Shloka 9

निमन्त्रण-पत्रिका-प्रेषणम् (Dispatch of the Invitation Letter) / Himālaya Sends the Wedding Invitation to Śiva

Devanagari script

ततो निमन्त्रणं चक्रे स्वबन्धूनां प्रमोदितः । नानादेशस्थितानाञ्च निखिलानां सुखास्पदम्

Transliteration

tato nimantraṇaṃ cakre svabandhūnāṃ pramoditaḥ | nānādeśasthitānāñca nikhilānāṃ sukhāspadam

Translation

Then, greatly delighted, he sent out invitations to his own kinsmen and to all who dwelt in various lands, so that the occasion might become a source of joy and well-being for everyone.

Word by Word

• ततः: then/from there
• ततः: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ततः (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (adverb)

• निमन्त्रणम्: invitation
• निमन्त्रणम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: निमन्त्रण (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति (कर्म), एकवचन

• चक्रे: made/issued
• चक्रे: Kriya (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: कृ (धातु)
• Form: लिट्-लकार (Perfect), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; परस्मैपद-रूप (epic usage)

• स्व-बन्धूनाम्: of his own relatives
• स्व-बन्धूनाम्: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स्व (प्रातिपदिक) + बन्धु (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुल्लिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति (सम्बन्ध/Genitive), बहुवचन; समासः—स्वस्य बन्धवः (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष)

• प्रमोदितः: delighted
• प्रमोदितः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: प्र + मुद् (धातु) → प्रमोदित (कृदन्त)
• Form: भूतकृदन्त (क्त), पुल्लिङ्ग, प्रथमा-विभक्ति, एकवचन; कर्तृ-विशेषणम् (being delighted)

• नाना-देश-स्थितानाम्: of those residing in various countries/regions
• नाना-देश-स्थितानाम्: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: नाना (अव्यय/प्रातिपदिक) + देश (प्रातिपदिक) + स्था (धातु) → स्थित (कृदन्त)
• Form: पुल्लिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; समासः—नानादेशेषु स्थिताः (सप्तमी-तत्पुरुष)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-अव्यय (conjunction)

• निखिलानाम्: of all
• निखिलानाम्: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: निखिल (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुल्लिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; विशेषणम् (qualifying ‘(बन्धूनाम्)…’)

• सुख-आस्पदम्: a source/abode of happiness
• सुख-आस्पदम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सुख (प्रातिपदिक) + आस्पद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; समासः—सुखस्य आस्पदम् (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष)

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Shaiva Theology

Tattva Level: pashu

Shiva Form: Umāpati

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in the Shiva Purana?

It highlights dharmic conduct—sharing auspicious occasions with one’s kin and the wider community—so that collective joy (sukha) supports harmony and devotion, a foundation for Shaiva life.

How does this verse relate to the worship of the Linga or Saguna Shiva?

Though not directly naming the Linga, it reflects the Purana’s emphasis that devotion to Saguna Shiva is supported by right social and ritual conduct—inviting others to participate in auspicious observances that ultimately orient the mind toward Shiva.

What ritualistic or meditative practice is suggested here?

The implied practice is preparing an auspicious gathering for worship—inviting devotees, arranging a sattvic environment, and performing Shiva-puja with mantra remembrance (especially the Panchakshara) so the event becomes “sukha-āspada” for all.