Shloka 43
स्वायम्भुव-मन्वन्तर-वंशवर्णनम्
Genealogy of Svāyambhuva Manu and the Dhruva Episode
तच्छुत्वा स पुनर्दक्षस्सुबलाश्वानजीजनत् । नामतस्तनयांस्तस्यां सहस्रपरिसंख्यया
tacchutvā sa punardakṣassubalāśvānajījanat | nāmatastanayāṃstasyāṃ sahasraparisaṃkhyayā
Hearing that, Dakṣa once again begot sons from Subalā, numbering a thousand in all, each distinguished by name.
Suta Goswami (narrating the Uma-saṃhitā account to the sages)
Tattva Level: pasha
Role: creative
FAQs
It highlights the ongoing expansion of worldly lineage (prajā) through karma and creation, reminding that such proliferation belongs to the realm of pashu (bound beings) under pasha (bondage), while liberation is attained by turning toward Pati—Lord Shiva.
By contrasting worldly increase (many sons and names) with the Shaiva aim of transcendence, the narrative implicitly points devotees toward Saguna Shiva worship (Linga, mantra, vrata) as the means to rise beyond mere genealogical pride and attain Shiva’s grace.
No specific rite is stated in this line; the practical takeaway in Shaiva practice is to pair household duties with Shiva-upāsanā—japa of the Pañcākṣarī ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya") and regular Linga worship—to prevent attachment to lineage from becoming bondage.