"... to whom Gauri's lord is dear as life. He who loves not Shiva's lotus feet can never dream of pleasing Rama; a guileless love for Shiva's feet is the surest sign of faith in Rama. For who is so faithful to Rama as Shiva, who for no fault thus left his wife Sati and made a vow, the pledge of unswerving fidelity? And whom does Rama hold more dear than Shiva?"