Shloka 4
कामप्रादुर्भावः — The Manifestation/Arising of Kāma
सती हि कथमुत्पन्ना दक्षदारेषु शोभना । कथं हरो मनश्चक्रे दाराहरणकर्मणि
satī hi kathamutpannā dakṣadāreṣu śobhanā | kathaṃ haro manaścakre dārāharaṇakarmaṇi
“How, indeed, was the radiant Satī born in the household of Dakṣa’s wife? And how did Hara (Śiva) set His mind upon the act of taking her as His bride?”
The sages of Naimiṣāraṇya (inquiring of Sūta Gosvāmin)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Sthala Purana: The verse asks for Satī’s birth in Dakṣa’s household and Śiva’s resolve to marry—core to the Dakṣa-yajña cycle rather than a Jyotirliṅga origin.
Significance: Contemplation of Satī’s advent and Śiva’s marriage-intent is treated as purifying inquiry into dharma, ego (Dakṣa), and divine will—leading toward humility and devotion.
Shakti Form: Satī
Role: creative
FAQs
The verse frames Satī’s birth and Śiva’s marriage-intent as divine līlā: the Lord (Pati) draws the soul toward dharma and liberation through sacred relationship, preparing the larger teaching about ego (Dakṣa) versus devotion (Satī).
By naming Śiva as Hara—He who removes bonds—it points to Saguna Śiva’s compassionate action in history. Devotees worship the Liṅga as the same Hara who, through līlā like Satī’s marriage, guides beings from worldly identity to surrender.
This verse mainly invites śravaṇa (devotional listening) and remembrance of Hara; a fitting practice is japa of the Pañcākṣarī “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” offered with simple bhakti (optionally with bhasma/tripuṇḍra and rudrākṣa as per Shaiva custom).