Both Sivananda Lahari and Saundarya Lahari are excellent bhakti granthas of Adi Sankara that extol the innumerable facets of the boundless grace of the divine couple, Siva and Sakti. Many have been inspired by the exceptional sincerity and commitment of their severe penance by which they attained each other. Kalidasa mentions how great rishis were impressed by the perfection in Parvati’s penance which she performed to attain Siva. Even the highest Purushartha, salvation is attainable by those who bow down to them in all humility. A strong feeling of contentment settles down in his inner being and he has nothing to fear, not even death.

Source: The Hindu July 19, 2021 16:30 UTC