Shloka 30
ब्राह्मणीमरणवर्णनम् (Account of the Brahmin Woman’s Death) — within Nandikeśvara-māhātmya
पुत्र उवाच । मातस्त्वया सुखेनैव प्राणास्त्याज्या न संशयः । तव कार्यं पुरा कृत्वा पश्चात्कार्यं मदीयकम्
putra uvāca | mātastvayā sukhenaiva prāṇāstyājyā na saṃśayaḥ | tava kāryaṃ purā kṛtvā paścātkāryaṃ madīyakam
The son said: “Mother, you should indeed relinquish your life in peace—there is no doubt. First fulfill your own duty; afterward, attend to what must be done for me.”
Son (Putra)
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It highlights Shaiva dharma as clarity in duty (kārya) and inner detachment: one should complete rightful responsibilities and then face death with steadiness, trusting in Shiva as the supreme refuge (Pati).
The instruction to relinquish life ‘peacefully’ aligns with Saguna Shiva devotion—remembering Shiva through worship and surrender helps the mind become calm at life’s end, making the transition an act of offering rather than fear.
A practical takeaway is japa of the Panchakshara ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya") with steady breath-awareness, supported by simple Shaiva observances like vibhūti (tripuṇḍra) and Rudrāksha for mental composure and remembrance.