Everyone where eagerly waiting for the words from Vishnu. Vishnu advised that Manmadhan (God of Love) has to disturb the penance of Lord Shiva so that He marries Parvathi. On hearing this Kaaman (Mannadhan) started to shiver. He feared that Shiva will destroy him the minute he shoots an arrow from his bow of love. His wife Rathi started crying and asked him not to do so. The Devas were frustrated that their only way out was not being carried out. Brahma said He will curse Kaaman if he does not do as asked. Other Devas also wanted to follow Him. Knowing that he had no choice, Kaaman agreed to go saying that it would be of greater glory to get destroyed by Shiva than to get cursed by Devas.
Manmadhan along with Rathi started for Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva. All along the way he shot his arrow of love but as he neared Kailash he found that his arrows were not having an effect. He pondered awhile for a reason and then realized that Nandhi the vehicle of Lord Shiva and guard of Kailash was preventing him from carrying out his task. So Kaaman and Rathi bowed before Nandhi and asked him to favour the cause of Devas. Nandhi advised him not to fear as this will bring him glory in the days to come.
Manmadhan entered Kailash were he found Lord Shiva in penance. With trembling hands he raised his bow and aimed at Shiva. The minute he released his arrow, Shiva's third eye opened.........
End of Chapter Two
Kurinchi(குறிஞ்சி) refers to the mountains and its surrounding places. Kadavul (கடவுள்) means God. In Tamil literature, Lord Muruga is referred as the God of the mountains. This blog is all about Him, His story and temple visits.
