The Shiva family shopping

Shiva enters the gigantic shopping mall, his trishul in hand, the lace crackling with energy. Lights glitter everywhere, people crowd the aisles, and goods pile up in absurd quantities. Parvati follows him, calm and composed, while Ganesha spots a futuristic toy and Kartikeya curiously examines the shop windows.

Shiva stops in front of a shop selling golden figurines of himself. He shakes his head, his eyes like fire. "Is this the work of humanity?" he murmurs, more to himself. Parvati puts a hand on his arm: "Sometimes, Mahadev, they must experience chaos to seek the truth."

With each step, his gaze becomes more serious. Here the decadence, there the longing. Shiva is not here to judge - he is here to understand. Maybe, he thinks, I am dreaming. Maybe this is the universe exploring itself.

At the exit, Ganesha smiles at him: "Father, isn't it wonderful?" Shiva nods. "It is... life."

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