Shloka 45

अध्याय १०१: हैमवती-तपः, तारकवंश-उत्पातः, स्कन्द-प्रत्याशा, मदनदहनम्

Devanagari script

तदा तस्य सुतो यश् च स पतिस्ते भविष्यति सा प्रणम्य तदा रुद्रं कामपत्नी शुचिस्मिता

Transliteration

tadā tasya suto yaś ca sa patiste bhaviṣyati sā praṇamya tadā rudraṃ kāmapatnī śucismitā

Translation

Da sprach Rudra: „Und der Sohn, der von ihm geboren wird, soll dein Gatte (pati) sein.“ Daraufhin verneigte sich Kāmas Gemahlin — sanft und mit reinem Lächeln — vor Rudra.

Word by Word

• tadā: then

• tasya: of him/that one

• sutaḥ: son

• yaḥ: who/that

• ca: and

• saḥ: he

• patiḥ: husband

• te: your

• bhaviṣyati: will become

• sā: she

• praṇamya: having bowed/prostrated

• tadā: then

• rudram: to Rudra

• kāmapatnī: the wife of Kāma

• śucismitā: one with a pure/bright smile

Speaker

Suta (narrating; within the narrative Rudra’s statement is quoted)

Characters & Entities

• Rudra (Shiva)
• Kama
• Kama's wife (Rati)

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

It highlights Rudra as the supreme bestower of anugraha (grace): outcomes like marriage and lineage are shown as ordered by the Pati, approached through reverent praṇāma—an attitude central to Linga-centered devotion.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

Shiva appears as Rudra, the sovereign Pati who governs karmic fruition and social order; the devotee’s response—bowing—reflects the pāśu’s recognition of the Lord’s lordship and benevolence.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Praṇāma (prostration/surrender) is emphasized—an essential devotional limb aligned with Pāśupata discipline, where humility and śaraṇāgati prepare the soul (paśu) for the Lord’s grace.