Have you ever wondered why, in some Hindu mythological traditions, the gods are described as unable to have children through their own wives? The answer leads to a dramatic story involving Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, the Devas, Agni and the birth of Kartikeya. According to Puranic accounts, the gods once interfered in Shiva and Parvati’s private union for the sake of protecting the universe. What followed was not just anger, but a powerful curse that changed the destiny of the Devas.
