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those that are led astray by Maya. Daksha's head is burnt up. So
let him have the head of a goat. Bhagadeva shall find his Yajna
offerings through the eyes of Mitra. Pushan shall have pishta
(crushed or ground up things) for his offerings. In company with
other Devas, however, he shall have the use of the sacrificer's teeth,
Let the broken limbs of the Devas be rehabilitated. But those that
have lost their limbs shall use the arms of Asvinikumara and the
hands of Pushan. So let it be with the Rishis too. Bhrigu shall
have the beard of a goat."
The Devas thanked Siva for His great kindness and invited
Him to the sacrifice. Brahma accompanied Siva. Daksha regained
life and looked on Siva with reverence. He acquired wisdom and
became purified in mind. The sacrifice was duly performed. Daksha
sat in meditation and, lo! Vishnu appeared on the back of Garuda.
All rose up and saluted Him. Spontaneous prayers broke forth
from one and all. Vishnu participated in the Yajna offerings. Address-
ing Daksha He said: "Only ignorant people see the difference bet-
ween Me and Siva. I, Siva and Brahm ?? are Three in One. For the
creation, preservation and dissolution of the Universe, We assume three
different Names. We, as the triune Atma, pervade all beings. Wise
men therefore look upon all others as their own selves."
Such is the story of Sati's death. She took birth again as
the daughter of Himalaya and became wedded once more the union
with Siva this time was permanent
THOUGHTS ON THE ABOVE.
[Brahma, Vishnu and Siva are the three aspects of the Second
Purusha.
Brahma brings into manifestation the Prajapatis, and the Pra-
j ??patis bring into manifestation the individuals and life forms. The
other Prajapatis mostly represent the principles that enter into the
constitution of life-forms, while Daksha represents the combination of
principles forming a life unit.
Daksha had sixteen daughters thirteen he gave in marriage
to Dharma, one to Agni, one to the Pitris and one to Siva.
Agni or the god of Fire is the Rupa or form-giving Deva. Fire
is used in sacrifice, because it changes the form of things offered and
makes them acceptable to the gods by change of form.
If Agni represents Rupa Devas or Devas with forms, Dharma
might represent Arupa Devas or Devas without forms.
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