Shiva & Parvati Relationship

Shiva is one of the most popular and loved deities in the Hindu mythology. His first wife was Sati and his second wife was Goddess Parvati. He is often considered to be an ideal husband. Unmarried women keep a fast commonly known as the ‘16 somvar vrat’ and pray to Lord Shiva and ask for a husband like him. Lord Shiva is known to be ascetic who often meditated on the top of Mount Kailash. On the contrary he is also known to be a householder who is deeply involved with his wife and two sons. Historical texts say that Lord Shiva and Parvati shared a very loving and cordial relationship. Although he is mostly seen in graveyards with burnt ash smeared all over his body, the point cannot be denied that when he is with his wife, he is totally in love with her and thinks nothing beyond. Lord Shiva believed that for sustenance of the world men and women need to be interdependent.Lord Shiva is known for his power while Goddess Parvati is known to be the soft hearted one. This made them a couple that truly complimented each other. When Shivji performs the destructive ‘Tandav’ dance, his wife matches steps with him but in a slow and subtle manner to cool down his temper. It was her deep desire to become a mother but Lord Shiva was not ready to take that responsibility. But as time proceeded, Parvarti ji’s motherly desire won the battle against Lord Shiva’s resistance and they were blessed with two sons.After marriage Lord Shiva had moved to the mountains of Mt. Kailash to lead their married life. It was there, amidst the cold mountains that there love reached heights and passion soared. He is known to be a powerful lover and his love was so intense and passionate that it shook the cosmos and frightened the gods at times. The union of Shiva and Parvati represents the union of male and female in the form of ecstasy and sexual happiness. It is mentioned in some of the ancient texts that Parvati ji tames Lord Shiva’s sexual powers as he is known for his deep and immense sexual vitality. Lord Shiva taught his wife transcendent knowledge while she gave him the knowledge of the cosmos.

Sometimes their relationship is also given adjectives like ‘offbeat’. The prime reason for this can be the setting (snowy mountains and sometimes dense forests) in which they lived and the way their relationship evolved. Since Goddess Parvati is Lord Shiva’s second wife it took some time after their marriage for the love to blossom between the two of them, but once it did there was no looking back. It is said that there is a divine strength that connects them and thus in Indian culture they are referred to as the ideal couple. When an elder in the family calls a couple ‘Shiv – Parvati’ Jodi, it means that that couple is a balanced example of love and understanding like Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It was due to Parvati ji’s strong will power that Lord Shiva was transformed from an ascetic to a complete householder. The couple together symbolise renunciation and marital bliss. They are at most times depicted as the happy couple, either meditating in the mountains or deep in discussion. In most of the pictures it has been noted that Goddess Parvati is either standing next to Lord Shiva which depicts equality or she is sitting near him which is considered to be an ideal family pose.

From all that has been discussed here it can be gathered that Lord Shiva and Godess Parvati were a happily married ‘in love’ couple. When you have such a loving companion the journey of life automatically becomes more enjoyable. So do enjoy your life with your partner and keep seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva, Om Namah Shivaya!!!
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