"What happens when love, pride, and destiny clash in the realm of the gods?"
To discover the answer, continue reading the story of creation's beginning and first of the Nav Durga Roop.
This is the tale of creation, devotion, and transcendence, unfolding at the dawn of time when Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, sought to expand his cosmic masterpiece. From his divine essence, he brought forth three groups of progeny—the Prajapatis, Manus, and Rishis—entrusting them with the sacred task of propagating life. Among the Prajapatis was Daksha of Uttam Vansha (superior lineage), a figure of great responsibility yet fated to shape a story of love, loss, and rebirth.
Realising the great importance of the work ahead of him, Daksha set out to first invoke Shiva-Shakti, the primordial energies to support his role in creation. Pleased with his penance, Divine Mother, the Adi Shakti, blessed Daksha with a boon to become Her father, while also carrying out his responsibilities of creating and propagating the finest lineages in creation.
However, She laid down a few conditions for Daksha. Daksha would have to unite Her with Lord Shiva in marriage. She would instantly leave if She or Mahadev were insulted at any point. Overcome with gratitude at Adi Shakti's boundless karunya (compassion) for him, Daksha readily agreed to all Her conditions.
Soon, with Jaganmata's blessings, Daksha became the father of many sons and daughters, all of whom married illustrious Devis, Devatas and Rishis to create powerful progeny. In time, Adi Shakti fulfilled her promise, taking birth as Maa Sati, Daksha’s youngest and most cherished daughter. As the daughter of Daksha, She also gained the name, ‘Dakshayani’. As Devi Sati grew, beauty, wisdom, and devotion radiated from her, becoming the pride of Daksha’s household. As time passed by, the veils of Maya clouded his judgment, Daksha began to see her not as the incarnation of Adi Shakti but merely as his daughter. He also developed pride and ego for his role in creation. Viewing Mahadev as only the great destroyer, Daksha, in his ignorance and hubris, began to treat Mahadev as his arch enemy. In time, he also forgot his promise to Shakti.
