Shivangi living next to Steven and Marc was a blessing. Each day they’d have breakfast together at Shivangi’s as she supplied them with the most fluffy pancakes Steven has ever had and a tall glass of orange juice. All vegan of course. When Marc would have breakfast with her it would be some eggs and pancakes with a tall cup of coffee as Shivangi drank Chai. She’s lived there for six months now yet London was still covered in a forecast of constant clouds. Not that she had minded, maybe a little. There were rare moments in the middle of the night when Shivangi missed the warmth of the Cairo sun on her skin and the smell of sandalwood that encompassed her home. That was it, she missed home. Although it wasn’t the place that she called home, it was the people. Like the old lady that lived next door and would more often than not try to marry Shivangi off to her various grandsons.
“You’re not getting any younger habibti. My grandson is a good man with a good job. You will be taken care of well.” Aya, the old woman would often tell, stressing on the fact that Shivangi would be well taken care of. Of course the young woman knew that Aya meant no harm and just worried for her. Shivangi and Layla were young when they lost their parents and ever since then Shivangi took the role of being a mother for a year younger Layla. Aya knew that Shivangi was a daughter to her and she wanted her to be taken care of, if not by her grandsons then someone else who would. She missed Aya. A small yet sad smile placed itself on Shivangi and Marc, the one who had the body this morning, looked up at her, setting down the paper that he was reading. More often than not he was called an old man by Shivangi and not once did he mind it. It was still early hours of the morning but duty calls and both Steven and her had work. Marc reached out his hand to her tentatively, brushing the back of his knuckles against hers. Shivangi looked up at Marc only to see a worried face peering back at her.
“Sweetheart, are you alright?” Marc asked and that was all it took for Shivangi to break her resolve. Marc, worried and panicked, stood up and pulled Shivangi into his chest, letting her clutch onto his t-shirt as if it were the only thing keeping her grounded. His cheek atop Shivangi’s head as he gently caressed her hair, letting her cry out whatever it was that bothered her. A few moments later her sobs settled into hiccups and sniffling.
“Shivangi, are you okay?” Marc asked again. This time turning her chair so she faced him. The young woman looked up at him, eye bloodshot red and she wiped her nose with the sleeve of Steven’s grey shirt that she wore. Her bottom lip wobbled and she took a couple deep breaths before speaking.
“I miss Aya.” That was all Shivangi said, bringing her hand up to her nose bridge, trying to massage the forthcoming headache away. Marc pulled her into his chest, rubbing her back slowly as he muttered comforting words to her.
“Aya, she was my mother Marc. Not by blood but by bond, always there for me when Layla left and I was alone. She always made sure I didn’t die or that I was well and taken care of. She was my mother while I was Layla’s.” Shivangi explained as she pulled back.
“Being here, in London, countries away and in a different continent makes me feel as though I betrayed her. Left her in the wind with no explanation.” Shivangi explained to Marc as her voice cracked.
“Oh sweetheart. You didn’t leave her in the cold. She knows that what you left for was better than what you had. She knows, even if you didn’t tell her. She knows that you’re okay and you will be okay.” Marc comforted Shivangi, taking her smaller hand in his, noting down the fact that she was freezing. Shivangi still had a kicked puppy look on her face as she looked at him, clearly doubting his words.
“Okay come here. Lay down for a while and take a small nap. We have four hours before we have to be at work.” Marc advised and Shivangi just let him pull her down to the worn out blue couch. She laid down, her feet in Marc’s lap as he pulled the blanket on top of her. The morning cold and her dull headache lulling her to sleep slowly alongside the way Marc’s hands rubbed up and down her legs and before she knew it, Shivangi was asleep.
Marc waited a while before she stood up slowly, not wanting to awake the sleeping girl, he gently took her legs down from his lap and placed them on the couch before making his way to the kitchen. The kitchen was left as it was, one cup of chai that was now cold along with Marc’s coffee. Shivangi finished her pancakes although Marc’s were still lukewarm, he sat down and finished them, pouring an ungodly amount of syrup over them, gulping down the cold coffee. After finishing the food, he did the dishes and put them in their place and an hour later he was done, the clock showing 7:30 am.
Marc made his way over to Shivangi and stirred her awake. She opened her eyes and looked up at Marc before looking around. Her mind still a bit hazy from sleep.
“Morning' sweetheart.” Marc greeted her with a small chuckle as she glared at him. She sat up and pulled her hair down to tie it up again.
“How long have I been asleep?” Shivangi muttered, asking Marc while squeezing her eyes shut.
“Couple hours.” Marc replied as Shivangi got up while nodding and making her way to her room.
“Gonna go get ready for work.” She told him, exhaustion seeping through every word.
“Me too. Gotta make sure Steven doesn’t have Donna on his ass again. God knows he’d cry if he misses dinner with you again.” Marc snorted and Shivangi laughed a little. The two bid each other goodbye at the door with Shivangi giving Marc a tight hug and telling him he’d better come in for dinner.
Shivangi took her time getting ready for work. Her body was a temple and deserved to be treated like one. First she took a shower with the jasmine and sandalwood soap bar that Steven and Marc loved oh so much. Not that they’d ever admit it to her. Her once long hair was still long, but styled differently, something to suit the London girl persona that she’d taken on, along with smoking cigarettes. Shiva did not like that, he claimed that her body was a temple and it should be treated like one, however smoking was quite addictive but she tried her best to quit. Getting out of the shower she dressed herself in her favored long sleeve crème turtleneck and a pair of grey pants with a grey coat. The weather outside was brutally cold, especially for her.
Shivangi made her way out the building, Marc long gone. Steven’s shift started before hers but they always managed to have lunch together.
“You’re quite fond of him aren’t you? Hm, I suppose human is good for you.” Shiva’s voice rattled in Shivangi’s head, giving her a slight scare. Luckily no one was in the book shop this early to witness her speaking to herself.
“He is a complicated man, my lord, but you and I both know how much I love puzzles.” Shivangi teased, and Shiva just laughed. This young girl who had become his avatar, his human form, was his daughter.
“Of course my dear. This path that awaits you both, it was inevitable that you’d cross. It was written in the stars, long before any of you were created.” Shiva informs Shivangi and she smiles, mindlessly arranging the flowers on the counter.
Their conversation ended shortly after and before the young woman knew, it was time for lunch.
“Going out with the handsome fella are you now dearie?” Maya, an older woman with grey hair starting to come in yet still living with a youthful soul asked Shivangi who simply blushed and nodded before noticing Marc waiting for her outside.
“Hi Marc.” Shivangi said soulfully, wrapping her arm in Marc’s as the two walked down and through the bustling city of London.
“Hi Sweetheart.” Marc responded, pulling Shivangi into him, wrapping his arm around her shoulder as they walked. While Steven was vegan, Marc was not.
“How’s your day been?” She asked, sitting down from across from him and Marc just looked at her. The way her red brown hair fell onto her shoulders and down her back, the way her kohl lined eyes made them look as if she was staring deep into your soul, reading each piece of you.
“As always. Donna banging in about things I could care less about. Putting on a fake accent and selling candy, with khonshu talking in my ear of course.” Marc rambled and Shivangi listened, looking at him with stars in her eyes, as if he plucked them and put them there himself. She laughed a laugh that made Marc want to drop everything he was doing and drown himself in it.
“How was your day so far?” Marc asked, taking a huge bite of his burrito.
“It was good, I arranged books and flowers and talked to Maya and Shiva about things. My day has been very slow so far.” Shivangi said, taking a bite of her own burrito. Their lunch was slow, Marc and Shivangi talked about useless things and Marc made her laugh, he wanted that sound to be the last thing he heard before he died. Unfortunately for them, time was never kind and lunch ended far before they’d like it to. It didn’t matter that they came to work together, ate together and left together, not seeing each other for just 8 hours a day was disappointing.
“I’ll see you at home?” Marc asked, dropping Shivangi off to work. The younger woman looked at him and nodded.
“You’ll see me at dinner Marc, like always.” She laughed, reaching around to give him a quick hug. Marc laughed with her, feeling a little embarrassed that he even asked her that question. He made his way back to work, the slight scent of sandalwood and jasmine sticking to his clothes, a reminder that Shivangi would be there with him always, whether it be physical or not, she would always be by his side.
🔱 महा शिवरात्रि क्यों, कब, कहाँ और कैसे?
❀ महा शिवरात्रि - Maha Shivaratri
महा शिवरात्रि मंत्र:
❀ श्री शिव पंचाक्षर स्तोत्र
❀ लिङ्गाष्टकम्
❀ शिव तांडव स्तोत्रम्
❀ सौराष्ट्रे सोमनाथं - द्वादश ज्योतिर्लिंग
❀ महामृत्युंजय मंत्र, संजीवनी मंत्र
❀ शिवाष्ट्कम्
❀ दारिद्र्य दहन शिवस्तोत्रं
❀ शिव स्वर्णमाला स्तुति
❀ कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारं
❀ बेलपत्र / बिल्वपत्र चढ़ाने का मंत्र
महा शिवरात्रि आरतियाँ:
❀ शिव आरती: जय शिव ओंकारा
❀ शिव आरती: ॐ जय गंगाधर
❀ हर महादेव आरती: सत्य, सनातन, सुंदर
❀ श्री पार्वती माँ की आरती
❀ जय अम्बे गौरी आरती
❀ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे आरती
महा शिवरात्रि भजन:
❀ इक दिन वो भोले भंडारी बन करके ब्रज की नारी
❀ शीश गंग अर्धंग पार्वती
❀ शिव शंकर को जिसने पूजा उसका ही उद्धार हुआ
❀ हे शम्भू बाबा मेरे भोले नाथ
❀ ॐ शंकर शिव भोले उमापति महादेव
❀ शिव शंकर को जिसने पूजा उसका ही उद्धार हुआ
❀ चलो शिव शंकर के मंदिर में भक्तो
❀ हे भोले शंकर पधारो
❀ सुबह सुबह ले शिव का नाम
❀ शिव स्तुति: आशुतोष शशाँक शेखर
❀ मन मेरा मंदिर, शिव मेरी पूजा
❀ शिव भजन
महा शिवरात्रि चालीसा:
❀ शिव चालीसा
❀ पार्वती चालीसा
शिव नामावली:
❀ श्री शिवसहस्रनामावली
❀ श्रीरुद्राष्टकम्
❀ शिव शतनाम-नामावली स्तोत्रम्!
महा शिवरात्रि कथा:
❀ महा शिवरात्रि पूजन कथा
❀ श्री सोमनाथ ज्योतिर्लिंग प्रादुर्भाव पौराणिक कथा
❀ श्री नागेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग उत्पत्ति पौराणिक कथा
❀ श्री त्रंबकेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग उत्पत्ति पौराणिक कथा
❀ श्री भीमशंकर ज्योतिर्लिंग उत्पत्ति पौराणिक कथा
❀ हिरण्यगर्भ दूधेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग प्रादुर्भाव पौराणिक कथा
❀ गोपेश्वर महादेव की लीला
शिव मंदिर:
❀ द्वादश(12) शिव ज्योतिर्लिंग
❀ दिल्ली के प्रसिद्ध शिव मंदिर
❀ सोमनाथ के प्रमुख सिद्ध मंदिर
❀ भुवनेश्वर के विश्व प्रसिद्ध मंदिर
ब्लॉग:
❀ रुद्राभिषेक क्या है?
❀ महाशिवरात्रि को महासिद्धिदात्री क्यों कहा जाता है?
❀ महाशिवरात्रि में क्यों उजागर रहते हैं लोग?
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