Shloka 13

Devanagari script

नास्ति सर्वामरत्वं वै निवर्तध्वम् अतो ऽसुराः अन्यं वरं वृणीध्वं वै यादृशं सम्प्ररोचते

Transliteration

nāsti sarvāmaratvaṃ vai nivartadhvam ato 'surāḥ anyaṃ varaṃ vṛṇīdhvaṃ vai yādṛśaṃ samprarocate

Translation

„Vollkommene Unsterblichkeit für alle ist nicht möglich. Darum lasst ab, o Asuras. Wählt einen anderen Segen—welchen immer ihr wahrhaft begehrt.“

Word by Word

• na asti: is not

• sarva-amaratvam: complete immortality (for all)

• vai: indeed

• nivartadhvam: desist/turn back

• ataḥ: therefore

• asurāḥ: O Asuras

• anyam: another

• varam: boon

• vṛṇīdhvam: choose

• vai: indeed

• yādṛśam: such as/whatever

• samprarocate: is pleasing/approved (to you)

Speaker

Brahma (within Suta’s narration to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Brahma
• Asuras

FAQs

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

It underscores that even creator-gods cannot violate cosmic order; in Linga-oriented Shaiva thought, true security is not gained by boons but by taking refuge in Pati (Shiva) through devotion and right practice.

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

Indirectly, it highlights that absolute freedom from death and limitation belongs to the Supreme Lord alone; for the pashu (bound soul), immortality is not a granted perk but the fruit of liberation (moksha) through Pati’s grace.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

No specific rite is prescribed in this line; the takeaway aligns with Pashupata orientation—renouncing egoic demands and seeking a dharmic boon, ultimately turning toward Shiva-bhakti and liberating discipline rather than power-seeking.