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This page describes Kedara-khanda which is section 1 of the English translation of the Skanda Purana, the largest of the eighteen Mahapuranas, preserving the ancient Indian society and Hindu tradition in an encyclopedic format, detailling on topics such as dharma (virtous lifestyle), cosmogony (creation of the universe), mythology (itihasa), genealogy (vamsha) etc.
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This page describes Dakshas Insolence which is chapter 1 of the English translation of the Skanda Purana, the largest of the eighteen Mahapuranas, preserving the ancient Indian society and Hindu tradition in an encyclopedic format, detailling on topics such as dharma (virtous lifestyle), cosmogony (creation of the universe), mythology (itihasa), genealogy (vamsha) etc. This is the first chapter of the Kedara-khanda of the Maheshvara-khanda of the Skanda Purana
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Obeisance to r
1. Obeisance to that Lord, the wielder of ) protects it and the god named Klarudra annihilates it.
2. There, in the as their leaderascetics who were (usual) performers of sacrifices and whose minds were (always) inclined towards holy rites, started a sacrifice of along duration.
3. The excessively (highly) intelligent disciple of , came there with an ardent desire to see them.
4. As soon as they saw him coming, all the sages engaged in that sacrifice of long duration, stood up simultaneously with great eagerness to receive him, with materials of worship in their hands.
5. After offering him water for washing his feet and presenting him respectfully materials of worship the sinless sages received him with due hospitality. The sages of exalted nobility then asked him to explain in detail ivadharma (pious activities pertaining to ).
6. Recount, O sage of extraordinary intellect, the greatness of the Trident-bearing Lord of . O exalted one, describe everything along with the modes of meditation and worship.
7-11. What is the benefit in sweeping (the temple premises)? What is the benefit in making (mystic diagrams) of various colours, in making gifts of mirror, chowries etc. (or in offering these to iva), in constructing canopies as well as fountains? What will be the benefit in offering lamps? What will be the fruit of the worship? What are the meritorious results in worshipping iva? Men read and recite the in front of him, and make others do the same. What benefit do those men derive? Let it be mentioned in detail. There is no one else in the world, O sage, more devoted to the narratives about iva.
12. On hearing these words of those sages of sanctified souls, the disciple of Vysa recounted (to them) the excellent greatness of iva.
13. In all the eighteen Puras, iva is sung about as the greatest (lord). Hence no one is competent to recount the greatness of iva (adequately).
14. Heaven and liberation (from Not otherwise.
15. Munificent indeed is .
16-18. Blessed are they, noble-souled are they, who always worship iva (or the ever-auspicious god). A person who wishes to cross (the ocean) of worldly existence without (god of Death) was burnt down and the king was released.
19. We are very eager. Recount unto us how the poison was swallowed and how Dakas (sacrifice) was destroyed.
20. Formerly at the instance of Brahm Paramehin, .
21-22. Once, by chance, Daka came to the Naimia forest. On arrival, he was duly honoured by the sages as well as by all by means of eulogies and obeisances. Mahdeva who was present there, did not stand up nor did he offer any reverential salutation to him. Therefore, Daka became furious and he spoke these words:
23. Everywhere all the Suras and Asuras as well as excellent brhmaas repeatedly bow down to me with great eagerness. How is it, then, that, like a vicious fellow, this noble-souled one does not pay obeisance to me now. Accompanied by vampires, goblins and others, he is a shameless permanent resident of the cremation ground.
24. Heretics, wicked people and habitual sinners become haughty and arrogant on seeing a . Indeed, people like these deserve killing of excommunication by good people. Hence I am intent on cursing him.
25-27. After saying thus that (Daka) of great austerities, became angry and spoke to these words:
May these excellent brhmaas listen to these words of mine. It behoves you all to carry out my words. This Rudra is considered by me as banned out of all (castes) and has transgressed the discipline of the Varas.
, became furious on hearing those words. He promptly said to Daka who had great refulgence but who uttered that curse:
28-30. Why is my lord that this universe is protected. How is it that Rudra has been cursed, O sinful base brhmaa?
31. On being rebuked thus by Nandin, Daka, the , became furious and he cursed Nandin:
32-33. All of you devoted to Rudra have been completely excluded from the Vedas. You are indeed cursed by the followers of the Vedic path and excommunicated by the great sages. You all ding to heretical doctrines. You are out of the pale of refined breeding and good conduct. All these Kaplins (followers of the skull-cult) are black-faced and addicted to drinking liquor.
34. Thus the servants of iva were then cursed by Daka. Then the infuriated Nandin began to imprecate Daka:
35. O brhmaa, although we, the servants of iva, are good and pious, we have been cursed by you improperly (and unnecessarily) out of your brhmaical rashness. Now I shall curse you.
36-39. Arguing that there is nothing else you all adhere to Vedic doctrines. (But) you are lustful, desirous of heaven, greedy and deluded. Keeping a follower of the Vedas in front, (brahminical demons).
Those brhmaas were (thus) cursed by Nandin who had become excessively angry.
On hearing the words of Nandin, Sadiva smilingly spoke these sweet enlightening words:
40. It does not behove you to be angry always towards brhmaas. These brhmaas, devoted to Vedic doctrines, are always our elders and preceptors.
41. The Vedas are full of of every embodied being is established in the hymn.
42-43. Hence those who have realized the tman should not be censured. I am the tman myself, no one else. Who is this? Who are you? Where am I? Why are the brhmaas cursed? Avoid the concept of diversity, O highly intelligent one, and become enlightened. Manage (everything) through the knowledge of reality. Be established in your own self and avoid anger etc.
44. On being advised and instructed thus by abu, the Supreme Being, Nandin (ildas son) of great austerities, became aware of true knowledge and discernment. Closely associating himself with iva, he became immersed in (the ocean of) great bliss.
45. Overwhelmed by anger, Daka went to his abode accompanied by the sages. He entered his abode still indignant.
46. Abandoning his great faith in those who worship iva and engaged in censuring them, he became the basest of men. Reaching that place along with all the great sages, he continued to censure lord iva. He never became calm.
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NryaaIt is significant that a Pura specifically compiled for the glorification of i va begins with an obeisance to Nryaa.
Etymologically Nryaa means one whose abode is waters (Manu I. 10, Mbh,
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