Shloka 5
गोत्र-प्रवर-प्रश्नः तथा तिथ्यादि-कीर्तनं
Gotra–Pravara Inquiry and Proclamation of Auspicious Time
तथेति चोक्त्वा ते सर्वे कालज्ञा द्विजसत्तमाः । तिथ्यादिकीर्तनं चक्रुः प्रीत्या परमनिर्वृताः
tatheti coktvā te sarve kālajñā dvijasattamāḥ | tithyādikīrtanaṃ cakruḥ prītyā paramanirvṛtāḥ
Mit den Worten „So sei es“ verkündeten all jene vortrefflichen Brāhmaṇas, kundig in der Erkenntnis der heiligen Zeit, freudig den Tithi und weitere kalendarische Angaben, erfüllt von Liebe und höchster Zufriedenheit.
Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages at Naimisharanya)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
Role: teaching
FAQs
The verse highlights that devotion is strengthened when worship is aligned with dharmic order—knowing and proclaiming the proper tithi and sacred timing supports disciplined bhakti and brings inner contentment.
In Saguna Shiva worship, observances like vrata, abhisheka, and festival rites are traditionally performed at prescribed times; announcing the tithi and related details ensures the Linga-worship is done in the intended sacred rhythm.
It suggests careful observance of tithi-based vows (vratas) and scheduling Shiva-puja accordingly—especially for fasts and night vigils—supported by mantra-japa such as the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya).