Shloka 32

दुर्वाससः तपः-प्रभावः तथा देवाः ब्रह्म-विष्ण्वोः शरणागमनम् | Durvāsā’s Tapas and the Devas’ Appeal to Brahmā and Viṣṇu

Devanagari script

ज्ञात्वा तन्नियमन्तस्य दुर्वासा मुनिसत्तमः । तदन्तिकं गतश्शिष्यैर्बहुभिश्शंकरांशजः

Transliteration

jñātvā tanniyamantasya durvāsā munisattamaḥ | tadantikaṃ gataśśiṣyairbahubhiśśaṃkarāṃśajaḥ

Translation

Knowing his observance and discipline, the eminent sage Durvāsā—an incarnation born from a portion of Śaṅkara—went near him, accompanied by many disciples.

Word by Word

• ज्ञात्वा: having known
• ज्ञात्वा: Kriyāviśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Verb
• Root: ज्ञा (धातु)
• Form: क्त्वान्त अव्ययकृदन्त (Gerund/Absolutive), परस्मैपदी धातु; अर्थे—पूर्वकाले कृत्य (having known)

• तत्: that
• तत्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/द्वितीया), एकवचन; सर्वनाम

• नियमन्तस्य: of the observer of the vow/rule
• नियमन्तस्य: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Genitive)
• Type: Noun
• Root: नियमन्तृ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी (6th/षष्ठी), एकवचन; कर्तृवाचक-नाम (one who restrains/observes rules)

• दुर्वासाः: Durvāsā
• दुर्वासाः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: दुर्वासा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), एकवचन; ऋषिनाम

• मुनिसत्तमः: the best of sages
• मुनिसत्तमः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मुनि + सत्तम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (मुनिनां सत्तमः = best among sages)

• तत्: that
• तत्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण (referring to that person/thing)

• अन्तिकम्: near (vicinity)
• अन्तिकम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अन्तिक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; देशवाचक (near vicinity)

• गतः: having gone
• गतः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Verb
• Root: गम् (धातु)
• Form: क्त-प्रत्ययान्त कृदन्त (past participle), पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; गम्—‘gone’

• शिष्यैः: with disciples
• शिष्यैः: Sahakāraka (सह/साकं)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शिष्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/तृतीया), बहुवचन; करण/सहकारक (by/with disciples)

• बहुभिः: many
• बहुभिः: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: बहु (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया, बहुवचन; शिष्यैः इति विशेषण

• शंकरांशजः: born of Śaṅkara’s portion (an incarnation)
• शंकरांशजः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: शंकर + अंश + ज (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष (शंकरस्य अंशः तस्मात् जातः = born of Śaṅkara’s portion)

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Shaiva Theology

Tattva Level: pati

Shiva Form: Rudra

Characters & Entities

• Durvasa
• Shiva (Shankara)

FAQs

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

It highlights that sincere niyama (disciplined observance) draws the attention of great sages and Shiva’s grace, showing that inner restraint and steadfast practice become a doorway for divine testing and blessing in Shaiva Dharma.

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

By calling Durvasa ‘Śaṅkarāṁśaja,’ the verse frames saintly encounters as movements of Saguna Shiva’s grace in the world—often to confirm, refine, or deepen a devotee’s vow-based worship that culminates in Linga-bhakti.

What ritualistic or meditative practice is suggested here?

The emphasis is on niyama and vrata: maintain purity, truthfulness, regulated conduct, and steady japa—especially the Panchakshara (‘Om Namaḥ Śivāya’)—as the foundation for receiving Shiva’s auspicious guidance through teachers and saints.