Shloka 50
वृत्ति-सत्सङ्ग-दान-धर्म
Livelihood, Virtuous Association, and Ethics of Giving
जब ब्रह्माजीने इस प्रकार कहा और यज्ञमें भाग मिलनेकी भी व्यवस्था हो गयी, तब महादेवजी अमिततेजस्वी भगवान् ब्रह्मासे इस प्रकार बोले--“तथास्तु' ऐसा ही हो ।।
tathāstu—ity evaṃ bhavatu. parāṃ ca prītim agamad utsmayan caiva pinākadhṛk | avāpa ca tadā bhāgaṃ yathoktaṃ brahmaṇā bhavaḥ ||
Bhishma said: When Brahmā had spoken thus and had also arranged that a share in the sacrifice be allotted, Mahādeva—of immeasurable splendor—replied to Brahmā, “So be it; let it be exactly so.” Then the bearer of the Pināka bow, smiling, was filled with deep satisfaction, and Bhava (Śiva) received at that time the sacrificial portion exactly as Brahmā had declared.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
When rightful recognition and the proper allotment of shares are established according to dharma, conflict subsides and harmony is restored. Even powerful beings accept order when it is justly arranged.
After Brahmā declares and arranges that Śiva should receive a portion in the sacrifice, Śiva assents with “tathāstu,” smiles in satisfaction, and receives the sacrificial share exactly as Brahmā prescribed.