Madhava Madhura Charitam

Shivaganas are confused by Vishnu

Dark skin like that of rain clouds, mango yellow clothing, red alta, chandana tilaka, bejeweled crown, the divine aura, the seven-headed Naga with his hood acting as his royal umbrella, vanamala, tulsi mala, curly hair, broad shoulders, the girdle on his shapely waist, big wide lotus petal-like eyes, sharp short nose, pink lips, makara kundala, kaustubha, and divine attractiveness.

Parashakti's brother, Sri Maha Vishnu, was Shiva's beloved one. A single sight of Vishnu can make Shiva extremely happy. Vishnu was as close to him as his own heart. Shiva always talks about his divine nature and devotion to him.

Nandi watched him in amazement. Parashakti had called for him and he appeared before them all. He appeared right at the end of her anushtaan.

"You, Sri Hari, are my brother. The first person any woman approaches, in the absence of her husband, is her brother. He is her greatest support. He is her protector and her assurance. When she is in worry, the first person she approaches other than her husband is her brother. Hence, I have reached out to you." She showed Narayana her mangala sutra, "I have worn this mangalasutra in your presence. I wore it when you performed Kanyaadaan to him by placing my hand in Mahadeva's. Upon your assurance that I always have your support I have left my birth home and arrived at my husband's residence. Now, this very home is under a big problem. It is your duty to protect your sister's husband because you are the one who agreed to offer my hand to the groom during my wedding."

"So, long story short, your husband got into trouble with Gajasura and you want me to steal Shiva from him and return him to you?"

"Yes, accurately."

Narayana sighed, "Could have said that simple and straight, anujaa. Didn't need to go all the way around to get your point across."

"I didn't want to give you a spot to chicken out of this issue. You are just as much involved as me."

Nandi looked astounded. He always thought that only Narayana got people in a twist. A place from where they cannot escape. Nandi has been a witness to many such instances. Every time he thinks Narayana cannot surprise him anymore, something even more surprising happens.

Now, he found out that it isn't just Narayana but Narayani too is equally capable of putting people in a fix. They cannot escape her words. She was just like her brother in every aspect.

Now, all the Ganas sat around Narayana waiting for him to say something. "We're around 10,000 in number, Shivapriya." Nandi told him.

"Hmm..."

"We can break down walls and kill many rakshasas."

Narayana turned to look at all the Ganas. They stood up, looking extremely energized. Lest Narayana doubts their caliber. "It is a silly endeavor to break down walls, Nandi."

"Why? We are powerful. We are not at the mercy of Gajasura."

"Nandi, dear child, Gajasura's fortress had 18 walled protection."

"Of course, a demon should be scared of the power of Ganas. I am happy that he is so scared of us..." Some gana exclaimed.

Narayana sighed, "This cannot be won with brute strength."

"Then what are we going to do?"

"We are going to find a way to get through the walls without having to raise a single weapon. Gajasura is himself going to invite us."

"But why would he do that? I mean no asura is foolish enough to invite you into their home."

"Excuse me? I'm a respectable guest. Why can't they invite me? I'm not averse to asuras. If anything, even a newborn asura knows my name. They hear my name from their mother's womb. So, it would be a very successful endeavor if they actually invited me because it wouldn't be difficult for them at all."