~~OM~~

So Markandeya went off to do tapasya. He began to worship Shiva everyday, 24 hours a day. He recited the Mahamritunjaya Mantra, the Mantra which gives victory over death. At the appointed time for Markandeya to die, Yama, the God of Death, came to take Markandeya, but Markandeya was completely absorbed in samadhi.

Then Shiva appeared and said to the God of Death,“You cannot take him because he is praying to me with pure devotion. He is totally surrendered in worship. Whoever attains that quality of attention is freed from death."

Yama replied, “But it is my duty to take him. What shall I do? Shiva said, “No. You cannot take him. He will come with me.”

At this time the Divine Mother appeared. She said to Yama, “You cannot take him. He has other karma to perform. I will give him a boon.” She told Markandeya, “You will write about me and share that knowledge with all of humanity so they will understand how they can be united with me. When they will know me, they will try be with me all of the time.”

So Markandeya was saved and he went off to do tapasya and realized the Divine Mother. After his realization he wrote the Chandi Path.

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