[drums playing]
I understand you well.
But, Sati was so adamant.
I can never forget that.
Despite my repeated warnings
not only did she reject my suggestion
but also ignored it.
She didn't try to understand
that it's wrong to go anywhere without being invited.
'That's why I won't insist on going with you.'
'But you don't stop me too.'
If I was stopping her
there was a reason behind it.
So, the truth is that
there's a part of that adamance in her even today.
It's not possible to unite with her.
[music playing]
I will test Parvati.
If she succeeds
then I will marry her.
Lord Shiva tested the Goddess.
But, how
and did she succeed?
- Yes. - Lord Shiva's test was unique.
To scrutinise Goddess Parvati
Lord Shiva took the form of the Goddess.
[conch blows]
'This form of my Lord is so enchanting.'
'When the Goddess sees him, she will fall in love with it.'
[song playing]
The omnipresent one.
Within us is Lord Vishnu.
Omnipresent yet invisible.
Within us is Lord Vishnu.
Lord Shiva.
The one who attracts you is Lord Vishnu.
The one whose feet I fall at, it's Lord Vishnu.
[music playing]
There is no difference between calm and restless.
The great stone is the one.
He is one essence, omniscient
a characteristic and a form, Lord Vishnu, it is!
'But I felt Lord Shiva's presence.'
'This is an ordinary devotee.'
'If Lord Shiva is not here'
'then why do I feel his presence?'
'Your feelings are right, Goddess.'
'I'm near you.'
'But to test you'
'I have to hide my identity from you.'
'I realise the state of your mind, Parvati.'
'The joy of finding me'
'and the despair of not finding me'
'I can see it in your eyes.'
'Your suffering hurts me too, Goddess.'
'But I have to test you.'
'Your face is so loving.'
'It seems like someone close wants to express something.'
'Why are your eyes moist?'
[music playing]
Accept my salutations, Saintly woman.
Wait.
I will accept anything from her.
Who are you?
Every moment
makes me so peaceful
and restless. Why?
[song playing]
O, Saintly woman!
Since my daughter has returned from the cave
she seems changed.
She remains lost.
In her mind
she is plagued with thoughts. I don't understand.
I'm worried about her.
The one who relieves others of their worries
why are you worrying about her?
It seems like you've forgotten
who your daughter is.
What was the purpose of her birth on Earth?
[music playing]
'Goddess, I want a daughter'
'who can manoeuvre between all the three Lokas.'
'So, both of you'
'want me as your daughter.'
[conch blows]
Who are you, Saintly woman?
How do you know all this?
By the grace and wisdom of Lord Vishnu.
It's Lord Vishnu's will and plan.
[music playing]
Not only me, even she knows
who resides in her heart.
Who is the one made for her?
Tell me. Don't you hold an image of your husband within?
Did you see it? I told you!
She knows everything.
But, she doesn't say it.
[song playing]
Anyway, what's the point of sharing it?
What do you mean, Saintly woman?
She will not find her husband easily.
The girl's fate is tricky.
It is full of challenges.
People meditate to get a boon.
If she meditates, she will get a husband.
[conch blows]
If her meditation impresses him
then he will rule her heart.
Only then can she get married.
[music playing]
It was my job to advice.
I did that.
Lord Vishnu resides in your heart.
The one whose feet I fall at is Lord Vishnu.
The one who is present yet invisible.
Lord Vishnu resides in your heart.
[music playing]
[song playing]
'Lord Shiva.'
That's how Lord Shiva guided Goddess Parvati.
Sister, I'm confused.
If Lord Shiva had to guide
then when Lord Kama was burnt
why didn't he accept Parvati?
That is God's plan.
We have to understand it.
All souls are a part of God.
But in this illusionary world, once a soul is born
there is an illusion between the soul and God.
Without conquering this delusion
you can't get closer to God.
Conquering illusion
is possible with meditation, devotion
and wisdom.
That's why God
guides his devotees to meditate, worship and attain wisdom.
So that the devotee
can conquer illusion
and make themselves capable of meeting God.
Jaya-Vijaya. Where is your friend Parvati?
Since the saintly woman left, Parvati hasn't left her room.
She didn't say anything to us.
Since then, she hasn't left her room.
[music playing]
[song playing]
Parvati, what is this?
- Parvati, what is this? - An attempt, Mother.
An attempt to follow the saintly woman's advice.
His picture is in my heart
and to attain him, I will meditate.
May you prosper, dear!
May God fulfil your goals.
But you're a princess, Parvati.
How will you manage such a strict penance?
The environment outside, seasonal changes
when they bother your delicate body
how will you tolerate it?
The biggest obstacles succumb to determination, Mother.
Don't worry.
How can I not worry?
You make her understand.
Tarakasur's atrocity has grown so much
and
my princess daughter
how will she manage such a strict penance?
I'm determined, Mother.
Bless me.
Wait, Parvati.
I know how you are.
I know that once you decide
you don't change your decision.
Jaya-Vijaya.
Accompany her.
Take care.
You're responsible for her safety.
- Yes. - Yes.
'A mother's love is strange.'
'You're worried about my safety.'
'Despite knowing that'
'my penance for Lord Shiva can't cause me harm.'
[song playing]
O, Goddess!
'Queen Maina's sympathetic calls gave Parvati a new name.'
Uma.
Wait, Jaya-Vijaya.
This place is nice.
I will do my penance here.
[chanting]
Soon, Goddess Parvati went deep into her meditation.
On the other hand, Lord Shiva returned to his meditation as well.
Goddess Parvati was meditating near Gangotri.
Praise be to Lord Shiva.
Her friends, Jaya-Vijaya were shadowing her.
In the first year, Parvati survived on fruits and meditated.
Goddess.
Have some food.
In the second year, she gave up fruits.
She survived on leaves and meditated.
How can her body survive on leaves alone, Vijaya?
Parvati's determination is wonderful, Jaya.
[song playing]
After some time
she gave up leaves too.
That's how she earned a new name.
Aparna.
Praise be to Lord Shiva.
Years passed but Goddess Parvati's determination didn't change.
Her love for Shiva grew with time.
But the gods feared
Lord Shiva's test.
It might take ages.
Was Goddess Parvati's love so determined?
Would she be able to endure for so long?
'Goddess Parvati.'
'Your real test will start now.'
'I will come to test you.'