“An action will always give birth to a reaction independent of its context,’ Atri explained. ‘Our father lusted because he was under the influence of a curse and yet he paid the price. Similarly, Mahadeva, too, faces the consequence of his deed, no matter how valid. The rules of Brahmanda apply equally to all.”
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Satyarth Nayak,
Mahagatha: 100 Tales from the Puranas