Shiva Gauri: Search for True Love

"Time has come to leave my love..." Lord Shiva softly spoke, stroking her head with intense affection. Gauri looked up into his eyes, a deep anguish reflecting on her countenance, but without saying anything bent down to touch his feet. He held her up in his arms and again putting her hand on his heart, with tear filled eyes told her lovingly, "You are the lotus of my heart, your place is here... not at my feet, Gauri..." He showered deep kisses over every part of her face. She too with the same intensity reciprocated his immense love. Bidding a final farewell to her beloved with love soaked eyes, Gauri left for the mortal land...