The Shiva-Parvati relationship represents the union of the male and female energies in the form of ecstasy and love happiness. It is mentioned in some of the ancient texts that Parvati ji tames Lord Shiva’s sexual prowess and his immense sexual vitality. Shiva taught his wife transcendent knowledge while she gave him the knowledge of the cosmos.
Sometimes the Shiva-Parvati relationship is also given adjectives like ‘offbeat’. The prime reason for this can be the setting (snowy mountains and sometimes dense forests) in which they lived and the way their relationship evolved. Since Goddess Parvati is Lord Shiva’s second wife it took some time after their marriage for love to blossom between the two of them, but once it did there was no looking back.
It is said that there is a divine strength that connects them and thus in Indian culture they are referred to as the ideal couple. When an elder in the family calls a couple ‘Shiv – Parvati’ Jodi, it means that that couple is a balanced example of love and understanding like Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It was due to Parvati ji’s strong will power that Lord Shiva was transformed from an ascetic to a complete householder.
The couple together symbolise renunciation and marital bliss. They are at most times depicted as the happy couple, either meditating in the mountains or deep in discussion. In most of their pictures, one may note that Goddess Parvati is either seen standing next to Lord Shiva which depicts equality or she is seen sitting near him, which is considered to be an ideal family pose.
Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are a happily married couple with an ever enduring bond of love binding them through all of time. When one has such a loving companion the journey of life automatically becomes more enjoyable. So do enjoy your life with your partner along the lines of the Shiv-Parvati relationship and keep seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva.
Jai Shankar Parvati ~ Jai Uma Maheshwar!
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