Indian Mythology Cuse & boon stories : God Shani Dev & Lord Ganesh famous tale from Ganesha Puran

Shanidev Visits Kailash for Darshan of Ganesha Indian Mythology  Cuse & boon stories: God Shani Dev & Lord Ganesh famous tale from Ganesha Puran. Shani Dev aur Ganesh story. Shani Dev ki story. Indian mythological stories.

Now I shall narrate another story in which Lord Mahaganeshwar (Ganesha) granted darshan to Lord Shani. Shani thought, 'It has been a long time since I have had the darshan of Lord Ganesha. I must now go to the peak of Kailash. There I will also easily get the darshan of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati.'

Having resolved thus, Shani set off towards Mount Kailash.

A grand assembly was being held there. Numerous deities, sages, and siddhas were present in all directions. Lord Shiva sat on the central throne, while Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma were also present. Standing before Brahma was Dharma personified, the witness of all the worlds.

King of the Devas, Indra, was seated on a distinguished seat. Himavan, father of Parvati, was also there, being received with great respect by Shiva’s attendants. Sun and Moon deities were seated nearby, radiating their divine light."Nanartra Nartakashreni Jagur Gandharva-Kinnarah, Shruti-Saaram Shruti-Sukham Tushtuvuh Shrutayo Harim."

Troupes of dancers were dancing, Gandharvas and Kinnaras were singing and playing instruments, and the Vedas (personified) were joyfully praising Lord Hari with melodious hymns.

A grand celebration was underway on Kailash. At that moment arrived Lord Shani, the powerful son of the Sun, lord of the planets. Known for his unwavering discipline and deep yogic practice, Shani appeared on Kailash in a very serene and humble form. His head bowed, eyes closed in meditation on the Supreme Lord, he seemed like a great sage.

Though his complexion was dark, his face glowed with a fire-like radiance. He wore a beautiful yellow silk garment, and his movements were calm and composed. Slowly, he approached the court of Lord Shankar, bowed to all the assembled deities, sages, and guardians, and took a seat respectfully. Yet, he felt no joy in the songs and dances around him. He thought, "Why should I sit here? I have come with a purpose, and that must be fulfilled."

He stood up, praised Lord Shiva, and said:

"O Lord! I seek the darshan of Lord Ganesha. Please grant me permission."

Seeing Shani’s desire, the assembled sages and Lord Vishnu also requested Lord Shiva to allow Shani to see Ganesha. Smiling, Shiva said:

"If you wish to see Ganesha, go to Girirajanandini (Parvati). The child must be playing near her."

Shani asked, "O Chandrashekhara, where is Mother Parvati at this moment? Kindly arrange for me to go there."

Lord Shiva signaled to Nandi, who came close and whispered,

"O, Shani, do not disturb the peace of this divine court. Quietly, and with steady steps, go to Mother Parvati’s palace. There you will be guided inside. But do not approach in your usual crooked gait."

Shani smiled inwardly, "Even in this supreme abode, they fear my crooked glance!"

He replied aloud, "O Nandishwar, how could I behave arrogantly here? Please simply show me the way to the Mother’s palace."

Nandi laughed and said,

"O, Shani! I do not think there is any place hidden from your gaze. You inspect and scrutinize all the worlds—how could the house of Mother Parvati remain unseen by you?"

Shani replied with a smile,

"O Nandi! Here, all vision is subdued. Who can cross the illusion of Lord Shiva and His transcendental Maya? Please just tell me where the palace is."

Nandi said,

"Look, it is right there. That splendid palace belongs to Mother Girija. See—there stands a guard at the gate, a mighty figure with large eyes, holding a trident."

Shani is Stopped by Vishalaksha.

Shani rose and headed towards the palace. The palace was stunningly beautiful, surrounded by countless attendants of Shiva. At the main gate stood a large-eyed divine being with a trident in hand.

As Shani approached, Vishalaksha, the gatekeeper, stood firm. Shani saw his resemblance to Shiva in form, conduct, and strength, and addressed him respectfully from a distance:

"O servant of Shiva, Vishalaksha! At the request of Lord Vishnu and the sages, and with Shiva’s permission, I have come for the darshan of the divine child."

But Vishalaksha paid no attention to his request. Shani again pleaded:

"O, wise and mighty one, kindly let me go to Mother Parvati. I will only look upon the child once and return."

Still, he was denied entry.

Vishalaksha said,

"I obey neither the orders of gods nor serve only Shiva. Go and ask those who are servants of Vishnu or Shiva."

Shani was bewildered. “If he were an ordinary man, I would have subdued him with a mere glance. But he appears beyond ordinary—he disregards even Vishnu and Shiva. I must remain humble.”

So, Shani folded his hands and said,

"O Lord, I was unaware of your great stature. Please forgive my offense and have mercy. My journey will be in vain without your grace."

Vishalaksha, now pleased, asked,

"Who are you? Why are you so eager to see the child?"

Shani replied thoughtfully:

"O Lord, I am Shani, son of the Sun. I came here for the darshan of Lord Shiva, and also longed to see Mother Parvati and the divine child. By your grace, my purpose can be fulfilled."

Vishalaksha said,

"O Graheshwar (lord of planets), I cannot let you enter without the Mother’s permission."

Shani then pleaded:

"Please, Lord, kindly go to Jagatjanani Girirajanandini and request her permission."

Vishalaksha replied firmly:

"Very well, I shall go inside, but do not follow me. Wait here until I return."

Shani assured him:

"O Lord, be at peace. I will remain here and await your return. How could I disobey the command of such a noble being?"

Parvati Grants Permission for Shani's Entry

Vishalaksha went inside, bowed before Jagatjanani, and said:

"Mother, Graheshwar Shani seeks your darshan and that of the child."

Parvati replied:

"Let him come, child. He is a devoted follower who always abides by dharma."

Returning, Vishalaksha said:

"Graheshwar, you may now present yourself before the Mother."

He opened the gates slightly. Joyfully, Shani entered and bowed down to Parvati, praising her.

Shani Beholds Divine Mother and Child Ganesha

Mother Parvati was seated on a high golden throne adorned with radiant gems. Divine goddesses stood all around her. Five principal companions fanned her with white chawarries. Others offered betel leaves and aromatic substances.

She wore garments that shone like fire. Her body was adorned with divine ornaments—necklaces, bangles, armlets, waist chains, and anklets. She radiated such splendor that the entire palace was illuminated by her presence.

In her lap was seated an extraordinary divine child. Around her, celestial maidens danced while Kinnaris and Gandharvis sang melodious hymns. The entire palace was immersed in a unique celebration. A blissful tranquility filled the atmosphere. The women were captivated with joy.

Yet, Shani, with bowed head, saw nothing.

Seeing him prostrate at her feet, Mother Parvati smiled and said:

"O Shani, dear child! I am pleased with you. You are ever engaged in the welfare of the world. May you live long and continue fulfilling your duties. Tell me—what more do you seek? Ask any boon you desire."

Shani said:

"Jagatjanani! I have come with a deep desire to see your divine child. Please fulfill my wish."

Parvati replied:

"Dear one! The child is right here in my lap. By seeing me, you have seen him as well. Now, tell me—what else do you wish for?"

Shani Reflects on Karma

Shani humbly said:

"O Divine Mother! In this world, austerity (tapas) is the highest action. All beings reap the fruits of their own karma. No action—good or evil—ever goes to waste. Based on karma, one is born as a god, demon, Gandharva, Kinnara, or any other being. Through karma alone, one may attain the post of Indra or even Brahma.

Karma is the cause of birth as an animal, bird, or insect. It determines whether one becomes a king, minister, commander, or preceptor. Karma alone leads to birth in noble or lowly families, brings disease or prosperity. It causes birth in subhuman species or even as a tree. It grants long life or short life. It causes worry, and it can also relieve all worries.

Karma makes a person rich or poor. Through karma, one attains siblings, children, spouse, and all pleasures or detachment. Even fame and infamy, loss and gain, life and death—everything is the result of past actions.

Everyone knows that only karma—whether good, denied, or misdirected—leads to the fruits experienced in this life or the next. Though some fruits appear quickly, others—especially sinful ones—ripen slowly, often in future births.

O Beloved of Shiva! I have spoken only briefly of this. Truly, you already know everything about karma and its results. Still, some context must be given when presenting any topic."

In Hindi Roman: Ganesh Aur Shandev ki story

Ganapati ke darshanarth Shanichar ka Kailas jaana

Sootji bole - "He Shaunak! Ab main ek anya upaakhyaan sunata hoon, jismein Bhagwan Mahaganeshwar ke darshanarth Shanichar ka aagaman hua tha. Shani ne socha, 'Deerghkaal se main unke darshan se vanchit raha hoon, isliye swayam hi Kailas-shikhar par chalna chahiye. Vahan Shiv-Shiva ke darshan ka labh sahaj mein hi ho jaayega.' Aisa nishchay kar Shanidev ne Kailas ki or prasthaan kiya.

Shivji ki sabha lagi thi. Idhar-udhar aneka-devgan, rishigan, siddhgan aadi baithe the. Us samay Bhagwan Shivji madhya singhasan par virajmaan the. Saakshaat Bhagwan Shrihari aur Brahmaji bhi us samaaj mein upasthit the. Brahmaji ke saamne samast lokon ka saakshi Dharm moortimaan khada tha. Usi samaaj mein Devraj Indra bhi ek shreshth aasan par aaseen the. Parvatiji ke pita Himachal bhi padhare hue the aur anek Shivgan unke satkaar mein lage hue the. Surya aur Chandra dono hi idhar-udhar baithe hue us samay prakaash faila rahe the.

“Nanartt narttakshreni jagur Gandharva-Kinnarah;

Shruti-saaram shruti-sukham tushtuvuh shrutayo Harim.”

Nritya karne waalon ki mandliyaan nritya mein tatpar thi. Gandharv aur Kinnar gan gayak aur vadak roop mein geet-sangeet mein lage hue the. Shrutiyan shravan mein saarbhut aur surdayak Bhagwan Shrihari ke stavan mein nimagn thi.

Is prakar Kailas-shikhar par anand-utsav manaya ja raha tha. Aise hi samay mein Bhagwan Suryadev ke prakaashmaan putra Graheshwar Shanidev ka vahan aagman hua. Ve Surya-putra sadaiv apne kaarya mein nirat, satat gatisheel evam mahayogi maane jaate hain.

He Mune! Us samay Kailas par aate hue Graheshwar Shani atyant vinamra, saatvik moorti evam nat mastak the. Unke netra prabhu ke dhyaan mein band the. Mann mein Bhagwan Sarveshwar Shrihari ka naam jap chalu tha. Lagta tha jaise koi tapasvi mahamuni chale aa rahe ho, jinke sharir ka varna kala hote hue bhi mukhmandal agni ke samaan tejomayi prateet hota tha. Sharir par sundar reshmi peetambar dharan kiye hue the tatha unki chaal seedhi aur mand thi.

Dheere-dheere Shanidev Bhagwan Shankar ke samaksh pahunche aur sabhi upasthit devataon, pramukh muniyon, siddhon, lokpaalon aadi ke saath unhein pranaam kiya tatha aagya paakar ek or baith gaye. Parantu wahan ke nritya-ganaadi mein unka mann nahi laga. Socha, yahan baith kar mujhe kya karna hai? Anand-utsav mein bhaag lekar anandit hona mera kaam nahi. Jis kaam se aaya hoon, wahi kisi prakar se poorn hona chahiye.

Shanidev ne uthkar Bhagwan Ashutosh ka stavan kiya aur bole - “Prabho! Main Bhagwan Ganeshwar ke darshan chahta hoon. Iske liye mujhe aagya di jaaye.”

Shanidev ki ichchha dekhkar pramukh muni aur Vishnu aadi devataon ne bhi Bhagwan Shankar se anurodh kiya ki “Shanidev ko Ganeshji ke darshan ki suvidha avashya pradan ki jaaye.”

Parvatinath muskuraaye, bole - “Ganeshwar ke darshan karne hain to Giriraj-nandini ke paas jao vats! Vahi, unhi ke paas khel raha hoga.”

Shani ne poocha - “Mata Parvati ji is samay kahan hongi Chandrashekhar? Mujhe wahan bhejne ki vyavastha kijiye Prabho!”

Bhagwan Shankar ne Nandi ko sanket kiya to Nandi ne Shanidev ko apne paas bulaakar dheere se kaha - “Shanaiśchar! Samaaj ki shanti bhang mat karo. Chupchaap mand gati se Parvatiji ke bhavan par ja pahuncho. Vahan dwar par koi hoga, vah tumhe bhitar pahucha dega. Parantu dekho, vakra-gati se na jaana wahan.”

Shanaiśchar mann hi mann hanse. Socha - “Yahan paramdhaam mein bhi mera vakra-gati ka aisa bhay samaya hua hai?” Phir prakat mein Nandishwar se bole - “Nahi Prabho! Yahan aisi dhṛishtata kaise kar sakta hoon? Kripya mujhe yah sthal to bataiye jahan Jagajjanani ka bhavan vidyamaan hai.”

Nandishwar hanse, phir bole - “Shanidev! Tumhari drishti se koi sthal bacha ho, yah main nahi maanta. Ghoom-phirkar tum sabhi sthal ka nirīkshan-parīkshan kar lete ho, tab Jagajjanani Parvati ji ka bhavan tumhari drishti ki pahunch se kaise bach gaya?”

Shanidev ne bhi hanskar uttar diya - “Yahan sabki drishti kunṭhit ho jaati hai Nandishwar! Maya-may evam maya-teet Bhagwan Shankar ki us MahaMaya ka paar kaun paa sakta hai? Ab aap kripya karke mujhe vah sthal bata dein to main wahan pahunchoon.”

Nandishwar ne kaha - “Are, vah saamne hi to Mata Girija ka bhavan dikhayi de raha hai. Dekho, vahan ve Vishalaksh Bhagwan dwarpal bane hue dwar par khade hain.”

Shanidev ne samne dekha – ek sundar bhavan, jise dekhte hi man mein vishesh shanti aur anand ka anubhav hota tha. Shanidev ne man hi man Parvati ji ko pranam kiya aur mand gati se us bhavan ki or badh gaye. Dwaar par pahunchkar ve Vishalaksh dwarpal ko pranam kar ke bole:

“Diksha-daan-kriyarthayasampraptosmi Maheshvari;

Sharanam tvam prapanno'smi dayam kuru Maheshvari.”

"Hey Maheshwari! Main aapse diksha, daan aur kriya ke liye yahan aaya hoon. Aapke charanon mein sharan mein hoon. Kripya mujh par daya kijiye."

Vishalaksh ne andar jaakar Parvati ji ko yah sandesh diya. Parvati ji ne kaha – "Unhein le aao."

Shanidev bhavan ke andar pravesh kiye. Vahan bhagwati Parvati swayam virajmaan thi, unke charnon ke paas nanna-munna Gajanan khel rahe the. Shani ka man ekagrata se bhara tha, lekin jaise hi unki drishti us balak par padhi, turant unhone aankhen jhuka li.

Bhagwati Parvati ne dekha ki Shanidev unke putra ko nahi dekh rahe hain. Ve boli – "He Shani! Tum mere putra ke darshan kyon nahi kar rahe ho?"

Shani ne vinamrta se kaha – "Mata! Mera drishti dosh hai. Jab bhi main kisi ko dekhta hoon, to kuch na kuch kasht ho jata hai. Main nahi chahta ki aapke putra ko mere drishti se koi kasht ho."

Parvati ji ne muskarate hue kaha – "He Shani! Tumhare aane ka yahi to prayojan tha. Darshan karo mere putra ka. Mera ashirvad rahega ki tumhari drishti se koi anisht na ho."

Shani ne Parvati ji ki aagya se aankhen uthaakar balak Ganesha ko dekha. Us drishti ke turant baad, Gajanan ke sir ka ang chhoot gaya.

Poora bhavan kampit ho gaya. Parvati ji vilap karne lagi – "He Shankar! He Nath! Mera putra, mera lal…"

Tab Bhagwan Shankar turant wahan pahunche. Unhone dekha ki Gajanan bejaan pade hain. Unhone turant Shivganon ko aadesh diya – "Dakshin disha ki or jaakar jo bhi pratham milne wale prani ka sir ho, lekar aao."

Shivgan dakshin disha mein gaye aur wahan unhein ek gaj (hathi) ka shish mil gaya. Ve turant usse lekar aaye. Bhagwan Shankar ne us gaj ke sir ko Ganesha ke shav par sthapit kiya aur apne yogbal se usmein pran pravesh kar diya. Gajanan punah jeevit ho gaye.

Tab sabhi devataon ne harsha ullas ke saath "Jai Gajanan!" ka naad kiya. Parvati ji ne putra ko gale lagaya. Tab Bhagwan Shankar ne ghoshna ki – "Yeh mere putra Ganesha sabse pehle pooje jaayenge. Kisi bhi devta ke pooja se pehle inki pooja avashyak hogi."