Reassured them, saying: “The demon shall die when a son is born of the seed of Sambhu, who shall conquer him in fight.
Having heard what I say, devise a plan by which such a lord may arise and assist you. After Sati quitted the body at Daksha’s sacrifice, she was born again as the daughter of the Himalaya, and has been practising penance in the hope of obtaining Sambhu to husband. He, on the other hand, has left all and sits absorbed in contemplation. Though it will be a difficult business, yet listen to what I propose. Send Kama, the god of love, to Siva to agitate his soul, and then I will approach with bowed head and arrange the marriage, and in this way your object will be attained.” All exclaimed that the plan was good, and heartily applauded it. Then came the god with the five arrows and the fish-standard;
Having heard what I say, devise a plan by which such a lord may arise and assist you. After Sati quitted the body at Daksha’s sacrifice, she was born again as the daughter of the Himalaya, and has been practising penance in the hope of obtaining Sambhu to husband. He, on the other hand, has left all and sits absorbed in contemplation. Though it will be a difficult business, yet listen to what I propose. Send Kama, the god of love, to Siva to agitate his soul, and then I will approach with bowed head and arrange the marriage, and in this way your object will be attained.” All exclaimed that the plan was good, and heartily applauded it. Then came the god with the five arrows and the fish-standard;