1 # (4c). RATHI’S SORROW
Manmathan entered into Siva’s presence. He saw Siva in yoga and shuddered like a lion cub at the sight of the mythological bird sarabam.
He remembered his mission and his promise to Brahma. The Devas were watching the happenings with deep interest. Manmathan shot the flower arrows on Siva.
The moment the flowers touched His body, Siva opened His eyes slightly. Manmathan got burned to ashes by a spark from Siva’s eyes. Siva went back to his yoga.
Rathi’s sorrow knew no bounds! She cried in a heartrending manner,
“Dear husband! The pet son of Lakshmi Devi, The son of mahaa Vishnu! The wielder of sugarcane bow and the most beautiful and dutiful of all the Devas!
Brahma conspired your death. The Deva used you and sacrificed you. I will not live without you! Have the hearts of the Devas turned into stones? Is there no one to beg for your resurrection?"