Shloka 28

Adhyaya 73 — त्रिपुरदाहे ब्रह्मस्तवः

Brahmā’s Hymn in the Context of Tripura’s Burning

Devanagari script

इत्युक्त्वा पूर्वमभ्यर्च्य रुद्रं त्रिभुवनेश्वरम् तुष्टाव वाग्भिर् इष्टाभिर् देवदेवं त्रियंबकम्

Transliteration

ityuktvā pūrvamabhyarcya rudraṃ tribhuvaneśvaram tuṣṭāva vāgbhir iṣṭābhir devadevaṃ triyaṃbakam

Translation

Having thus spoken, he first worshipped Rudra, the Lord of the three worlds; then, with cherished and fitting words, he praised Triyambaka—the God of gods—who alone is Pati, the liberator of the paśus from the fetters (pāśa).

Word by Word

• इत्युक्त्वा: having spoken thus

• पूर्वम्: first

• अभ्यर्च्य: having duly worshipped/paid reverent homage

• रुद्रम्: Rudra (Shiva)

• त्रिभुवनेश्वरम्: Lord of the three worlds

• तुष्टाव: praised, extolled

• वाग्भिः: with words/speech

• इष्टाभिः: beloved, desired, auspicious

• देवदेवम्: God of gods

• त्रियंबकम्: the Three-eyed One (Shiva)

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the episode to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva (Rudra, Triyambaka)

FAQs

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

It establishes the correct sequence: first perform reverential worship (abhyarcana) of Rudra, and then offer stuti—showing that praise is most fruitful when grounded in ritual devotion to the Linga-centered Lord.

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

Shiva is invoked as Tribhuvaneśvara and Triyambaka, indicating sovereign lordship and transcendent awareness; in Shaiva Siddhanta terms, he is Pati, the supreme controller who can remove pāśa and grant liberation to the paśu.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

The practice highlighted is pūrvābhyarcana—preliminary worship before recitation of hymns—aligning with Shaiva pūjā-vidhi and supporting the disciplined devotional approach foundational to Pāśupata-oriented sādhanā.