lord Shiva's wedding with Princess Parvati. This poem describes the Kingdom of Himavat and the birth of Princess Parvati.
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Parvati Kalyanam : Sonnet - 1
Soaring to fabulous heights, as a heavenly sight,
stretching from East to West, as a mighty crest;
Mount Himavat, brought forth delight,
as a motif and gateway, for the sacred quest.
Mount Himavat marvelled, with sublime bliss,
married Mainavati, for ordained dharmic duty;
Angels spoke of, Himavat’s kingdom, with reminisce,
sages flocked to Himavat, as ensigned literati.
Penance to Goddess brought, blessings and joy,
piety bestowed, beloved children, for Mainavati;
Youngest of all, was the revered Nature’s envoy,
dazzled in the kingdom of Himavat, as Princess Parvati.
Shiv Parvati forged, the entire existence,
encompassing time and space, as Nature’s confluence.
--- Pilla Gurumurty Patrudu
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Glossary:
| Himavat | Mount Himalaya; regarded as King of Mountains |
| Mainavati | Wife of Himavat; An angel. |
| Parvati | Daughter of Himavat & Mainavati; regarded as reincarnation of Mother Goddess or Devi Mata. |
| penance | In Hinduism it is "Sacred Worship"; referred to as tapas. |