The Mother’s Care: The Story of Kali, Shiva and the Asura Daruka
Happy Kali Puja! Let’s explore a fascinating story from the Linga Purana about Goddess Kali, the Asura Daruka, and the unexpected role of Lord Shiva.
Daruka, through intense penance, had acquired power that threatened the worlds. Kali emerged from Shiva’s third eye, born from the poison he held in his throat, making her the unique force capable of defeating Daruka.
The battle was won, but Kali’s fury burned on. Shiva intervened not with force, but with vulnerability, appearing as a little boy in the cremation ground. Kali’s rage dissolved into maternal tenderness, and as she nursed him, her anger was absorbed.
This moment, associated with the Tarapith spot , teaches a simple yet powerful idea: the world requires not just strength to fight its battles, but also deep care to heal from them.
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