Shloka 26
सृष्टिविस्तारप्रश्नः (Sṛṣṭi-vistāra-praśnaḥ) — The Detailed Inquiry into Creation
सोमस्य भगवान्वर्चा वर्चस्वी येन जायते । धरस्य पुत्रो द्रविणो हुतहव्यवहस्तथा
somasya bhagavānvarcā varcasvī yena jāyate | dharasya putro draviṇo hutahavyavahastathā
From Soma arises the divine radiance by which one becomes resplendent; from Dhara is born Draviṇa, and likewise Hutahavyavaha, the bearer of the sacrificial oblations.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pasha
Type: rudram
FAQs
It points to how specific cosmic powers—radiance (varcas), wealth/support (Draviṇa), and sacrificial fire (Agni)—manifest as ordered emanations, ultimately functioning under the supreme Lord (Pati) whose śakti sustains the cosmos.
Soma’s radiance and Agni’s oblation-bearing role echo temple worship: offerings, lamps, and consecrated rites are outward (saguṇa) supports that lead the devotee toward Shiva’s inner presence beyond all forms.
Perform reverent offerings with purity—such as lamp/light (Agni symbolism) and a contemplative focus on inner radiance (varcas)—while remembering Shiva through japa (e.g., the Panchakshara) to internalize the sacrifice as yoga.