Shloka 2

Devanagari script

मम ज्येष्ठेन यदुना नियोगो नानुपालितः प्रतिकूलमतिश्चैव न स पुत्रः सतां मतः

Transliteration

mama jyeṣṭhena yadunā niyogo nānupālitaḥ pratikūlamatiścaiva na sa putraḥ satāṃ mataḥ

Translation

Mein erteilter Auftrag wurde von meinem Ältesten, Yadu, nicht befolgt; und auch sein Sinn wurde widerspenstig. Darum gilt er im Urteil der Rechtschaffenen nicht als wahrer Sohn (würdig).

Word by Word

• मम: my

• ज्येष्ठेन: by the eldest

• यदुना: by Yadu

• नियोगः: command/appointed injunction

• न: not

• अनुपालितः: obeyed/fulfilled

• प्रतिकूल-मतिः: a contrary mind/oppositional attitude

• च एव: and indeed

• न: not

• सः: he

• पुत्रः: son

• सताम्: of the good/righteous

• मतः: considered/held to be

Speaker

Contextual king/ancestor figure within Suta’s narration (internal dialogue; commonly Yayati addressing Yadu in the Yadu-Turvasu lineage episode)

Characters & Entities

• Yadu

FAQs

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

It frames inner obedience and alignment with dharma as a prerequisite for effective Shiva-puja: a pashu burdened by pratikūla-bhāva (contrary intent) cannot firmly establish the niyama needed for Linga-upāsanā.

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

Indirectly, it points to Shiva as Pati—the supreme order and dharma within which the pashu must harmonize. Contrariness to rightful injunction mirrors resistance to divine order, strengthening pasha (bondage).

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Niyama (disciplined observance) is emphasized: carrying out a rightful injunction without oppositional mentality is foundational for Pashupata Yoga and for the steadiness required in Linga-puja and vrata.