Even death of Yamraj???

There are two stories:

First,

Yamraj himself the lord of death and justice experienced death once. He’s considered as the first mortal man in the universe. In the Rig Veda, Yamraj is the son of Vivasvan (sun god) and of Saranya (the dusk godess, daughter of Tvastar) and had a twin sister named Yami.

Once there was saint (rishi) in the bank Godavari River, who was a great devotee of Lord shiva. It was his last day of life so Yamraj sent his men to get his soul. When they arrived in gate of saint’s ashram (house), they found he was into deep meditation in front of a Shiva Linga and guarded by Vairabh baba.

They tried to take life according to their duty but Vairabh baba killed both of them as the saint was worshiping Lord Shiva.

When Yamraj came to know, he got angry and arrived that place. Yumraj was able to capture Vairabh baba with his power. But when he tried to capture that saint, he started praying Lord Shiva using the mantra “maha mrittunjyaya”.

Lord Shiva sent Kartikeya to protect the saint. A war took place between Kartiketa and Yamraj. But Yamraj couldn’t stay longer in front of Kartikeya’s power. Kartikeya used sakti arrow and killed Yamraj.

Surya dev(sun god) heard of his son’s death and arrived that place. He understood his son’s mistake as Yamraj was going out of Shiva’s will. Surya deva prayed Lord Shiva and asked for forgiveness.

The balance of life and death got dis balanced due to Yamraj’s death. Lord Shiva finally forgave and brought his life back.

                                                                       

The second story,

There was a sage named Mrikandu, prayed Lord Shiva at Vilvavanam desiring a son. He was a true devote of Lord.

Lord pleased and offered him two choices: a virtuous son who would live for 16 years only or a 100 years long-lived foolish son. Mrikandu chose the virtuous son and accordingly he had that son, whom he named Markandeya. When Markandeya was about to 16 years, near to his death, Brahma taught him mantra named Maha mrittunjaya that conquered death and blessed him with long life.

Markandeya became a great devote of Lord Shiva. Once while he was worshiping Lord Shiva, the messengers came to take him as it was his destiny. Those messengers couldn’t take his life as he was deep into prayer to Lord Shiva. They returned and informed Yamraj.

Yamraj, bound to his duty arrived by himself to take his soul. When Yamraj asked Markandeya to left with him, Markandeya hugged the Shiva Linga, he was worshiping, and started praying hard to Lord.

Lord Shiva appeared with furious form and threw his Trishula to Yamraj. Yamraj got killed to death. And blessed Markandeya life with remaining in 16^th youth stage.

All gods including Sun god prayed Lord to revive Yamraj to continue the balance of life and death. Lord Shiva forgave and revive Yamraj to life. Yamraj promised of killing Lord’s devotees again.

 

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Why Lord Brahma married his own daughter Saraswati???

According to our Purana, Lord Brahma was born in a golden springs from Lord Vishnu’s naval. Brahma had just taken birth and is a child without any knowledge. Brahma is considered as the creator of our universe.

Brahma, for the hep in the process of creation, created a female deity called Shatrupa also known as Sandhya or Saraswati(the goddess of knowledge). He was so attracted to her beauty that he tried to constantly look upon her. Although Brahma had refrained from all sorts of senses but somehow his mind slipped this time and felt desired for Saraswati in his heart. Saraswati, whereas, was not pleased with this behaviour of Brahma and was trying to hide in all possible directions from his gaze.

Brahma grew extra heads for every direction she was going. He grew four heads in four directions. To escape from Brahma she went up into the sky hid herself. Brahma grew a fifth head upwards and found her. Every time she hid herself Brahma was able to find her. Devi Saraswati became angry and hopeless.

Lord Shiva, seeing the obsession of Brahma towards Saraswati, got furious and punished Brahma by cutting his upward head and also Lord Shiva cursed him for not being worshiped by anyone due to his act towards Saraswati.

Saraswati found herself helpless and finally she surrendered to Brahma for the purpose of creating life. They spent around 100 years together and there gave birth the Manu, the first man in the universe.

Why Lord Shiva had to fight with Lord Krishna???

There was a demon named Banasur, was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. He was the elder son of king Bali among 100 sons and the 10^th descendant of Lord Vishnu devotee Prahlad. Once Banasur pleased Lord Shiva by his utmost devotion and meditation (tapasya), Lord Shiva gave him two boons, first, 1000 powerful arms and second, whenever Banasur fell in problem would be protected by Lord Shiva.

Demon Banasur attacked Kailash once after receiving such powerful boons from Lord Shiva. Being disappointed by Banasur’s act Lord Shiva warned him that his end had already been born and he could see this whenever the flag on his kingdom gate would be broken.

Usha, Banasur’s daughter, once saw a handsome prince in her dream and fell in love with him.

She requested Chitralekha to draw the portrait of that prince she’s in love. And after seeing the portrait Usha confirmed it’s him and requested Chitralekha to bring the prince to her.

It was Anirudda, Usha saw in her dream, Krishna’ grandson. Thus Anirudda was kidnapped by Chitralekha and placed in front of Usha. Usha explained everything to Anirudda and Anirudda fell in love too.

Meanwhile Banasur noticed that the flag of his kingdom broke, he understood someone entered his kingdom. Finding Anirudda in Usha’ room he put him in jail (Karhagar). They were already searching for Anirudda in Dwarka and somehow Krishna was informed that Anirudda was captivated by Banasur.

Krishna with his elder brother Balaram attacked Banasur. Balaram was very powerful to kill Banasur’ army, then Krishna faced Banasur. Seeing his army killed by Balram Banasur got scared and prayed Lord Shiva for help.

Lord Shiva appeared in front of Krishna and started fighting. Though both were devotees of each other. Krishna knew he couldn’t kill Banasur if Lord Shiva protected him. So Krishna silently prayed Lord Shiva and Lord Shiva gave a quick strategy.

Krishna threw an arrow and Lord Shiva fell unconscious. Krishna took out his “Sudarshan Chakra” and cut off Banasur’s arms. But when Krishna tried to cut Banasur’ head, Lord Shiva woke up and hold the “Sudarshan Chakra”, Lord Shiva requested Krishna to forgive Banasur as he’s his great devotee.

Meanwhile Banasur felt ashamed after seeing all these. He stood up and promised that he would leave all bad acts. Both Lord forgave Banasur.

This was the situation when Lord Shiva stood against Lord Krishna.

 

…Hare Krishna…