Andhak
World first incest relationship. Andhskasur, son of goddess parvati, who had the boon that he will be dead only after he had sexual intercourse with his own mother. That's why Parvati had sex with her own son.
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First incest relationship was between godess parvati and her son andhakasur. Your story is actually story of parvati and andhakasur
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parvati had lust on andhakasur once when she saw him naked bathing under waterfall. She remember that he is her own son and so it is nothing bad to have intimate relationship with her son. They started coming close together and decided to spent life away from himalaya into the dense forests of ravan’s lanka.
Parvati in heaven
At the center of the battlefield stood Śiva.
Their weapons met.
Thunder rolled across the mountains.
Andhaka fell once.
Then rose.
Again.
And again.
Finally Śiva's weapon pierced him.
Andhaka looked toward the mountain.
Pārvatī stood there.
Their eyes met.
There was no desire now.
Only recognition.
Only love of a different kind.
Only the terrible tenderness of a son seeing his mother for the first time without blindness.
He smiled.
"Mother."
Pārvatī closed her eyes.
Andhaka fell.
The darkness ended.
The Second Birth of Andhaka — Expanded Version
After Andhaka's death, Śiva sees that the demon's greatest tragedy was not simply his blindness, but that he had grown up separated from the mother who could have taught him love before desire and possession distorted his understanding.
Śiva therefore grants him another birth.
Birth
High in the Himalayas, where snow-covered peaks rose above deep forests of deodar and birch, Pārvatī lived in a secluded mountain dwelling surrounded by nature.
A waterfall descended through the rocks nearby, its continuous roar mingling with the sound of mountain winds. During the day, sunlight touched the distant peaks; at night, the valley was illuminated by moonlight reflected from the snow. The walls of the Himalayan cave seemed to hold an ancient celebration of desire. Between carved lotus flowers and curling vines were paintings of Kāma and Rati, their bodies posed in intimate embraces beneath flowering trees. Their faces were turned toward one another with unmistakable tenderness, while the flowing lines of the paintings emphasized beauty, attraction and the closeness between lovers.
Other murals showed celestial couples reclining together beneath moonlit skies, surrounded by flowering creepers, peacocks and dancing apsaras. Some figures were partially draped in translucent fabrics, while others were portrayed in traditional artistic poses associated with love, fertility and spring. The imagery became especially striking at night. Oil lamps flickered against the stone walls, causing the painted figures to appear to move with the shifting shadows. Gold ornaments, flowing hair, flowers and intertwined forms caught the warm light, giving the cave an atmosphere that was simultaneously sacred, romantic and sensuous. At the center of one wall stood Kāma and Rati beneath a flowering tree. Kāma held his beloved close while Rati leaned toward him, their bodies portrayed in an intimate embrace suggesting desire, affection and creation as inseparable forces. Their flowing garments and intertwined forms emphasized the closeness of the divine lovers, while lotus blossoms surrounded them like symbols of fertility and renewal.
The dwelling was warm despite the cold outside. Oil lamps burned beside the walls, while fragrant herbs and sandalwood gave the air a gentle scent. During her pregnancy, Pārvatī was cared for with warm herbal baths, nourishing food and traditional oil massages. Outside the labor chamber, beneath the Himalayan moonlight, Kāma and Rati sought fucking sex. They regarded Pārvatī's divine motherhood as an auspicious sign of fertility and new life, and their own union was seen as a prayer that they too might someday welcome a child. The waterfall echoed through the valley while the two lovers remained together in private, celebrating love, creation and the promise of new life.
Deer sometimes appeared at the edge of the forest, while birds nested among the trees and Nandi remained nearby like a silent guardian. The surrounding wilderness seemed unusually peaceful, as though the mountains themselves were protecting the child who was about to be born. Pārvatī's pregnancy was unlike any ordinary pregnancy. She carried not merely a child but the returning soul of Andhaka. The sages said that the child had returned to the very source from which his first existence had arisen. The sages had summoned Dhanvantari, the divine physician, and the Ashwini Kumars, the celestial healers, to personally oversee Pārvatī's labor. Dhanvantari and the Ashwini Kumars remained beside Pārvatī throughout the labor. They appeared as timeless divine physicians, unclothed in the austere manner of ancient ascetic imagery, their forms treated without sensual emphasis. Sacred ornaments and ritual marks distinguished them, while the warm light of the oil lamps outlined their figures against the stone walls. Their attention remained entirely upon Pārvatī and the safe delivery of Andhaka.
Dhanvantari examined Pārvatī calmly, observing her breathing, pulse and condition as the contractions progressed. The Ashwini Kumars monitored the mother and unborn child, carefully observing the progression of labor and Andhaka's descent. Their presence brought an unusual sense of reassurance to the chamber.
One of the Ashwini Kumars placed a hand gently upon Pārvatī's abdomen, feeling the changing position of the child as another contraction passed.
Dhanvantari instructed the attendants to prepare warm water, clean cloths, medicines and the equipment required for the birth.
"The mother is strong," Dhanvantari said. "But this child carries an extraordinary destiny. We shall remain beside her until the birth is complete."
Her pregnancy unfolded like this:
- Early pregnancy: Moonlight fell softly across Pārvatī's face, illuminating the red bindi between her brows. Her earrings and bangles caught the light whenever she moved, while the color on her fingernails gleamed faintly in the darkness. She still appeared regal and composed, unaware of how difficult the coming months would become. Pārvatī experienced unusual exhaustion and waves of nausea. The sages realized that this was no ordinary child—the soul of the former Andhaka carried an immense spiritual burden. Her body underwent the familiar physiological changes of pregnancy: hormonal signals supported implantation and development of the placenta, while rising pregnancy hormones contributed to nausea, fatigue and changes in appetite. Her circulating blood volume also gradually increased to support the growing fetus and placenta.
- Middle months: The child grew rapidly, and Pārvatī increasingly needed periods of rest. As the uterus enlarged, it gradually occupied more of the abdominal cavity. The growing uterus displaced nearby organs and placed increasing pressure on the bladder, so Pārvatī sometimes needed to urinate more frequently. The fetus also began changing position repeatedly as it grew and moved within the amniotic fluid.
- Later pregnancy: As the months passed, the elaborate perfection of her appearance gradually gave way to the practical reality of pregnancy. Her hair was more frequently left loose, her ornaments were lighter, and she often rested with her feet elevated after exhausting days. The weight became enormous. Pārvatī experienced backache, difficulty sleeping, breathlessness and painful contractions. Her center of gravity shifted as the uterus became increasingly heavy. The pelvic floor carried greater weight, while pressure from the uterus on the bladder became more pronounced. Irregular uterine tightenings—Braxton Hicks contractions—became increasingly noticeable.
Yet she refused to abandon the child, saying that this time Andhaka would not be separated from his mother.
The Beginning of Labor
The final days were different. Night had fallen when the first truly powerful contractions began. Nearby, a waterfall thundered continuously through the mountains. Its deep rushing sound filled the darkness, sometimes drowning out the attendants' quieter voices. As the preparations for Pārvatī's labor continued, an aged astrologer arrived at the mountain dwelling. The astrologer studied the stars for a long time. He traced the positions of the planets, examined the lunar constellation under which Pārvatī's child would be born, and then became unusually quiet.
At last, he looked toward Pārvatī.
“Mother Goddess,” he said slowly, “this child's destiny is unlike that of an ordinary child.”
Pārvatī asked, “What do you see?”
The astrologer hesitated before answering.
“I see that his life will be filled with separation, return and transformation. He will lose his way, wander through darkness, and eventually find his way back to the woman from whom his second life began.”
Pārvatī placed her hand protectively over her unborn child.
“And who will that woman be?”
The astrologer looked directly at her.
“You.”
The chamber became silent.
“The stars show something even stranger,” he continued. “One day, Pārvatī herself will marry Andhaka. Their destinies will become bound together in a way that no ordinary marriage can explain.”
Pārvatī stared at him, unable to speak.
“Do you mean this child will become my husband?”
The astrologer slowly nodded.
“That is what the stars appear to say. But remember—the stars reveal possibilities, not the meaning behind them. Perhaps the marriage will be literal. Perhaps it will represent the joining of two destinies that have been separated and reunited.”
He looked once more at the constellation.
“Whatever the meaning, Andhaka's life will eventually bring him back to you. The bond between you will become the central mystery of his destiny.”
Pārvatī lowered her eyes toward her unborn child.
For the first time, the joy of his approaching birth was mixed with uncertainty.
Outside, the Himalayan wind moved through the trees, and the distant waterfall continued to roar beneath the moon.
The prophecy had been spoken. Andhaka had not yet entered the world, yet the stars had already written a mysterious future around his name.
Pārvatī's bangles trembled whenever another contraction seized her. She closed her eyes and concentrated on her breathing.
The pains became stronger and more regular. As Pārvatī's labor progressed, Dhanvantari and the Ashwini Kumars remained beside her throughout the entire delivery. They did not merely prepare the chamber and leave; they personally observed the progression of labor from the first powerful contractions until Andhaka's birth.
Dhanvantari carefully monitored Pārvatī's condition, periodically assessing her pulse, breathing, strength and response to the contractions. The Ashwini Kumars watched the progression of the baby's descent and position, while the attendants followed their instructions and prepared whatever was required.
As the contractions became stronger, the divine physicians remained calm and attentive. When Pārvatī needed to change position, they helped the attendants support her. When she became exhausted, they allowed her time to recover between contractions. When the baby's descent accelerated, their attention became increasingly focused on the approaching birth. They remained present during the rupture of the membranes, the pushing stage and crowning. They continued observing both mother and child as Andhaka's head descended, rotated and was finally delivered, followed by his shoulders and the remainder of his body.
Even after Andhaka was born, Dhanvantari and the Ashwini Kumars did not leave. They remained beside Pārvatī while the placenta was delivered, the bleeding was assessed, the placenta was examined and Pārvatī's condition was monitored during the first part of her recovery.
Only when mother and newborn were stable did the three physicians finally step back.
The onset of true labor was marked by regular, painful uterine contractions accompanied by progressive cervical change. Unlike the earlier irregular tightenings, these contractions gradually became longer, stronger and closer together. During a contraction Pārvatī's abdomen became firm as the uterine muscle contracted; between contractions it softened again.
Pārvatī concentrated on her breathing as another powerful contraction gathered. She closed her eyes, steadied herself, and waited for the wave to crest.
When it came, she gripped the bedding and breathed through it.
The attendants encouraged her, reminding her to rest between contractions.
The first stage of labor was divided into a latent phase and an active phase. During the latent phase, the cervix gradually softened, shortened and began to open. As labor became established, cervical dilation accelerated. Contemporary obstetric definitions generally place the beginning of active labor at approximately 6 cm of dilation rather than assuming that the entire process proceeds at one constant rate.
The birth progressed slowly.
With each successive contraction, Andhaka moved farther downward.
Pārvatī's exhaustion became overwhelming, but the thought that she was finally bringing her child into the world gave her the strength to continue.
Cervical Effacement and Dilation
The contractions became stronger and more regular.
Each contraction originated in the muscular wall of the uterus. The upper uterine muscle contracted strongly while the lower uterine segment became progressively thinner and more accommodating. This helped direct the fetus downward toward the cervix.
Meanwhile, the cervix underwent effacement. It gradually changed from a relatively thick structure into a much thinner rim of tissue. At the same time, the cervical opening progressively enlarged.
Pārvatī rested between contractions. Another contraction came. Pārvatī gripped the bedding, and her bangles struck softly against one another. Her painted fingernails pressed into the fabric as she gathered her strength.
Outside, the waterfall continued its relentless rhythm.
Then another contraction came.
Early dilation proceeded gradually. As labor became active, the cervical opening enlarged progressively until it reached complete dilation—approximately 10 cm. Only after complete dilation could the second stage of labor begin.
Another contraction.
Pārvatī breathed deeply.
The pressure was becoming intense.
Descent of Andhaka
Meanwhile, Andhaka's position changed.
His head descended from the uterus toward the maternal pelvis. This descent was not a single downward movement but a progressive sequence occurring over many contractions. The presenting part moved lower relative to the mother's pelvic landmarks as the uterus contracted and Pārvatī's efforts increased.
The baby's head also adjusted its position during descent. Because the maternal pelvis is not a simple straight tube, the fetal head normally rotates so that its dimensions become better aligned with the available space. The head could therefore descend, flex, rotate and descend again rather than simply moving straight downward.
Pārvatī's exhaustion became profound.
But every time she felt another contraction, she gathered herself again. Maternal movements during labor: As the contractions intensified, Pārvatī's body instinctively searched for positions that reduced the pressure and helped her cope with the descending child. She did not remain completely still. During one contraction she bent both knees and widened her legs, while between contractions she relaxed them again.
The attendants supported her legs as she adjusted her posture. She shifted her weight from one side to the other and repeatedly changed the angle of her pelvis. At times she raised her hips slightly from the bedding, held that position while the contraction was strongest, and then lowered herself again when it passed.
These movements altered the orientation of her pelvis and allowed her to respond to the changing pressure produced by Andhaka's descent. As his head moved deeper into the pelvis, Pārvatī sometimes drew her knees upward and outward, creating a more stable position for pushing.
Another contraction began.
Pārvatī instinctively bent her knees, spread her legs, and tilted her pelvis, breathing deeply as the pressure increased.
She gripped the attendants' hands and shifted her hips slightly forward and backward. When the contraction reached its peak, she lifted her hips once more and bore down. As the contraction faded, she lowered them and rested, breathing heavily before the next wave arrived.
With successive contractions, the baby's head descended farther. Pārvatī's movements became increasingly instinctive: she widened her knees, adjusted her hips, and alternated between resting positions and positions in which she could bear down more effectively.
Near the end of the first stage, the pressure in her pelvis had become intense. She could feel that something had changed. The contractions were no longer merely painful waves; they were accompanied by a powerful downward pressure as Andhaka's head moved through the maternal pelvis.
Pārvatī closed her eyes and gathered herself.
Another contraction came. Pārvatī's voice rose with the next contraction, but the sound was partly swallowed by the roar of the waterfall. Moonlight entered through the opening in the chamber and flashed briefly across her ornaments as she shifted position.
She raised her hips slightly, drew her knees upward and outward, and pushed.
The attendants encouraged her to breathe.
When the contraction ended, she slowly relaxed her legs and lowered her hips. She remained exhausted for several moments before the next contraction began.
The pattern repeated.
Contraction. Pressure. Movement. Pushing. Rest.
With every cycle, Andhaka descended a little farther. As the hours passed, the attendants also kept track of Pārvatī's urination. Prolonged labor, increasing pressure from the enlarged uterus and the baby's descent could all affect bladder function. They helped her use the toilet when she was able and monitored the amount and appearance of her urine. If she became unable to empty her bladder adequately, a urinary catheter could be used temporarily under appropriate clinical circumstances.
Rupture of the Membranes
Then, during one particularly strong contraction, Pārvatī felt a sudden release of fluid. Ashwini Kumars observe fetal descent.
The amniotic membranes had ruptured. The fluid that had surrounded Andhaka throughout pregnancy flowed away through the birth canal. This was the fictional moment at which the "waters broke." In ordinary labor, spontaneous rupture of membranes can occur before or during active labor.
The attendants cleaned the area and continued monitoring her.
The fluid was predominantly clear, although its appearance could vary. The amount released could be substantial because the amniotic sac had surrounded the fetus throughout pregnancy.
At the same time, Pārvatī noticed an increase in vaginal mucus. The mucus plug that had helped seal the cervix during pregnancy was being displaced as the cervix effaced and dilated.
Some of the mucus was streaked with blood. This "bloody show" can occur because small cervical blood vessels are disrupted as the cervix changes. A small amount of blood-tinged discharge can therefore accompany normal labor, whereas heavy or rapidly increasing bleeding would be concerning rather than an expected feature of uncomplicated birth.
Pārvatī understood that the birth was close.
The Pushing Stage
Eventually the cervix became completely dilated.
The second stage of labor had begun. The cervix was now fully open, Andhaka had descended deeply into the pelvis, and Pārvatī could begin active pushing together with her uterine contractions.
Another contraction gathered.
Pārvatī closed her eyes.
She breathed deeply.
Then she pushed.
The force came from two sources: the involuntary contractions of the uterus and Pārvatī's voluntary bearing-down effort. Together they increased pressure on the descending fetus and helped move Andhaka farther through the maternal pelvis.
Another contraction.
She pushed again.
With every successful effort, Andhaka descended a little farther. His head became progressively lower, and pressure increased in the tissues of the pelvic floor.
Pārvatī cried out from the effort. Hours of labor had transformed her appearance. Her hair had come loose, perspiration covered her forehead, and the ornaments that had looked immaculate earlier were now slightly displaced. Yet the red bindi remained clearly visible beneath the moonlight.
Dhanvantari guides the attendants. The attendants encouraged her.
"Slowly. Breathe. Again."
Crowning
Another contraction arrived.
Pārvatī pushed.
Andhaka's head descended until it began to remain visible at the vaginal opening during the contraction. This stage is known as crowning.
The birth canal did not suddenly "open." It is a distensible, muscular birth canal whose walls normally lie close together but can expand considerably during childbirth. As Andhaka's head descended from the uterus, through the cervix and into the vaginal canal, pressure gradually stretched the vaginal walls and the surrounding pelvic tissues.
As the head approached the vaginal opening, the opening progressively widened. Its normally narrow, collapsed shape became more circular and then increasingly oval as the baby's head pressed against it. The surrounding tissues became thinner and more taut, while the opening expanded around the advancing head.
During crowning, the baby's head remained visible at the opening rather than retreating completely between contractions. With each contraction and maternal push, a little more of the head emerged, causing the opening to stretch further. The tissues surrounding it accommodated the increasing diameter of the baby's head through a combination of elasticity, gradual stretching, and relaxation. Once the head was completely delivered, it rotated to align the shoulders with the mother's pelvis. The vaginal canal and opening then accommodated the passage of the shoulders, after which the remainder of the body followed relatively quickly.
Small amounts of blood-tinged mucus or blood can occur during this process because the cervix and surrounding tissues contain many small blood vessels. Heavy bleeding, however, would not be considered a normal consequence of uncomplicated vaginal birth.
Pārvatī rested briefly. Dhanvantari guides the attendants.
Another contraction gathered. Pārvatī breathed deeply, gathered her remaining strength and pushed.
Outside, the waterfall roared beneath the moon.
Inside, the attendants waited for the child's arrival.
She pushed.
The tissues surrounding the vaginal opening and perineum stretched further to accommodate the advancing head. This stretching was dynamic: the configuration of the birth canal changed continuously according to the position, flexion and rotation of the baby's head.
Birth of the Head
Pārvatī pushed once more.
The baby's head advanced farther through the birth canal and emerged. The head then underwent restitution, a small rotation that helped bring it back into alignment with the shoulders.
For a moment, Andhaka's face was visible.
Pārvatī could barely believe that the long ordeal was almost finished. Ashwini Kumars and Dhanvantari all three remain present.
Another contraction came.
She pushed.
The shoulders then rotated into an orientation that allowed them to pass through the maternal pelvis. One shoulder emerged, followed by the other. Once the shoulders had passed, the remainder of the body followed relatively quickly.
The chest emerged.
Then the abdomen.
Then the pelvis and legs.
Andhaka was born.
For several moments the chamber was silent.
Then the newborn cried.
His first cry marked the transition from fetal life supported by the placenta to independent breathing. His lungs expanded and began exchanging oxygen directly with the air.
Pārvatī's eyes filled with tears.
She reached for him.
The First Moments After Birth
The attendants carefully placed the newborn against Pārvatī.
She held him against her heart.
Her own physiology was undergoing another dramatic transition. The placenta had been delivered only after the birth, but the hormonal environment of pregnancy was already beginning to change. After placental delivery, estrogen and progesterone levels fall sharply, allowing prolactin to support milk production.
Oxytocin continued to play an important role. It promoted further uterine contractions, helping the uterus become firm and helping compress the blood vessels at the former placental attachment site. It also participated in the milk-ejection reflex and maternal bonding.
Pārvatī looked down at Andhaka.
"This time, my child, you will never be lost."
Andhaka's crying gradually stopped.
Delivery of the Placenta
The birth of the baby was followed by the third stage of labor.
The placenta still remained inside Pārvatī's uterus. After the baby was born, continued uterine contractions caused the placenta to separate from the uterine wall. Once separated, it passed through the birth canal and was delivered.
Some bleeding accompanied this process. This was expected because blood vessels that had supplied the placenta had been connected directly to the uterine wall. As the uterus contracted, its muscle fibers compressed those vessels, helping control blood loss. The attendants did not rely solely on appearance to judge the blood loss. They observed the amount of blood collected on the clean cloths and absorbent materials beneath Pārvatī and watched for any sudden increase in bleeding. They also repeatedly assessed her pulse, blood pressure, breathing and general condition. Dhanvantari supervises blood loss and uterine contraction.
The distinction was important: some bleeding was expected after delivery, but rapidly increasing blood loss, dizziness, faintness, a racing pulse or falling blood pressure could indicate postpartum hemorrhage and would require immediate treatment
The attendants carefully examined the placenta after it was delivered. They inspected both the maternal and fetal surfaces and checked that the placenta appeared complete. They also examined the membranes to ensure that no substantial portion appeared to have remained inside the uterus.
A complete placenta was important because retained placental tissue could interfere with normal uterine contraction and increase the risk of continued bleeding. Once the attendants were satisfied that the placenta and membranes were complete, they turned their attention back to Pārvatī.
Once the placenta had been delivered and Pārvatī's condition was stable, the attendants performed a careful examination of the tissues around the birth canal. They looked for any tears or other injury resulting from the baby's passage.
If a significant tear had been present, it could have required repair with sutures. In Pārvatī's case, the attendants examined the tissues carefully under the light of the oil lamps and determined whether any repair was necessary. They then cleaned the area and continued monitoring her bleeding and uterine contraction.
Then they turned their attention to Andhaka's umbilical cord.
The newborn's umbilical cord connects to the placenta.
In the fictional mythology, the cord represented the physical connection between Andhaka and Pārvatī.
The attendants waited until its final pulsations had ceased.
Then the senior attendant tied it securely and cut it with the consecrated golden blade.
In ordinary childbirth, cutting the cord ends the newborn's physical connection with the placenta. The remaining umbilical stump stays attached to the baby's abdomen temporarily and later dries and separates naturally.
But Andhaka's birth was not ordinary.
When the golden blade touched the cord, it did not bleed.
Instead, a stream of golden light travelled along it.
The light passed from Pārvatī toward Andhaka.
Then it disappeared into his heart.
The sages understood.
The physical connection had ended.
The spiritual connection had not.
Postpartum Medical Examination
Once the placenta had been delivered and Pārvatī's condition was stable, Dhanvantari explained that a careful postpartum examination was necessary.
At this moment, Kāmadeva and Rati were finally allowed to enter the labor room.
They entered quietly.
Rati looked immediately toward Pārvatī and the newborn.
Kāmadeva stood respectfully near her.
Jaya, Laxmi and Ragini prepared the examination area.
Dhanvantari explained that the examination would assess the tissues around the birth canal for tears, swelling, bruising or other injury and would also help determine whether any repair was required.
Pārvatī remained lying comfortably with her knees bent.
Jaya supported one leg.
Laxmi supported the other.
At Dhanvantari's instruction, Pārvatī spread her legs sufficiently for the clinical examination.
Ragini adjusted the oil lamps so that the area could be properly visualized.
Dhanvantari first inspected the external genital and perineal tissues for swelling, bruising, bleeding or visible tears.
Pārvatī was asked to lift her hips slightly so that Jaya and Laxmi could adjust the clean cloth beneath her.
Once the cloth was positioned, she lowered her hips again.
Dhanvantari continued the examination.
He assessed the vaginal opening and surrounding tissues for trauma caused by the baby's passage.
The examination remained entirely clinical.
Rati watched quietly, understanding that the physicians were ensuring Pārvatī's safety after childbirth.
Kāmadeva also remained silent.
Dhanvantari instructed Pārvatī to relax her hips.
She did so.
The Ashwini Kumars checked her pulse, breathing, general condition and bleeding.
When closer examination of the birth canal was medically necessary, Dhanvantari proceeded carefully and explained each step beforehand.
Pārvatī bent her knees and kept her legs supported.
At one point she was asked to raise her hips slightly so that the physician could obtain a clearer view of the perineal tissues.
Jaya and Laxmi supported her.
Ragini kept the surrounding cloth properly positioned.
After the examination, Pārvatī lowered her hips and relaxed her legs.
Dhanvantari examined the tissues carefully for lacerations and assessed whether any repair was necessary.
No significant injury was found.
"The mother is stable," Dhanvantari said.
The attendants cleaned the area and replaced the soiled bedding with fresh cloth.
Pārvatī lowered her hips, relaxed her legs and drew the blanket around herself.
Her bindi remained on her forehead.
Her bangles rested against her wrists.
Her mangalsutra lay against her chest.
She immediately reached for Andhaka.
The newborn was placed against her.
Final Postpartum Assessment
Dhanvantari performed one final assessment.
He checked Pārvatī's pulse, breathing, uterine firmness and bleeding.
The Ashwini Kumars examined the newborn and confirmed that Andhaka was breathing normally and responding appropriately.
Jaya ensured that Pārvatī had water.
Laxmi arranged the blankets.
Ragini kept the newborn warm.
Kāmadeva approached Pārvatī.
Rati followed him.
Rati gently touched Andhaka's tiny hand.
"He is beautiful," she whispered.
Pārvatī smiled.
"He has come home."
Kāmadeva looked toward the newborn.
"In his first life, he knew desire without understanding love."
Rati looked at Pārvatī.
"And now?"
Pārvatī held Andhaka closer.
"Now he will learn both."Postpartum Pārvatī
Pārvatī was utterly exhausted.
Her body had endured pregnancy, hours of labor and the birth itself.
Her uterus was now contracting repeatedly to become smaller and firmer. This process, together with hormonal changes and healing at the placental attachment site, marked the beginning of postpartum recovery.
She felt weak and thirsty.
The attendants monitored her bleeding carefully. Normal postpartum discharge, called lochia, initially contains a significant amount of blood and is known as lochia rubra. Over subsequent days it normally becomes progressively lighter as the uterine lining heals.
Her bladder also required attention. After prolonged labor, temporary changes in bladder sensation and pelvic-floor function can occur, while the postpartum uterus and surrounding tissues can continue to create pressure. The attendants therefore helped her empty her bladder and observed that her urine output remained normal.
Yet Pārvatī refused to release her newborn.
The attendants carefully placed Andhaka upon her, and she held him against her heart.
The Beginning of Lactation
The hormonal transition continued. During pregnancy, high estrogen and progesterone levels had prepared the breasts for lactation while limiting full milk production. Following delivery of the placenta, those hormone levels fell, allowing prolactin to act more strongly on the mammary glands.
The first secretion was colostrum rather than mature milk. Colostrum is produced in relatively small quantities and is rich in antibodies, immune factors and nutrients suited to the newborn's earliest needs.
When Andhaka suckled, sensory signals from the breast stimulated the release of oxytocin, which helped eject milk from the mammary glands. The same hormone also reinforced the powerful physiological bond between mother and newborn.
Pārvatī looked down at him.
She had carried him.
She had endured the labor that brought him into the world. When Andhaka finally cried, everything seemed suddenly quiet. The waterfall continued in the distance, but Pārvatī heard only her newborn's voice.
Her ornaments were disordered, her hair was loose and her painted nails were no longer pristine. None of that mattered.
Now she held him safely in her arms.
She whispered:
"You have come home."
The child became quiet.
Outside, the first light of dawn touched the mountains.
The demon who had once lived in blindness had been given another beginning.
In his first life, Andhaka had been separated from his mother and had mistaken possession for love.
In his second life, he had returned to the very source from which he had come.
He was born from darkness into light, from separation into belonging, and from blindness into the knowledge that he was loved.
And this time, Pārvatī would make certain that he never forgot it.
Indra spoke privately with Parvati. He had been surprised by her unexpected arrival in Heaven and wanted to understand the purpose of her visit.
"Parvati," Indra asked, "you have come to Heaven for a particular reason. Tell me what has brought you here."
Parvati lowered her eyes for a moment before answering.
"I have not come here for myself alone, Indra. I have come because of what Shiva has instructed me to do."
Indra listened carefully.
"And what has Shiva asked of you?"
Parvati explained that a divine circumstance had arisen concerning Andhaka. According to the prophecy known to them, Andhaka was destined to be reborn, and his next birth would be through Parvati. Shiva had therefore instructed her to seek the conditions necessary for that rebirth.
"Shiva has told me that Andhaka will be reborn as my child," Parvati said. "For that reason, I have come to Heaven seeking your assistance. I must become pregnant so that the rebirth can take place."
Indra was taken aback by the seriousness of her words.
"You mean that this is not simply your personal desire for a child?"
"No," Parvati replied. "It is connected with a divine purpose. Shiva sent me here because I require assistance and guidance, and I believed that you would be able to help me."
Indra considered the matter before responding.
"If pregnancy is necessary for this purpose, then it should be approached carefully. Even in matters involving the gods, the health of the mother cannot be disregarded."
Parvati nodded.
"That is why I have come to you. I want to know whether my body is capable of sustaining a pregnancy and whether there is anything that should be examined beforehand."
Indra understood her request more clearly now.
"You should therefore be examined by a physician rather than relying upon assumptions," he said. "I shall have Dhanvantari summoned. He can explain what must be assessed and whether any medical concerns need attention."
Parvati agreed.
"I accept that. I want the matter examined properly."
Indra then instructed the attendant to summon Dhanvantari, the divine physician. The dasi bowed and departed to bring him to Parvati.
Thus, before the physician's arrival, Indra understood that Parvati's request was connected not merely with motherhood, but with the prophecy concerning Andhaka's rebirth and Shiva's instructions.
Dhanvantari arrived at Indra's request and was received with due respect. He explained that Parvati's examination would be conducted strictly as a physician's assessment, with her dignity and privacy protected throughout.
"Because you have come seeking advice about pregnancy," he said, "I will assess the reproductive system as a physician would. Some parts can be evaluated by physical examination, while others require additional investigations."
He began with a general medical assessment. He asked about Parvati's menstrual history—when menstruation had begun, whether her cycles were regular, how long bleeding usually lasted, whether she experienced significant pain, and whether there had been any unusual bleeding or discharge.
Dhanvantari continued his explanation after Parvati had been given privacy and had composed herself.
Parvati listened attentively.
"The uterus is the organ in which a pregnancy develops," Dhanvantari explained. "The cervix forms its lower opening, while the ovaries are responsible for releasing eggs and producing reproductive hormones. The fallopian tubes provide the pathway through which an egg normally travels toward the uterus."
Indra asked, "Can all of these organs be examined directly?"
"Not all of them by an ordinary physical examination," Dhanvantari replied. "The uterus and ovaries can be assessed through appropriate imaging, while the function of the reproductive system can also be evaluated through menstrual history and tests of ovulation. The openness of the fallopian tubes requires a separate fertility investigation."
"And what would you learn from such an examination?" Indra asked.
"We could look for structural abnormalities of the uterus or ovaries, ovarian cysts, evidence of conditions that might interfere with conception, or other abnormalities. But no single examination can determine with certainty whether a woman will become pregnant."
He turned toward Parvati.
"Your fertility is not determined simply by the appearance of your reproductive organs. Ovulation, the condition of the uterus and fallopian tubes, age, general health, and the fertility of the male partner can all contribute."
Parvati asked, "So if my organs appear normal, pregnancy is possible?"
"Yes," Dhanvantari answered, "but possible does not mean guaranteed. If pregnancy does not occur despite regular attempts, both partners should be evaluated rather than assuming that the problem lies with the woman."
Indra considered his words carefully.
"Then the proper course is not merely to examine Parvati?"
"Correct," Dhanvantari said. "A responsible physician considers the couple as a whole. If conception is desired, we first understand the menstrual cycle and determine whether ovulation appears to be occurring. If there is reason for further investigation, the uterus and ovaries can be assessed, the fallopian tubes can be evaluated when appropriate, and the male partner's fertility can also be investigated."
Parvati looked relieved by the explanation.
Parvati entered the physician's chamber wearing her traditional ornaments. Her bindi, mangalsutra, and bangles remained in place, while Dhanvantari explained that only the clothing necessary for a medical examination would need to be adjusted. She was given privacy and a cloth covering throughout the examination.
Dhanvantari explained the procedure to Parvati before beginning. He obtained her consent and emphasized that she could ask him to stop at any time.
"Parvati, I will begin by examining the external genital region and the vaginal opening. I will look for inflammation, swelling, lesions, abnormal discharge, or other signs that could indicate a medical problem. I will tell you before each part of the examination."
Parvati agreed.
"Parvati, please lie comfortably on the examination table. Bend your knees and allow your hips and thighs to remain relaxed. I will position the examination drape so that only the area necessary for the examination is exposed."
Indra remained beside the table as Parvati's support person. When Dhanvantari asked for a slight change in pelvic position, Parvati adjusted herself with his guidance. Indra helped steady her shoulders and upper body so that she could remain comfortable.
Parvati was positioned supine on the examination table with the hips supported and the knees flexed. A sterile drape was used to maintain privacy. Her traditional ornaments, including the mangalsutra and bangles, were left undisturbed because they were not relevant to the examination.
Indra was asked to position her comfortably on the examination table, with her thighs positioned appropriately for the examination. Dhanvantari maintained a professional distance and used adequate lighting. The external genital area and vaginal opening were inspected systematically. He noted the appearance of the surrounding tissue, looking for redness, swelling, irritation, discharge, or other abnormalities. He did not rely upon appearance alone; he explained that a normal-looking vaginal opening could not establish fertility.
"The external tissues appear normal," he said. "I see no obvious inflammation, lesion, bleeding, or abnormal discharge. But the vagina is only one part of the reproductive system," Dhanvantari explained. "Pregnancy depends on the entire reproductive tract and on ovulation. Your vaginal examination does not by itself determine whether you can become pregnant," he concluded. "We must consider ovulation, the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the fertility of your partner."
He then proceeded with the pelvic examination using standard clinical technique. Parvati's hips remained supported and her thighs were kept in the required examination position. At every stage, Dhanvantari explained what he was doing and stopped whenever Parvati reported discomfort.
He then explained the next stage.
"I will now examine the vaginal canal and cervix. You may experience pressure or mild discomfort. Tell me immediately if you experience significant pain."
A properly lubricated speculum was introduced gently into the vagina. Dhanvantari visualized the vaginal walls and cervix, assessing the mucosa for inflammation, abnormal discharge, bleeding, lesions, or other pathological findings. He did not force the instrument or separate tissue beyond what was medically necessary.
Parvati reported mild discomfort, and Dhanvantari paused to ensure that she was comfortable before continuing.
After removal of the speculum, he performed a bimanual pelvic examination. One hand was placed externally over the lower abdomen while the other assessed the pelvic organs through the vagina. He evaluated the uterus for position, size, mobility, and tenderness and assessed the adnexal regions for tenderness or palpable masses.
"The uterus does not demonstrate obvious tenderness or enlargement on examination," he explained. "There is also no obvious abnormality of the cervix or vaginal canal."
"The uterus is particularly important because it is where an embryo implants and develops," Dhanvantari explained. "The ovaries are equally important because they release the eggs. However, their function cannot be determined simply by looking at the vagina or vaginal opening."
He explained that the ovaries would ordinarily be assessed more accurately with imaging and that the fallopian tubes could require a separate investigation if there were concerns about fertility.
Parvati listened carefully as Dhanvantari completed the examination.
After completing the examination, he allowed Parvati to return her hips and thighs to a comfortable position and provided privacy so that she could dress.
Indra asked, "Does today's examination establish whether Parvati can become pregnant?"
"No," Dhanvantari replied. "It establishes that there is no obvious abnormality on this particular examination. Fertility is a multifactorial process and cannot be determined from examination of the vaginal opening, vagina, cervix, or uterus alone."
Parvati adjusted her clothing and ornaments, straightening her mangalsutra, bangles, and bindi before leaving the examination table. Dhanvantari then recorded his clinical observations and prepared to discuss the findings with her and Indra.
Indra explained that he wanted to make certain that he and Parvati understood the commonly recommended positions for attempting conception.
Parvati brought a medical magazine containing illustrated diagrams of several positions. Dhanvantari examined the medical illustrations Parvati had brought. They showed several commonly described intercourse positions, including:
Face-to-face (missionary): both partners facing one another.
Woman-on-top: the female partner positioned above the male partner.
Rear-entry (often called doggy style): the partners positioned with the male partner behind the female partner.
Side-by-side: both partners lying on their sides facing one another.
Modified side-by-side: both partners positioned on their sides with the male partner behind.
Indra asked, "Is any one of these preferable when trying to conceive?"
Dhanvantari replied, "There is no good evidence that one intercourse position produces a substantially higher pregnancy rate than another. Sperm are capable of moving through the reproductive tract regardless of these external positions."
He pointed to the illustrations one by one.
"The important factors are intercourse during the fertile window, ejaculation into the vagina, adequate sperm production, ovulation, patent fallopian tubes, and a healthy uterus. Comfort and mutual consent should determine which position a couple uses."
Parvati looked at the diagrams again and asked about the fertile period. Parvati asked whether remaining in one particular position afterward would improve conception.
"No," Dhanvantari explained. "Sperm begin moving into the cervical canal soon after ejaculation. There is no established medical requirement to remain in a particular position afterward."
“For conception, there is no medically proven single intercourse position that guarantees pregnancy,” Dhanvantari explained. “The important factors are intercourse during the fertile window, ejaculation in the vagina, regular intercourse, and the reproductive health of both partners.”
The dasi, who had been listening quietly from nearby, stepped forward when Dhanvantari finished explaining the different positions.
"Devi Parvati," she said, opening the magazine, "this is the position I was referring to."
She pointed to the illustrated diagram showing the rear-entry position.
Parvati examined the illustration with curiosity.
The dasi then produced a small portfolio of paintings. The paintings depicted herself and Indra together in private, affectionate moments, rendered in the traditional style of the artists of Heaven. Some showed them embracing, while others portrayed them reclining together.
Parvati looked through the paintings one by one.
"You and Indra?" she asked.
The dasi nodded.
"Yes. These were painted as memories of our time together. They are personal paintings, not medical illustrations."
Parvati looked at the illustration and then at Dhanvantari.
"Does that position actually make conception more likely?"
Dhanvantari glanced at the magazine and then at the paintings. Dhanvantari shook his head.
"No. The fact that certain animals reproduce frequently in a particular posture does not establish that the same posture increases human fertility. Animal reproductive biology differs considerably between species."
"Artistic representations may show how people lived or expressed affection," he said, "but they cannot establish that one particular position is medically superior for conception."
The dasi pointed once more to the magazine illustration.
"I only meant that this was the position we had used."
Parvati nodded thoughtfully and closed the portfolio before returning it to the dasi. Dhanvantari then returned the discussion to the medical question of fertility and the importance of ovulation and the fertile window.
As the days passed in Heaven, Parvati and the dasi began spending more time together. What initially seemed like companionship gradually became something more intimate.
The dasi admired Parvati's strength and kindness, while Parvati found herself increasingly drawn to the dasi's warmth and attentiveness. Their conversations continued long after their duties were finished. Sometimes they simply sat together, speaking quietly about their hopes, fears, and lives.
One evening, the dasi reached for Parvati's hand. Parvati did not pull away. Instead, she gently closed her fingers around the dasi's hand.
"You have become very dear to me," Parvati whispered.
The dasi smiled. "You have become dear to me too."
Their affection deepened. They began sharing tender embraces, lingering touches, and occasional kisses when they were alone. Neither initially knew what to call the feelings developing between them, but both understood that their relationship had moved beyond ordinary friendship.
One evening, Parvati rested her head against the dasi's shoulder.
"I never expected to feel this way," she said.
"Neither did I," the dasi replied.
They looked at one another for a long moment before sharing a gentle kiss.
Their relationship remained private, developing through trust, affection, and mutual tenderness rather than any single moment. For Parvati, the friendship she had found in Heaven had unexpectedly become a source of emotional closeness and romantic love.
The dasi opened a chest containing modern clothing she had brought to Heaven. Parvati was curious, having rarely seen garments of this style.
She helped Parvati choose a modern bra and explained how its straps and fastenings were adjusted for a comfortable fit. Parvati examined the unfamiliar garment with curiosity before trying it on.
Next came the stockings and garter belt. The dasi demonstrated how the garter clips attached to the stockings and helped Parvati adjust them so they remained secure while she walked.
She then showed Parvati several different styles of modern underwear. Parvati chose the style she found most comfortable.
The dasi opened a chest containing modern clothing she had brought to Heaven. Parvati was curious, having rarely seen garments of this style.
She first helped Parvati choose a fitted blouse and a lightweight modern skirt. The dasi explained how each garment was worn and adjusted the straps and fastenings so that everything sat comfortably.
Next came the stockings and garter belt. The dasi carefully demonstrated how the garter clips attached to the stockings and helped Parvati adjust them so they remained secure while she walked.
Parvati laughed when she saw herself in the mirror.
"I hardly recognize myself."
The dasi smiled. "That is the point. You can choose how you wish to present yourself."
She then showed Parvati several different undergarment styles, including a modern high-cut style and a G-string. Parvati examined them with curiosity before choosing what felt most comfortable to her.
Finally, the dasi helped her arrange her hair and jewelry. Parvati retained her bindi, mangalsutra, and bangles, combining the traditional ornaments with the modern clothing.
When Parvati looked at herself again, she smiled.
"It is strange to see the old and the new together."
"Perhaps that is what makes it beautiful," the dasi replied.
Parvati touched her mangalsutra and then looked at the unfamiliar modern garments.
"For once," she said, "I am choosing how I wish to dress."
The dasi smiled and adjusted the final detail of the outfit before the two of them left the chamber together.
With Indra's permission, Parvati and the dasi were allowed to leave Heaven and travel together through the different lokas.
Their journey began in Vaikuntha, where the atmosphere was peaceful and radiant. The two women walked together through the celestial gardens, speaking quietly and admiring the extraordinary surroundings. Their unusual combination of traditional ornaments and modern clothing attracted considerable attention. Some celestial beings looked at them with curiosity, while others whispered among themselves.
From Vaikuntha they travelled onward toward Kailasha. Parvati felt a special sense of familiarity as the sacred mountains came into view. She paused for a moment, looking toward the distant peaks and remembering Shiva's instructions that had brought her on this extraordinary journey.
The dasi stood beside her.
"Are you thinking about returning?"
"Not yet," Parvati replied with a smile. "There is still much of the universe I have never seen."
Their journey then carried them toward Pātāla, where the surroundings became darker and more mysterious. The inhabitants stared openly at the two travellers. Their unfamiliar appearance and celestial origin immediately attracted attention.
Parvati noticed the growing uneasiness.
"We should keep moving," she whispered.
The dasi nodded.
As Parvati and the dasi descended farther into Pātāla, the bright paths of the upper lokas disappeared behind them. A dark cavern opened before them, illuminated only by strange blue flames.
They soon reached a massive gate guarded by several asuras.
"Halt!" the chief guard commanded.
Parvati stopped.
"We seek passage through Pātāla," she said.
The guard looked them over carefully.
"No traveller passes this gate while carrying celestial possessions."
The dasi glanced at Parvati.
"What does that mean?"
The guard pointed toward a stone altar beside the gate.
"Jewelry, ornaments, weapons, valuables, and outer garments must be surrendered before you enter. They will be returned when you leave."
Parvati instinctively touched her mangalsutra. Her bangles and bindi were also symbols she valued deeply.
"Everything?"
"Everything that identifies you as a visitor from the upper worlds."
The atmosphere suddenly became tense. More asuras appeared behind the gate, watching silently.
The dasi whispered, "Perhaps we should turn back."
Before Parvati could answer, the cavern shook. A deep roar echoed through Pātāla.
The guards immediately looked toward the darkness.
"Too late," one of them muttered.
Something enormous was approaching.
The chief guard hurriedly opened a smaller passage.
"Enter. Now."
Parvati and the dasi exchanged a frightened glance before running through the gate. They surrendered their travel possessions and ornaments at the guarded chamber, including the items they had been carrying from Heaven, and were given simple coverings for the remainder of their journey.
As the gate slammed shut behind them, the roar grew louder.
Parvati whispered, "What was that?"
The dasi shook her head.
"I don't know."
At the entrance to the deepest region of Pātāla stood an ancient stone doorway. Above it was an inscription:
"No traveller may cross this threshold carrying the marks of another loka. All worldly possessions and garments must be surrendered at the gate."
The gatekeeper explained the ancient law to Parvati and the dasi.
"This is not punishment," he said. "It is the law of this realm. Those who enter must leave behind every possession and every symbol of status. Your ornaments, garments, and personal belongings will be secured here until your departure."
Parvati looked toward the guarded chamber and touched her mangalsutra.
"And there is no exception?"
"None."
The two travellers understood that their journey through Pātāla would require them to abandon everything they had brought from the upper worlds. They surrendered their belongings at the threshold and entered the preparation chamber, where attendants provided the privacy required by the ancient ritual.
Beyond the doorway, neither carried jewelry, weapons, valuables, or any symbol of rank. For the first time during their journey, they entered a loka where everyone was treated according to the same ancient rule.
The massive doors closed behind them.
A deep voice echoed through the darkness:
"Welcome to Pātāla."
The two women looked at one another.
For the first time since beginning their journey across the lokas, neither knew whether they would be able to find their way back.
Before long, several demons noticed them and began following. At first they merely watched from a distance, but gradually they started moving closer.
"Parvati, I think they are following us."
"Then we should leave."
The two women hurried toward the boundary between Pātāla and the next realm. When the demons began chasing them, Parvati used her divine power to create a brilliant barrier of light between the travellers and their pursuers.
The demons stopped abruptly.
The dasi stared at the glowing barrier.
"I had forgotten that you could do that."
Parvati laughed. "So had I."
They continued their journey until they reached Prithvi-loka. Here the experience was completely different. Humans stopped to look at the two unusual travellers. Their clothing, ornaments, and unmistakably celestial presence made them seem like visitors from another world.
Parvati smiled at the curious faces around them.
"Perhaps we are the strange ones here."
The dasi laughed.
"After travelling through Vaikuntha, Kailasha, and Pātāla, I think we have earned the right to be unusual."
Together they continued across Prithvi-loka, discovering new cities, forests, rivers, and mountains, never knowing what realm they would encounter next.
When Parvati and the dasi returned to Heaven, Indra immediately noticed that both appeared exhausted and had multiple injuries from their journey through Pātāla.
Indra became concerned that they might have encountered the demons there and asked whether they had been harmed. Rather than assuming what had happened, he ordered that Dhanvantari examine them and document their injuries.
Dhanvantari first reassured them that the examination would be conducted privately and with their consent.
He assessed Parvati systematically, beginning with the skin of her face, neck, shoulders, arms, abdomen, back, hips, and thighs. He documented superficial abrasions, bruises, and healing scars.
He then examined the breasts and nipples for bruising, abrasions, swelling, tenderness, or other trauma. The injuries were superficial, and there was no evidence of deeper breast injury. He cleaned the affected skin and applied an appropriate healing preparation.
Dhanvantari subsequently examined the external genital region. He inspected the vaginal opening and surrounding tissue for visible trauma, swelling, bleeding, abrasions, or signs of infection. Where superficial injuries were present, he cleaned them carefully and applied appropriate treatment.
"The injuries around the vaginal opening are superficial," he explained. "I do not see evidence of severe tissue damage. Nevertheless, we should monitor the area for infection and allow adequate time for healing."
He then returned to the injuries involving the hips and thighs, cleaning abrasions and treating bruised areas. He explained that most superficial injuries would heal naturally with protection from further friction or trauma.
Indra asked whether the examination could establish exactly what had happened in Pātāla.
Dhanvantari answered carefully:
"An examination can document injuries, but injuries alone cannot establish who caused them or precisely how they occurred. If Parvati or the dasi believes that they were assaulted, their own account is important, and they should be treated with dignity and without blame."
He completed the examination of the breasts, nipples, hips, thighs, and vaginal opening, recorded the findings, and provided both women with treatment and privacy.
Indra then understood that his first responsibility was not to make assumptions about their experience, but to ensure that they received medical care and were protected from further harm.
Indra looked toward Dhanvantari with concern.
"Can you examine the vaginal opening for any remaining semen?"
Dhanvantari replied, "I can perform a medical examination of the external genital region and vaginal opening, and if there is a forensic reason to collect biological evidence, an appropriately trained examiner can collect specimens according to proper forensic procedure."
He continued, "However, the presence or absence of semen cannot establish whether a person is chaste. Semen may no longer be detectable after some time, and its absence does not prove that intercourse did not occur. Conversely, detecting semen would establish only that seminal material was present; it would not by itself establish consent, identity, or the circumstances in which it was deposited."
Indra remained silent.
Dhanvantari added, "If your concern is whether Parvati or the dasi was harmed in Pātāla, the appropriate response is to document injuries, provide medical treatment, and, where appropriate, preserve forensic evidence—not to subject them to an examination intended to prove their chastity."
He then explained that any forensic examination should be performed privately, with informed consent, and by a qualified examiner following established procedures.
Dhanvantari explained to Indra that, if biological evidence needed to be documented, the examination would have to follow a proper forensic protocol.
"First, Parvati must give informed consent," he said. "The examination must be conducted privately, and every observation must be recorded objectively."
Dhanvantari explained the limitation to Indra.
"I can examine the external genital region, vaginal canal, and cervix for injuries or other clinical findings. If forensic evidence is indicated, appropriately collected vaginal specimens can be submitted for laboratory analysis. But I cannot determine from an examination how far semen travelled toward the uterus."
He documented the date and circumstances reported by Parvati and performed an external examination, recording any injuries, abrasions, bruising, or abnormalities around the genital region and vaginal opening.
Where forensic sampling was medically appropriate, sterile swabs were collected from the relevant external and vaginal areas. Each specimen was separately labelled, sealed, and documented so that its origin and handling could be established.
Dhanvantari explained an important limitation:
"Finding seminal material in a specimen can provide evidence that sperm or seminal components were present at the sampled site. It cannot establish when the material was deposited, who deposited it, or whether sexual activity was consensual."
A clinical examination of the vaginal canal and cervix was then performed with appropriate consent, privacy, lubrication, and illumination. Dhanvantari documented the appearance of the vaginal mucosa and cervix and recorded any tenderness or injury.
Where forensic sampling was justified, sterile specimens were collected from appropriate anatomical sites and separately labelled for laboratory examination.
Dhanvantari then explained:
"These specimens may establish whether seminal components or other biological material are detectable at the sampled sites. They cannot tell us that semen travelled to a particular anatomical distance."
Indra asked whether the examination could continue farther into the reproductive tract.
A properly lubricated speculum was introduced gently into the vagina with Parvati's consent. Dhanvantari visualized the vaginal walls and cervix, documenting their appearance and checking for inflammation, bleeding, lesions, abnormal discharge, or other abnormalities.
After completing the speculum examination, Dhanvantari explained the next step.
"I will now perform a bimanual pelvic examination to assess the uterus and the surrounding pelvic structures. You may feel pressure, but tell me immediately if it becomes painful."
Parvati agreed, although she was visibly anxious. Indra and the dasi remained beside her at her request, each gently supporting one of her arms and reassuring her.
Dhanvantari proceeded carefully with the examination, assessing the uterus for its approximate size, position, mobility, and tenderness and assessing the adnexal regions for tenderness or palpable masses.
Parvati became increasingly distressed and tears appeared in her eyes.
"Please stop for a moment," she said.
Dhanvantari immediately stopped the examination.
"There is no reason to continue while you are in distress," he said. "Your consent can be withdrawn at any time."
Indra reassured her, while the dasi remained beside her until she had calmed down.
After a short pause, Dhanvantari asked whether she wanted to continue. Parvati decided that she did, and he resumed only after confirming her consent, proceeding slowly and stopping again if she experienced significant pain.
"I want to finish the examination," she said. "Please continue, but tell me what you are doing."
Dhanvantari looked at her carefully. "You may change your mind at any moment. If the pain becomes severe, I will stop."
Parvati nodded and explicitly asked Indra and the dasi to remain beside her and support her arms while she completed the examination. They held her hands and provided reassurance, without preventing her from moving or withdrawing consent.
Dhanvantari resumed the bimanual pelvic examination slowly. As he assessed the uterus and adnexal regions, Parvati experienced considerably more discomfort and began to cry.
"Take a breath," Dhanvantari said. "We can pause."
"No," Parvati replied through her tears. "I want to complete it now. I don't want to go through the examination again."
Dhanvantari proceeded only within clinically appropriate limits, continually checking her comfort. When the examination was complete, he immediately stopped and allowed Parvati to relax.
Parvati began to cry more intensely as the examination continued. The discomfort had become difficult for her to bear, and she instinctively tried to pull away.
“Shall I stop for a moment?” Dhanvantari said immediately.
Indra and the dasi moved closer and forced her to remain still. The dasi tightly held Parvati's hand while Indra grabbed her waist and shoulder.
“You don't have to endure this,” Dhanvantari told her. “We can stop now and continue another day.”
Parvati wiped her tears and took several slow breaths. After a moment, she nodded.
“No. I want to finish it. Just stay with me.”
“We will,” the dasi replied softly.
Indra keep grabbing her, helping her stay steady while Parvati chose to continue. Dhanvantari proceeded cautiously, explaining each step before doing it and pausing whenever the discomfort became too great.
Parvati continued to cry, but she no longer felt alone. The dasi kept reassuring her, while Indra reminded her to breathe slowly. Indra penis was touching her ass. Dasi was smiling observing it.
Finally, Dhanvantari completed the examination.
“It is finished,” he said.
Parvati closed her eyes, exhausted and tearful, while the dasi embraced her supportively.
“You were very brave,” she whispered.
After completing the pelvic examination, Dhanvantari turned his attention to the injuries around Parvati's breasts.
“I also need to examine these injuries,” he explained. “Damage involving the nipple or the milk-producing tissue can sometimes interfere with breastfeeding later, particularly if there is significant scarring or damage to the ducts.”
Parvati nodded, still wiping away her tears.
Parvati remained dressed in her traditional ornaments: the mangalsutra rested around her neck, the bindi remained on her forehead, and her bangles covered her wrists. Dhanvantari noted that her breasts were large, approximately equivalent to a modern 40-DD bra size, which was relevant when considering examination technique and support.
“Because there has been an injury here,” Dhanvantari explained, “I should examine the breast tissue carefully for swelling, tenderness, scar tissue, or any unusual lump.”
He maintained appropriate clinical draping and examined one breast at a time. Using the pads of his fingers, he systematically palpated the breast tissue in small areas, applying gentle pressure at different depths. He also examined the area around the nipple and the tissue extending toward the armpit, where lymph nodes are located.
“This is called breast palpation,” he explained. “I am checking whether the tissue feels normal or whether there is a persistent lump, unusual thickening, or another abnormality.”
Parvati asked, “Can I learn how to check myself?”
“Yes,” Dhanvantari replied. “You can become familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel. If you notice a new persistent lump, skin changes, nipple discharge, nipple inversion, or an area that changes and does not settle, you should have it assessed by a doctor.”
He demonstrated the general technique without causing unnecessary pressure.
“Use the pads of three fingers, rather than the fingertips. Move in a systematic pattern so that the entire breast is covered. Gentle, moderate, and deeper pressure can be used to feel different layers of tissue. For a larger breast, it can be helpful to examine while lying down because the tissue spreads more evenly.”
The dasi listened carefully.
“Could I help her?” she asked.
“If Parvati wants assistance, you can help her position herself comfortably or remind her of the examination pattern,” Dhanvantari said. “But she should remain in control of the examination.”
He then explained that simply pressing the breast cannot determine whether someone has cancer.
“Palpation can identify something that needs further investigation. If I find a suspicious lump or if the injury does not heal normally, further assessment and, depending on age and circumstances, mammography or another investigation—may be required.”
Parvati nodded, touching the mangalsutra at her neck as she listened.
“And what about the nipple injury?” she asked.
“We will monitor that separately,” Dhanvantari answered. “The priority is to ensure that the damaged tissue heals properly and that there is no infection, significant scarring, or damage affecting the milk ducts. Your breast size itself does not determine whether you will be able to breastfeed in the future.”
Dhanvantari then inspected the injured areas for swelling, bruising, redness, broken skin, and signs of infection. He then carefully assessed the surrounding breast tissue and the nipples, looking for deeper damage.
“The tissue is healing,” he said, “but some of the scarring needs treatment. If extensive scar tissue develops around the nipple or milk ducts, it could potentially interfere with milk flow during lactation.”
Indra looked concerned. “Can it be prevented?”
“In many cases, appropriate treatment can reduce the risk,” Dhanvantari replied. “We need to protect the injured tissue, control inflammation, and monitor healing. If there is damage to the ducts, additional treatment or imaging may be necessary.”
“Do not worry about breastfeeding yet,” he added. “An injury does not automatically mean that lactation will be lost. We will treat the injury and reassess the tissue as it heals.”
Parvati took a deep breath. For the first time that evening, her expression showed some relief.
After completing his assessment, Dhanvantari prepared the treatment for Parvati's injuries.
He cleaned the affected skin and applied an appropriate healing ointment to the superficial scars and irritated areas. Where necessary, he placed sterile dressings to protect the injured skin on her breasts, around the nipples, hips, and thighs. The genital-area injury was also treated conservatively, with instructions to keep the area clean and dry and to avoid anything that might cause further irritation.
Parvati remained dressed in her mangalsutra, bindi, and bangles as Dhanvantari explained the aftercare.
“These injuries need time to heal,” he said firmly. “For at least a month, you should avoid sexual intercourse and anything else that causes friction, pressure, or pain in the injured areas. The exact duration may need to be extended if healing is incomplete.”
Indra nodded.
“I understand. I will make sure she gets the necessary rest.”
Dhanvantari then turned to the dasi.
“And you should not use a vibrator or insert any device into the vagina while these injuries are healing. Mechanical stimulation could reopen healing tissue, increase inflammation, introduce infection, or delay recovery.”
The dasi nodded seriously. “I understand.”
“If Parvati develops increasing pain, swelling, redness, fever, unusual discharge, bleeding, or worsening of the wounds, she should be examined again immediately,” Dhanvantari added.
Parvati listened quietly. Although she was still uncomfortable, she felt reassured that there was now a clear plan for recovery.
“For the next month,” Dhanvantari concluded, “the priority is healing—not further examination or irritation. Give the injured tissues time to recover.”
Many years ago, my mother found a book of myths in our small library. I don’t know if it was Greek or Eastern in origin, but it told the story of how the first person in the primordial universe was a woman born of chaos (a god?), who wandered alone through the universe for millennia. Feeling lonely, she begged chaos to send her company or someone to ease her loneliness. After a few months, she became pregnant and gave birth to a son whom she raised. When this son grew up, he took his mother as his wife, and from their intense love, all the gods were born.
My mother and I are not religious, but we believe that Adam and Eve were actually mother and son, which makes much more sense.
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