Chapter 227

The name Daksha also means a person of great skill, and as the Rishi in charge of Fire Sacrifice, it proves that he would establish a culture through this.

By controlling and taming nature through Fire Sacrifice, humans could make it manageable and predictable, thereby alleviating their fear. In other words, it was a form of domestication: fire was domesticated and confined to the Sacrificial Altar, water was domesticated and confined to the water jug, and some plants and animals were domesticated so that some became auspicious offerings and others became inauspicious items.

In addition to taming nature, even humans themselves were 'tamed,' with the original human being being dismembered and divided into different human categories, thus giving rise to social classes.

This is a manifestation of the Fate trajectory of all laws in the India Universe.

"God Kavia, I beg you, if you speak to Lord Shiva, he will surely go. Perhaps the conflict between Father and Lord Shiva can be resolved. After all, didn't Lord Shiva stop that terrible venom when churning the Ocean of Milk?"

I believe that Father actually acknowledges Lord Shiva, but he's unwilling to say it directly due to past pride. This time, it's proof that Father wants to ease the tension. Please, Kavia."

Seeing that Kavia remained silent for a long time, Sati spoke somewhat anxiously.

In her view, the Aspected God with whom her beloved had the best relationship was Kavia. Shiva had been waiting for Kavia to attend his wedding with Sati, and Sati sometimes heard Shiva say this about Kavia: "Kavia may seem gentle, but understanding him is by no means easy! That is why he is the Aspected God outside of us."

This clearly demonstrates the importance Shiva placed on it.

"I will. Shiva will go, and Brahma and Vishnu will go too."

Kavia knew perfectly well that Shiva's reason for refusing Sati was to prevent the self-immolation, but Sati was a stubborn, headstrong, impulsive, and passionate young woman. She would never easily obey Shiva's demands and might secretly return home. In her mind, as long as her lover and father spent more time together, they could surely reconcile...

"That's wonderful! I'll go home right now and wait for you, God Kavia, to bring Lord Shiva to my house! My father and I will definitely give you the best hospitality!"

After receiving Kavia's promise, Sati jumped up excitedly and ran out.

After watching Sati's figure disappear from sight, Kavia softly called out into the Forest:

Nandi.

"What are your commands, God Kavia?"

Instantly, a white bull appeared before Kavia and spoke respectfully.

His Nandi, a symbol of the bountiful land, Protection of promised grace, and also the Mount of Shiva, the most faithful follower, and the Protection of Shiva's abode.

His status was probably comparable to that of Shesha of Vishnu, Vritra of Kavia today.

What is Shiva doing right now?

"God Kavia, my lord entered into Samadhi after you left."

Samadhi, also known as Meditation in Indian Mythology, refers to focusing attention on one point, concentrating the mind, entering a state of one-pointedness of mind, preventing the mind from wandering, and moving away from agitation and lethargy to a state of equanimity and Samadhi. It can also be described as keeping the mind in a correct state.

"Is that so? In that case, I'll have Shiva walk out again—"

"Ah, Kavia, my lord has come out; I will carry you to find my lord."

Kavia originally didn't want to disturb Shiva's Meditation, but since they had already left, they decided to meet immediately... even though they had only been apart for a short time.

"What does the Kavia myth say about your opinion of my lord?"

Nandi, who was walking slowly step by step, suddenly asked.

"Shiva possesses all virtues and art, is full of Wisdom, is incredibly powerful, is the teacher, is everything; for the world, Shiva is everything."

Kavia shrugged. "Of course, that's how I see Aspected God, including Brahma and Vishnu."

Soon, Kavia, carried by Nandi, arrived at the spot where he had just been and took another look at the scenery unfolding before him.

The cloudless, azure sky was dazzlingly bright, vast and clear, as if one could even see the distant starry Star Sea and the swaying darkness. The gentle river, reflected in the blue sky, was tinged with a glassy hue, sparkling like crystal under the transparent sunlight.

The entire field of vision was filled with an endless expanse of dazzling colors, a pure, Serenity, and beautiful scene.

It's a fantastical scene detached from reality, but that's normal, since this is the place where the Aspected God Shiva resides.

"Kavia, you understand. Daksha's invitation this time is full of malice. Sati and I cannot go."

As soon as Shiva finished speaking, Kavia glanced at him.

Shiva paused slightly, then continued, "Even if Sati went now, I wouldn't go. You can't persuade me."

"But this is the first invitation from your father-in-law, Daksha. It wouldn't be right to refuse."

Kavia continued to glance sideways at Shiva, with an expression that seemed to find it quite amusing.

"He only did it to humiliate me, which is why I told Sati not to go."

Even if you and Sati have felt the gentle breeze in the fields, savored the incense of the sea on the beach, and admired the beautiful starry sky at night, you still won't go?

Shiva remained silent, turning his head away without saying a word.

"You know what kind of person Sati is..."

Then Kavia shrugged and chuckled, "Even if I'm not there, even if I didn't promise her, she would still go, and you would still secretly go because you're worried about her, wouldn't you?"

"... Mind your own business, this is the only time."

After he bared his teeth and growled, Kavia chuckled softly.

"We are the Aspected God; if anyone disrespects one of us, all of us will be dishonored."

Then Kavia raised her gaze, her deep blue eyes, as calm as the sea.

You will never be humiliated because of this.

At the same time, in the Ocean of Milk, Brahma appeared before Vishnu, accompanied by a golden light.

The moment he appeared, Brahma, with a melancholy expression, said to Vishnu:

"How long does Daksha intend to embarrass me? Everyone is trying to persuade him, but he shows no sign of understanding and insists on insulting Shiva in front of everyone. Even if he does it, what's the point? Sati and Shiva's love is already a done deal..."

Brahma sighed.

"This problem needs to be solved."

The problem stems from arrogance.

Vishnu smiled. "Arrogance is enough to turn a thoughtful and learned person like Daksha into a fool. You yourself have witnessed his folly; he has placed the Mirror of Truth at his doorstep."

The Mirror of Truth is a magical artifact that reveals everything about everyone, even the Aspected God.

Daksha knew that Shiva was aware of his aversion to Shiva, so after Sati arrived, Daksha thought that Shiva would most likely come in disguise, thus being rejected by the Mirror of Truth and embarrassing himself in front of the invited gods and Rishi. This was Daksha's purpose.

"This..."

"However, you shall wait and see."

Vishnu smiled.

"With Jia's assistance, the Mirror of Truth will play an immense role."

At this moment, in a luxurious place where countless flowers and green leaves are distributed from the seats, the floor, the walls, and the ceiling of the deepest part of the Main Hall, and firelight fills everything, many people are preparing for the celebration that Daksha has invited the gods to attend.

"This was given to me by the god Kavia?"

"Yes, that's what my Lord said."

"Homage to the Lord of the Himalayas."

Ignoring the smug-looking Vritra in front of him—or rather, the Asura aura emanating from him— Daksha gazed at the Shiva statue Vritra had brought him and couldn't help but beam with delight.

In Daksha's view, his hatred of Shiva was naturally known to the great Lord of the Himalayas, Kavia.

But now, Vritra has sent him a statue of Shiva. Regardless of his true intentions, this is an unexpected delight for Daksha was preparing to insult Shiva. This way, he can use the Shiva statue sent by Kavia as the gatekeeper of the Hall, in other words, to greet every guest who enters and exits, and to be constantly insulted.

"Oh, by the way, my lord said that Kama, the Love God, will also be coming. Daksha, remember to send out invitations."

"... Kama?"

Daksha was slightly taken aback, and it took him several seconds to remember that he had this Love God 'son-in-law'. He would have almost forgotten about it if Vritra hadn't reminded him.

"I will certainly do so..."

However, Daksha, regaining his Daksha nodded, "But I wonder what connection Kama and Kavia have that makes Kavia so attentive..."

"I have no idea."

Vritra shook her head. She was just a messenger; how could she possibly know what Kavia was thinking?

"Is that so? Forgive my intrusion."

Although he didn't know the specific reason, Daksha felt that since Kama was able to have some connection with the god Kavia, he should pay more attention to him.

Daksha, as Fire Sacrifice Rishi, had many daughters, almost all of whom married gods. Daksha viewed this as an exchange; if his daughters displeased or angered a god, he would Thunderbolt.

He also categorized the gods his daughter married into different ranks in his mind.

He didn't inquire much about things like Rati, who married Kama; he simply acknowledged his knowledge after a casual meeting a long time ago.

Now, Kama's standing in Daksha's heart has risen rapidly because of what Vritra just said, and so has Rati's.

After Daksha personally wrote an invitation to Kama and his wife, he looked at the Shiva statue in the Hall and couldn't help but smile again.

"Just you wait, Shiva. What will you gain by opposing me, and what will I gain? Even if I deprive you of the right to enjoy Fire Sacrifice, you will still remain unenlightened. I will humiliate you, and continue to do so until you are no longer Aspected God!"

Come on over.

O Pride Shiva, unworthy to be Aspected God; Shiva, who should be like Asura.

Watch as this Rishi humiliates you right now in front of everyone.

Daksha hated Shiva not only because Shiva was Brahma's mind-born son, and Brahma had his head cut off by Shiva, but also because he felt that Shiva himself was not worthy of being one of the Aspected God.

In his view, his father Brahma created the entire world, the great Buddha Vishnu tirelessly protected it, and the noble Lord of the Himalayas, Kavia, was trusted by all the gods and men. Only Shiva remained detached from worldly affairs, devoting himself to ascetic practices every day...

As for the credit for Shiva swallowing the potentially world-destroying venom in the Ocean of Milk? Sorry, Daksha believes that was entirely Kavia's doing.

In short, in Daksha's mind, Shiva is not worthy of being worshipped as a noble Aspected God; he should be despised by all living beings, just like the Asura.

Fire Sacrifice means taming. By mastering this power for a long time, Daksha became a conservative rule-maker who did not even allow Shiva to trample on his rules. In Daksha's view, all things in the world were moving forward under his guidance, and all living beings should respect him and believe in this rule. Even as Aspected God, he had to perform the etiquette of a son-in-law.

While Great God was gentle, this was only in relation to certain individuals, and he naturally ignored them. However, in Daksha's eyes, Shiva was being too Pride.

This is also one of the points of contention between the two: Daksha's rules and Shiva's pride.

However, what Daksha didn't know was what kind of surprise the Mirror of Truth, which he thought would embarrass Shiva, would bring him.

Everyone who walks before the Mirror of Truth will have their true form revealed, but how can the Mirror of Truth those who have never walked before it?

Kama Jpg.

Chapter 296 Kama: The god Kavia, who stole my job, is a bit cunning.

The midday sun was dazzling and intense; everything was too bright, and everything shimmered in a bright white light.

In a beautiful and luxurious space where sunlight streams in through large windows adorned with numerous flowers, a grand Ritual is beginning at Daksha.

Praise be to the Great God.

"Homage to the Lord of the Himalayas."

"Praise be to the World-Honored One."

"Praise be to Brahma."

At the Great Gate, everyone who passed through the Mirror of Truth Daksha had specially prepared subconsciously offered their praise for Daksha's preparations.

Just as if to sing the praises of life with all its might, whether inside or outside Daksha, or even hundreds of kilometers away, all kinds of flowers and plants are bright and beautiful, vying for attention; while the lush greenery, so dense as to be almost infinite, stretches its branches and leaves toward the azure sky that is unique to this era, as if the entire celestial sphere is shining brightly.

This was the opening ceremony that Daksha had prepared for this Ritual, and many Deity and Rishi participated, but of course, Asura were not allowed to enter.

As for the disguised Asura, there was no way to escape the 'truth' of the Mirror of Truth. Once he passed through it, he would subconsciously revert back to his original form and slink away as ashes. This was undoubtedly something to celebrate for Daksha, who had been guarding the Great Gate.

Daksha was just waiting to embarrass the disguised Shiva in front of the gods.

However, after waiting and Daksha did not see the disguised Shiva, but only a few Asura, which inevitably disappointed him. So when Daksha turned around to look at the Shiva statue in the Hall, he saw that Vritra was eating voraciously. Not only was his mouth stuffed with a lot of food, but there was also a small mountain of food on the plate in front of him.

This made Daksha frown slightly. It wasn't because Vritra a lot that he was like this; after all, it was just food, Daksha didn't care at all. It was just a subconscious habit.

As the Asuras King who led the Asura tribe before the Ocean of Milk, Vritra left a deep impression on the assembled Rishi and gods, who may have even been beaten by him. Daksha, on the other hand, was a staunch supporter of the gods and therefore disliked the Asura, as evidenced by his feeling that Shiva should be despised just like the Asura.

However, since Vritra was now Kavia's attendant, the Rishi and gods, including Daksha, couldn't say much...

But judging from the Vritra made one, you could probably tell everyone's attitude. However, Vritra didn't care and just ate and drank like crazy.

Daksha looked past Vritra and placed his gaze on the Shiva statue at the far end of the Hall, a slight smile involuntarily creeping onto his lips.

Besides making the disguised Shiva look foolish in the Mirror of Truth, his plan also included preventing Shiva from actually coming. He would then use the excuse that Shiva had been married to Sati for a long time, yet he was late for the wedding he, the father-in-law, was hosting, which was a disgrace to the dignity of the Aspected God. Therefore, he would use his father's name to make Sati and Shiva divorce.

"Waaah."

"Wow, that's amazing! So beautiful..."