Shloka 80

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

Devanagari script

सूत उवाच अभ्यषिञ्चत्पुरुं पुत्रं ययातिर्नाहुषः प्रभुः कृतोपकारस्तेनैव पुरुणा द्विजसत्तमाः

Transliteration

sūta uvāca abhyaṣiñcatpuruṃ putraṃ yayātirnāhuṣaḥ prabhuḥ kṛtopakārastenaiva puruṇā dvijasattamāḥ

Translation

Sūta said: O best of the twice-born, King Yayāti, the mighty son of Nahuṣa, anointed his son Puru as heir by abhiṣeka—being indebted to that very Puru for the great service he had rendered.

Word by Word

• सूत उवाच: Sūta said

• अभ्यषिञ्चत्: anointed/installed (as king)

• पुरुम्: Puru

• पुत्रम्: son

• ययातिः: Yayāti

• नाहुषः: (son) of Nahuṣa

• प्रभुः: the lord/mighty ruler

• कृत-उपकारः: one who has received a favor/indebted

• तेन एव: by him indeed/for that very reason

• पुरुणा: by Puru

• द्विज-सत्तमाः: O best of the twice-born (sages)

Speaker

Suta

Characters & Entities

• Suta
• Yayati
• Nahusha
• Puru

FAQs

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

While not describing a ritual, the verse reinforces dharma—gratitude and rightful conduct—which Shaiva tradition treats as the ethical ground (ācāra) that purifies the pashu (soul) for Shiva-bhakti and Linga-upāsanā.

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

Indirectly, it reflects Shiva-tattva as the upholder of cosmic order: just succession and honoring service mirror the principle that Pati (Shiva) governs through dharma, loosening pasha (bondage) by right action and inner purification.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

No specific puja or yogic technique is stated; the takeaway aligns with Pāśupata discipline: cultivate dharmic virtues (truth, gratitude, fidelity to duty) as preparatory purification supporting Shiva-upāsanā.