United as Maya to the god Siva, the parents of the universe!” Then, bowing the head at her feet and thrilling with rapture, they left.
And sent King Himavant, and with many entreaties brought Girija back. When they returned to Siva and told Him Uma’s whole history, he was delighted to hear of her affection, and they went gladly home. Then the all-wise Sambhu, firmly directing his intention, began a meditation on Rama. Now at that time was a demon Taraka, of gigantic strength of arm and high renown, who had subdued the sovereigns of every region and robbed the gods of all their happiness. Knowing neither age nor death, he was invincible; and the powers of heaven were vanquished in innumerable battles. At last they all went and cried to the Creator, and He, seeing them so dismayed,
And sent King Himavant, and with many entreaties brought Girija back. When they returned to Siva and told Him Uma’s whole history, he was delighted to hear of her affection, and they went gladly home. Then the all-wise Sambhu, firmly directing his intention, began a meditation on Rama. Now at that time was a demon Taraka, of gigantic strength of arm and high renown, who had subdued the sovereigns of every region and robbed the gods of all their happiness. Knowing neither age nor death, he was invincible; and the powers of heaven were vanquished in innumerable battles. At last they all went and cried to the Creator, and He, seeing them so dismayed,