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Michael D. Froelich (mykdf@ibm.net) wrote: : Neither Parvati nor Maha-Devi would be described in most of their stories : as maternal figures. In Parvati's role as the "modifier" of Siva's excess, : disscuss what teachings for women are implicit in these portrayals. I am not aware of Maha-Devi and the associated stories with Her. But I will try to say something about Parvati. 1. Paarvatee is the re-incarnation of Sati. The word Sati has its roots in Sat. So, Sati (and consequently Parvati) is supposed to represent Truth and purity, since sat is a Samskrit root, implying truth. 2. The word Paarvatee implies the one born of a mountain. Mountains, by their very nature are fixed and stron. So, one trait of Parvati is that She has very strong characteristics. Her devotion to her Siva, is absolute and very catholic. It is beyond question. In the folklore associated with Parvati (which is from Madhya Pradesh state of India) there is a song, in which two people ask each other question. One person asks the other (who plays the role of Parvati) as to why She wants to marry Siva, (who has no clothes, is poor and a mendicant, and has all the un-romantic characteristics). And the other person, (who poses as Parvati) says that no matter what happens, it is Her destiny to be united with Siva. The entire song is a very long one, where several lures are laid in front of Parvati, and the latter refuses them steadfastedly. This, IMO is the central character of Parvati. Absolute One-ness with Her Husband. On a parallel basis, Siva is also united with Parvati in an absolute sense. 3. The stories also say, that Parvati in her earlier life was also married to Siva. That tells us in one more way that the concept of Hindu marriage transcends the present life. : This is a question asked by one of my teachers. I've been having some : trouble answering it and if anyone has any knowledge about it please drop : me a line. thanks. : mykdf@ibm.net : -- -- Nachiketa Tiwari ===================================================== 750 Tall Oaks Drive 118 Patton Hall Apt. # 3600 I Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24060. Blacksburg, VA 24061. (540)-951-3979 (540)-231-4611 =====================================================
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