Shloka 7

नभगोपाख्यानम्

Nabhaga-Upākhyāna: The Account of Nabhaga and Shiva-Jñāna

Devanagari script

स्वंस्वं भागं गृहीत्वा ते बुभुजू राज्यमुत्तमम् । अविषादं महाभागा पित्रादेशात्सुबुद्धयः

Transliteration

svaṃsvaṃ bhāgaṃ gṛhītvā te bubhujū rājyamuttamam | aviṣādaṃ mahābhāgā pitrādeśātsubuddhayaḥ

Translation

Receiving each his own rightful share, those noble and wise ones enjoyed the excellent kingdom—free from sorrow—because they faithfully followed their father’s command.

Word by Word

• स्वम्: one’s own
• स्वम्: Visheshana (विशेषण/Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: स्व (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुं/नपुंसक, द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण

• स्वम्: (each) his own
• स्वम्: Visheshana (विशेषण/Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: स्व (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुं/नपुंसक, द्वितीया, एकवचन; पुनरुक्ति (each his own)

• भागम्: share/portion
• भागम्: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: भाग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन

• गृहीत्वा: having taken
• गृहीत्वा: Purva-kala-kriya (पूर्वकालक्रिया/Absolutive)
• Type: Verb
• Root: ग्रह् (धातु) → गृहीत्वा (कृदन्त, क्त्वा/absolutive)
• Form: क्त्वान्त अव्ययकृदन्त (gerund): ‘गृहीत्वा = having taken’

• ते: they
• ते: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, बहुवचन; सर्वनाम

• बुभुजुः: they enjoyed/ruled
• बुभुजुः: Kriya (क्रिया/Action)
• Type: Verb
• Root: भुज् (धातु)
• Form: लिट्-लकार (Perfect), प्रथम-पुरुष, बहुवचन; परस्मैपद

• राज्यम्: kingdom
• राज्यम्: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: राज्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन

• उत्तमम्: excellent/best
• उत्तमम्: Visheshana (विशेषण/Qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: उत्तम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; विशेषण

• अविषादम्: without dejection
• अविषादम्: Kriya-visheshana (क्रियाविशेषण/Adverbial accusative)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अ + विषाद (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; नकारार्थक-समास/उपसर्ग ‘अ-’ (absence)

• महाभागाः: greatly fortunate ones
• महाभागाः: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: महा + भाग (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: कर्मधारय: ‘महान् भागः/भाग्यं येषां ते’; पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, बहुवचन

• पित्रादेशात्: from the father’s command
• पित्रादेशात्: Hetu (हेतु/Cause)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पितृ + आदेश (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष: ‘पितुः आदेशः’; पञ्चमी-विभक्ति (5th/Ablative), एकवचन; हेत्वर्थ (because of/from)

• सुबुद्धयः: the wise/clear-minded (ones)
• सुबुद्धयः: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सु + बुद्धि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: कर्मधारय: ‘सु-बुद्धिः’ (good understanding); स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, बहुवचन

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Shaiva Theology

Tattva Level: pashu

Shakti Dimension

Role: nurturing

FAQs

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

It teaches that harmony and freedom from inner sorrow arise when one accepts one’s rightful portion and follows dharma; such disciplined acceptance purifies the mind, making it fit for devotion to Pati (Shiva).

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

By emphasizing obedience, clarity, and grieflessness, the verse points to the inner preparedness required for Saguna Shiva worship—approaching the Linga with a steady, non-agitated mind and a dharmic life.

What ritualistic or meditative practice is suggested here?

The practical takeaway is cultivation of aviṣāda (freedom from dejection) through daily japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and disciplined conduct aligned with one’s duty.