Kurma Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 49
Adhyāya 25 — Liṅga-māhātmya (The Chapter on the Liṅga): Hari’s Śiva-Worship and the Fiery Pillar Theophany
समाप्य नियमं सर्वं नियन्तासौ नृणां स्वयम् / भोजयित्वा मुनिवरं ब्राह्मणानभिपूज्य च
samāpya niyamaṃ sarvaṃ niyantāsau nṛṇāṃ svayam / bhojayitvā munivaraṃ brāhmaṇānabhipūjya ca
Having completed the entire discipline of observances, that self-restrained ruler of men, by his own hand, fed the best of sages and duly honoured the Brahmins as well.
Narrator (Purāṇic narration, traditionally Sūta/authorial voice within the Kurma Purana’s frame dialogue)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
Indirectly, it presents self-restraint (niyantā) and disciplined observance (niyama) as outward signs of inner mastery—an ethical foundation traditionally used to steady the mind for higher knowledge of the Self.
The verse emphasizes niyama in the broad dharmic sense—regulated conduct, completion of vows, and humility expressed through service to sages and honouring Brahmins—supportive disciplines that prepare a seeker for deeper yogic absorption.
This specific verse does not name Shiva or Vishnu; it reflects the shared Purāṇic dharma framework—self-control, vow-completion, and reverence to spiritual authorities—valued across Shaiva and Vaishnava traditions in the Kurma Purana.