Shloka 28
अनरण्य-वंशवर्णनम् तथा पिप्पलादस्य कामोत्पत्तिः
Genealogy of King Anaraṇya and Pippalāda’s arousal of desire
अद्य वाब्ददिनान्ते वा दातव्या कन्यका नृप । पात्राय विप्रायान्यस्मै कस्मै चिद्वा विशेषतः
adya vābdadinānte vā dātavyā kanyakā nṛpa | pātrāya viprāyānyasmai kasmai cidvā viśeṣataḥ
O King, whether today itself or at the close of the year and the day, the maiden should be given in marriage—preferably to a worthy brāhmaṇa, or else, in particular, to some other suitable person.
Suta Goswami (narrating the Purāṇic instruction to the sages, conveying the teaching within the Pārvatīkhaṇḍa narrative)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It stresses dharmic responsibility: sacred acts like kanyādāna should be done without needless delay and with discernment about worthiness (pātratā), aligning household life with righteousness that supports inner purity and devotion to Shiva.
In Shaiva tradition, orderly dharma in life-stages (including marriage) supports steadiness in vrata, pūjā, and bhakti; such discipline becomes an outer framework that helps sustain focused worship of Saguna Shiva (including Linga worship).
The verse implies careful observance of auspicious timing and pātra-selection in rites; as a takeaway, one should perform family sacraments with purity, prayer, and intention—supporting regular Shiva pūjā and mantra-japa (such as the Pañcākṣarī) alongside one’s duties.