Shiv - Shakti, The First Love Story - Dakshayani

Blissful Heaven

After a long journey, Sati and Shiva finally reached Kailash. The entire mountain was covered in white snow. It was very quiet and peaceful. But the quietness was quickly broken as all the Shiv ganas came rushing to greet their father and mother. Nandi turned into his original form and welcomed the newly wed couple. Shiva blessed everyone. Then Shiva and Sati entered.

That night was the most beautiful night Kailash had seen in a long time. The dry trees of Kailash had become lush again. The snow was glistening from the moonlight. Sati was sitting near Manas sarovar and admiring the nature. She was in awe in seeing the beauty. She was enjoying the sweet breeze when she felt a hand on her shoulder and she knew that touch very well.

"I was thinking when you would come" Sati said cheekily. Shiva smiled and sat beside her. He ran his fingers through her hair. Sati had changed her wedding attire for an outfit that Goddess Lakshmi had gifted her. Her beauty had enhanced. Suddenly she felt Shiva placing something in her hair. She touched it and realised that it was a flower.

"I know I can't give you much but this is a gift from me on our wedding night. Take it as a token of my love" Shiva said.

"No, don't ever say that. Having you has fulfilled all my wishes and I don't have any left. Whatever you give me is the most precious thing in this world because it comes from you" Sati replied. Shiva smiled but then became serious. He moved to sit in front of Sati.

"Sati, seriously will you be able to adjust here? Kailash is a rough place and my lifestyle isn't the easiest and you were raised as a princess. You were raised in comfort and lavishness but I am an ascetic. Maybe your father was right Sati. I cannot give you a proper life. "

Sati stared at him grimly for a while and then spoke.

"Do you love me?"

"What question is this Sati? I love you more than anything and you know that."

"Then why?" Sati said holding his face, "why are you not understanding that your love is all I need. Yes there will be hardships but I am ready to face everything when I have you with me."

Shiva smiled and sat beside her. Sati put her head on his shoulder. They stayed like that together, the moonlight illuminating their presence. After a while, cold breeze started blowing and Sati shivered a bit.

"Sati, are you feeling cold?" Shiva asked.

"No I'm okay".

"Sati why are you hiding from me? I very well know that Manas Sarovar can get a bit chilly. Wait."

Shiva went up and gathered a few dry sticks and created a fire.

"This can keep you warm. Come here" Shiva called her towards him and wrapped his arms around her. A feeling of bliss ran through her entire body and she dissolved in his touch. They were finally together.

But destiny had other plans....