Shloka 38
स्वायम्भुव-मन्वन्तर-वंशवर्णनम्
Genealogy of Svāyambhuva Manu and the Dhruva Episode
ततस्सोमस्य वचनाज्जगृहुस्ते प्रचेतसः । भार्य्यां धर्मेण तां प्रीत्या वृक्षजां वरवर्णिनीम्
tatassomasya vacanājjagṛhuste pracetasaḥ | bhāryyāṃ dharmeṇa tāṃ prītyā vṛkṣajāṃ varavarṇinīm
Then, at Soma’s word, those Pracetas accepted her—born of the tree, of excellent complexion—as their wife, in accordance with dharma and with loving goodwill.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pasha
Role: nurturing
FAQs
The verse highlights dharma-guided action: even worldly duties like marriage are to be performed with righteousness and goodwill, which Shaiva teaching treats as supportive of inner purity and devotion toward Pati (Shiva).
While not directly mentioning the Linga, it reflects the Shaiva principle that Saguna worship and household life must be grounded in dharma; such disciplined living becomes a foundation for steady bhakti and later contemplative approach to Shiva as Pati.
The implied practice is dharmic saṃskāra (right rites) performed with purity and devotion—supported in Shaiva tradition by japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and daily observances like bhasma/tripundra and śiva-smaraṇa.