As she was dying, Sati asked this boon of Hari, that she might remain devoted to the feet of Shiva in every successive birth. On this account she was born again as Parvati (lit. daughter of a mountain) in the house of Himachala (the deity presiding over the Himalaya mountain).

Ever since Uma was born in the house of the Mountain King, the place became an abode of perfect prosperity and success. Sages built beautiful retreats here and there and the monarch of the mountains assigned them fit places to dwell in.

Young trees, flourishing in their different varieties, were endowed with never-failing flowers and fruits, and mines of manifold precious gems appeared on that beautiful mountain.

All the rivers flowed with the purest water; birds, beasts and bees were all equally joyous. All animals laid aside their natural enmities, and all those who dwelt on the mountain loved one another.

With the advent of Girija (a synonym of Parvati) the mountain (Himalaya) wore a cheerful look just as devotion to Rama lights up the face of a votary. Every day brought a new festivity to the king’s palace, and Brahma and all the gods sang his glory.

On hearing all the news, Narada went to the house of Himachala to see the festive scene. The Mountain King (the presiding deity of the Himalayas) received him with great honour, bathed the sage’s feet and led him to an honourable seat.

He and his wife bowed their heads before the sage’s feet and had their whole mansion sprinkled with the water hallowed by his feet. Himachala extolled all his good fortune and, summoning his daughter, set her before the sage’s feet.