Bramha's Solution

Shiva was overjoyed when he heard from the Sapt Rishis about the profound love Parvati had for him. This new found bliss relaxed him enough for him to go into deep meditation.

The same time this was going on, Tarak a demon became very strong and powerful and started reeking havoc on the three Loks and their respective bodyguards. Tarak also waged wars with the Devtas and took all their wealth and peace of mind.

They ran to Bramha for help, who told them that their miseries will only be over, when, through the semen of Shiva, a son will be born. He will be the one who will kill Tarak in a war. Bramha told them to find a way, so that God can help them in their endeavors. He reminded them that Sati had now been born in Himanchal's house and had done immense penance, so she could marry Shiva.

However Shiva was in Samadhi again, and the only person to wake him at this time was Kamdev. So they all should go to him. When Shiva is woken up by Kamdev then, all of them could go and beg him to marry Parvati. This was the only way Bramha told the Devtas, that he could think of, that might work.Everybody liked this idea and so they went and sang hymns in praise of Kamdev. One who bears five bows and arrows and carries a flag with a fish as an emblem, appeared in front of them.

Kamdev is an interesting character in the R.C.M. who plays a small but significant role at this point.There is a small similarity to Cupid here maybe, I am not sure. The only reason I would say that, is perhaps Cupid initiates romance in a couples life, but Kamdev did more than that. For a few seconds he played the sex card in the whole universe - so everyone, the Devtas, humans, birds, animals, even the rishis and munis were thinking only of sex.

It sounds quite strange. But that is the beauty of this epic. It deals with all aspects of life. At this time for the sake of procreation Kamdev was made to introduce this brief illusion. Therefore for Ram Rajya, we have to decide what is good for us.. JAI HO!