Shloka 39

शुक्रोत्पत्तिः तथा महेश्वरदर्शनम् (Śukra’s Emergence and the Vision of Maheśvara)

Devanagari script

तस्मिन्स्मृते च वृत्तांते ततः पूर्णमनोरथः । प्रणम्य मातापितरौ कृतकृत्योऽभवत्ततः

Transliteration

tasminsmṛte ca vṛttāṃte tataḥ pūrṇamanorathaḥ | praṇamya mātāpitarau kṛtakṛtyo'bhavattataḥ

Translation

When that account was thus recalled, he then became fulfilled in his heart’s desire. Bowing down to his mother and father, he thereafter felt that his duty had been accomplished.

Word by Word

तस्मिन्in that (situation)

स्मृतेwhen remembered

चand

वृत्तान्तेin the account/event

ततःthen

पूर्ण-मनोरथःone whose desire was fulfilled

प्रणम्यhaving bowed

माता-पितरौmother and father (parents)

कृत-कृत्यःone who has accomplished his duty

अभवत्became

ततःthen/thereafter

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Shaiva Theology

Tattva Level: pashu

Shiva Form: Umāpati

Characters & Entities

Shiva

FAQs

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

The verse highlights dharma expressed through humility and gratitude: when one’s purpose is fulfilled, one should remain grounded, honor one’s sources of nurture (parents), and feel ‘kṛtakṛtya’—content in having done what is right, which aligns with Shaiva ethics that support inner purity for Shiva-bhakti.

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

While not directly describing Linga-ritual, it reflects the inner disposition required for Saguna Shiva worship—vinaya (humility) and right conduct—since devotion in the Shiva Purana is repeatedly shown to be fruitful when paired with dharma and reverence.

What ritualistic or meditative practice is suggested here?

A practical takeaway is to begin Shiva-puja or japa with pranāma and gratitude—especially to parents and elders—then proceed with mantra recitation (e.g., Om Namaḥ Śivāya) in a settled, duty-fulfilled mind.