Linga Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 57

अध्याय 66: इक्ष्वाकुवंश-ऐलवंशप्रवाहः (त्रिशङ्कु-राम-ययात्यादि-प्रकरणम्)

Devanagari script

तस्य पुत्राः सप्त भवन् सर्वे वितततेजसः गन्धर्वलोकविदिता भवभक्ता महाबलाः

Transliteration

tasya putrāḥ sapta bhavan sarve vitatatejasaḥ gandharvalokaviditā bhavabhaktā mahābalāḥ

Translation

He had seven sons, all radiant with far‑spreading splendor. Renowned in the realm of the Gandharvas, they were mighty in strength and devoted in bhakti to Bhava (Lord Śiva), the Pati who frees the paśu (bound soul) from pāśa (bondage).

Word by Word

• tasya: of him

• putrāḥ: sons

• sapta: seven

• bhavan: were/appeared

• sarve: all

• vitata-tejasaḥ: of widely extended radiance/energy

• gandharva-loka: the world/realm of Gandharvas

• viditāḥ: well-known/celebrated

• bhava-bhaktāḥ: devotees of Bhava (Śiva)

• mahā-balāḥ: greatly strong, mighty

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Characters & Entities

• Shiva
• Bhava
• Gandharvas

FAQs

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

It frames Shiva (Bhava) as the central object of devotion even among celestial communities, implying that true radiance and strength arise from Bhava-bhakti—an inner orientation that supports Linga-upasana as the path to purification.

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

By naming Shiva as “Bhava” and highlighting devotion to him, the verse points to Shiva as Pati—the sovereign Lord whose grace and presence are the source behind tejas (spiritual potency) and the upliftment of beings.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

No specific rite is spelled out, but the verse emphasizes Bhava-bhakti as the core discipline—consistent with Shaiva Siddhanta and Pashupata orientation where devotion and surrender to Pati underpin mantra, puja, and yogic restraint.