Shloka 15

Adhyaya 61 — ग्रह-नक्षत्र-स्थाननिर्णयः

Cosmic Abodes of Luminaries and the Shaiva Order of Time

Devanagari script

अतीतैस्तु सहैतानि भाव्याभाव्यैः सुरैः सह वर्तन्ते वर्तमानैश् च स्थानिभिस्तैः सुरैः सह

Transliteration

atītaistu sahaitāni bhāvyābhāvyaiḥ suraiḥ saha vartante vartamānaiś ca sthānibhistaiḥ suraiḥ saha

Translation

These cosmic functions and stations endure in unbroken continuity—together with the gods of the past, together with the gods yet to come (and those not destined to arise), and also with the presently existing gods who hold their appointed offices.

Word by Word

• atītaiḥ: with those of the past

• tu: indeed

• saha: together with

• etāni: these (orders/functions)

• bhāvya-abhāvyaiḥ: with those who are to be and not to be (yet-to-arise and non-arising)

• suraiḥ: with the devas

• saha: together with

• vartante: continue/prevail/operate

• vartamānaiḥ: with those existing in the present

• ca: and

• sthānibhiḥ: with the holders of stations/offices

• taiḥ: with those

• suraiḥ: devas

• saha: together

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the Purana to the sages of Naimisharanya, summarizing the continuity of deva-offices under Shiva’s cosmic order)

Characters & Entities

• Devas
• Shiva

FAQs

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

It frames devas and their powers as time-bound offices, implying that devotion to the Linga (Pati, Shiva) reaches the timeless source beyond changing divine administrations.

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

By emphasizing continuity across past, present, and future deva-holders, it points to an underlying stable order—best understood in Shaiva Siddhanta as Pati (Shiva) who upholds the cosmos while Pashus move through changing conditions.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

A key Pashupata-oriented takeaway is disidentification from transient powers (deva-stations) and steady focus on the eternal Lord—supporting Linga-upasana as a means to loosen Pasha (bondage) for the Pashu (soul).