Shloka 33
अध्याय ४९ — विवाहानुष्ठाने ब्रह्मणः काममोहः
Brahmā’s Enchantment by Desire during the Wedding Rites
अथ सर्वे सुरास्तत्र विष्ण्वाद्या मुनयस्तथा । अभवन्सुस्मितास्तात चक्रुश्च परमोत्सवम्
atha sarve surāstatra viṣṇvādyā munayastathā | abhavansusmitāstāta cakruśca paramotsavam
Then, there, all the gods—led by Viṣṇu—and the sages as well became gently smiling, dear one, and they celebrated a most exalted festival.
Sūta Gosvāmin (narrating to the sages of Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Sthala Purana: A concluding celebratory note: devas and munis rejoice after Śiva’s boon. Such ‘utsava’ framing parallels temple festival culture but is not anchored to a named Jyotirliṅga here.
Significance: Encourages communal celebration (utsava) as a dharmic response to divine grace—strengthening saṅgha-bhakti and remembrance of Śiva’s protection.
Offering: pushpa
FAQs
It portrays the cosmic harmony that arises when the divine order aligned with Śiva’s will is restored—devas and sages express inner serenity (gentle smiles) and outwardly honor the auspicious moment through sacred celebration.
The “paramotsava” mood reflects Saguna-Śiva devotion: when devotees recognize Śiva’s gracious presence in a manifest form and in sacred events, they respond with communal worship, praise, and festival observances.
A practical takeaway is to mark auspicious Śaiva occasions with bhakti—reciting the Pañcākṣarī (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”), offering worship with purity, and maintaining a serene, sattvic mind like the “su-smita” devas and sages.