Shloka 40
दाक्षयज्ञप्रस्थान-प्रश्नः
Satī Inquires about the Departure for Dakṣa’s Sacrifice
गणाः षष्टिसहस्राणि रौद्रा जग्मुश्शिवाज्ञया । कुतूहलयुताः प्रीता महोत्सवसमन्विताः
gaṇāḥ ṣaṣṭisahasrāṇi raudrā jagmuśśivājñayā | kutūhalayutāḥ prītā mahotsavasamanvitāḥ
Auf Śivas Geheiß brachen sechzigtausend wilde Rudra-Gaṇas auf. Von neugieriger Erwartung und Freude erfüllt, zogen sie dahin als Teilnehmer eines großen heiligen Festes.
Sūta Gosvāmin (narrating to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Rudra
Sthala Purana: Not tied to a Jyotirliṅga; it highlights Śiva’s ājñā (command) organizing the cosmic-retinue (gaṇas) for a divine festival.
Significance: Emphasizes śaraṇāgati to Śiva’s command and the ideal of serving in the Lord’s retinue; inspires devotees to participate in utsavas and temple processions as sacred duty.
FAQs
It highlights Śiva as the supreme Lord (Pati) whose will harmonizes even mighty forces; the gaṇas’ joyful obedience models disciplined devotion where power is sanctified by divine command.
The verse emphasizes Saguna Śiva as the personal Lord who commands and guides; such lordship is central to Linga worship, where devotees approach Śiva as the accessible, directive, grace-giving Presence.
Adopt an “utsava-bhāva” in worship—serve with gladness and reverence; practically, chant the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) with disciplined obedience to dharma, as if following Śiva’s ājñā.