4.6.31 – 40

As we saw earlier, Brahma (Knowledge) had stayed away from those who disrespected Siva. Now, as they repented, the same Knowledge has led them to the Lord, the Supreme Truth.

The baniyan tree is described as the changeless, unshakeable “Akshara Para Brahmam”, besides which they could see Lord Siva as an embodiment of peace. He was sitting in Yoga posture, with “Tharka Mudra”, that illuminates Knowledge, as he was advising “Veda Thathwam” to Sage Narada.

Bhagavatham says, the Lord Himself was practising all the Sadhana procedures like “Ashtanga Yogam” to set Himself as an example for every one else.

He offered pranams to Lord Brahma, His father and all the Devas prostrated before Lord Siva too.

Note – Despite all these happenings, Siva remains peaceful. Our Scriptures depict all incarnations of God as our Gurus who would set themselves as examples and role models for us. They do not stay away from us as mere judges. Very carefully and systematically, they  inspire us to uplift ourselves to the Higher Truth.