Shloka 44
दधीच-शाप-हेतु-वर्णनम् / The Cause of Dadhīca’s Curse
Explaining Viṣṇu’s Role at Dakṣa’s Sacrifice
ब्रह्मोवाच । तदुक्तवचनं श्रुत्वा प्रसन्नः परमेश्वरः । वरत्रयं ददौ तस्मै दधीचाय तथास्त्विति
brahmovāca | taduktavacanaṃ śrutvā prasannaḥ parameśvaraḥ | varatrayaṃ dadau tasmai dadhīcāya tathāstviti
Brahmā said: Hearing those words, Parameśvara (Lord Śiva) was gracious, and to the sage Dadhīca He granted three boons, saying, “So be it.”
Brahma
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadashiva
FAQs
This verse highlights Śiva’s anugraha (gracious bestowal): when a devotee’s sincere words and intent are received, Parameśvara responds with blessings, showing that divine grace is central to spiritual upliftment in Shaiva teaching.
Parameśvara is approached as Saguna Śiva—the personal Lord who hears, becomes pleased, and grants boons. Linga-worship similarly emphasizes a living relationship of devotion where the Lord’s compassion answers the devotee’s prayer.
The takeaway is prayerful bhakti with clear intention and humility—approaching Śiva through japa (especially pañcākṣarī, “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and disciplined devotion, trusting in His gracious “tathāstu” (divine assent).