The story revolves around Sage Dadhichi, a devotee of Lord Shiva, and his wife, Suvarcha, who is pregnant with Lord Shiva's 'Aatmalinga' (soul form). The gods, led by Lord Indra, approach Sage Dadhichi for help, as their divine weapons have been threatened by the demon king, Vidhwansak. Sage Dadhichi agrees to hide the weapons within his body, and with Lord Ganesh's help, he absorbs the weapons.
Meanwhile, Lord Shani has set his sight on Lord Indra and Sage Dadhichi, which will bring trouble to them. Later, the demon soldiers, led by Vidhwansak, attack the sages, and a fierce battle ensues. Lord Ganesh intervenes and helps the sages by turning the demon's special power into his weakness. The demon is eventually defeated, and the episode comes to an end.
The story highlights the devotion of Sage Dadhichi and the power of Lord Ganesh, who helps his devotees in times of trouble. It also emphasizes the triumph of truth over evil and the importance of staying true to one's values and principles.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Sage Dadhichi is waiting for Lord Shiva to take birth as his son.
2. Lord Shani had set his eyes on Sage Dadhichi and Lord Indra.
3. The gods, led by Lord Indra, come to Sage Dadhichi for help.
4. The gods are in trouble because the wicked demons have taken away their rights from heaven.
5. The demons, led by Vidhwansak, want to acquire the gods' divine weapons.
6. Sage Dadhichi agrees to help the gods and hide their weapons in his body.
7. Lord Brihaspati had insulted the gods, leading to their downfall.
8. Sage Dadhichi puts the gods' weapons in his body and saves them from Vidhwansak.
9. Lord Ganesh helps Sage Dadhichi in his task.
10. Demon soldiers attack Sage Dadhichi, but Lord Ganesh defends him.
11. The demon Vidhwansak has the power to absorb the power of enemy weapons.
12. Lord Ganesh turns Vidhwansak's special power into his weakness.
13. Vidhwansak is defeated, and his source of power is destroyed.
14. Lord Shani's vision is focused on Sage Dadhichi and Lord Indra, which will have dangerous consequences.
15. The truth always wins, and evil will try to convert the truth into a lie.