PARABLES OF RAMA - Hindu Online

Parables of Rama205. The Story of Lord Shiva & BhasmasuraLord Shiva (the light of the Seed-body) once gave aboon to the demon Bhasmasura that anything onwhich he would place his hand will be burnt toashes. On getting this power, he wanted to try it onLord Shiva Himself. Realizing this, Shiva ran awayfrom the demon. But the demon would not let Shivago. He continued to chase Him (Shiva). It appearedthat the demon was sure to catch hold of Shiva anddestroy Him. But will he really destroy Him?While the Devil Bhasmasura was running afterShiva, there appeared on the scene an extremelybeautiful and charming young girl, smiling anddancing in various poses. It was Lord Vishnu, thelight of Satva guna, who adopted the form of thischarming young girl to save Shiva). The demon fellin love with and was attracted towards her.She was dancing rapturously. Her dance was sorhythmical and infectious that the demon also couldnot help dancing with her. He was, as if, one withher in the dancing poses. While dancing, the girlraised her hands and made semi circles. The demonalso did the same. Gradually, while dancing, she put534