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Shiva and Sati Opening Narrative by Bhaktiamarga Swami

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on April 12, 2026 at 3:40pm

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Here is a revised version of a poetical narrative from the script, “Shiva and Sati:”

SHIVA AND SATI OPENING NARRATIVE

It was in the Puranic era
Some brahmins began to prepare
A sacrifice with ghee, grains, fire
Seeing to the flames getting higher

Attendees were sages, progenitors, gods from above
And a special bull, Nandi, who gave a lot of love
To Shiva, master of cosmic dissolution
One who dissolves worldly confusion
 
At the ceremony there was music and dance
Those priests uttered man
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Encounter with conflicting roles by Radheshyam Dasa

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on July 11, 2025 at 4:30pm

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In the section below, I have shown in italics, the relevant portions for our discussion on Conflicting roles of Sati:

It is said, “Satī was very much anxious to see her relatives at her father’s house, but at the same time she was afraid of Lord Śiva’s warning. Her mind unsettled, she moved in and out of the room as a swing moves this way and that.” [SB 4.4.1]

Satī felt very sorry at being forbidden to go see her relatives at her father’s house, and due to affection for them, tears fell from he

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Sati Shiva Saga by Bhaktimarga Swami

Posted by ISKCON Desire Tree on March 6, 2021 at 12:07pm

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It was in the Puranic era
When so much excitement was in the air
For a great event was underway
A sacrifice with so much on display
With ingredients–ghee, grain, and fire
Intent to please the Creator’s desire
Attendees were sages, brahmins, gods from above
And others who appreciate this kind of cosmic love
Also present was a very special bull
Who takes personal care of Shiva in full
Shiva is the master of the world’s dissolution
A great yogi aloof from politic pollution
At the ceremony

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