Page 34 - Moral Stories Vol 3
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Siva morning, noon and night. He sang bhajans, and often danced in joy.
On the last day, Markandeya was about to sing bhajans, when Yama, the God of Death, came to him. Yama rode on a buffalo. He held a noose in his hand. He spoke to Markandeya, "Stop your bhajan! You boy! Your life in this world is over. Be ready to die."
Markandeya was not afraid. He clung to the Siva-Linga as one clings to one's mother.
Yama threw his noose round the boy's neck, and pulled him along with the Siva- Linga.
Then the Siva-Linga burst open and God Siva came out of it, God kicked Yama in the chest, and said, "Yama, begone! Don't touch this boy. He is my beloved devotee. He will live for ever!"
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