Shloka 47
Manvantarāṇukīrtana
Enumeration of the Manvantaras and Manus
अङ्गिरानेनसस्सत्यः सप्तैते परमर्षयः । देवतानां गणाश्चापि द्विषिमंतश्च ते स्मृताः
aṅgirānenasassatyaḥ saptaite paramarṣayaḥ | devatānāṃ gaṇāścāpi dviṣimaṃtaśca te smṛtāḥ
Aṅgirā, Nena, Sassatya—these seven are remembered as the supreme seers; and they are also regarded as divine hosts, endowed with spiritual radiance and ardent, ascetic power.
Suta Goswami
FAQs
It elevates the status of certain rishis as “paramarishis,” indicating that realized sages can function like divine powers—channels of dharma and spiritual radiance—supporting the cosmic order under the Lord’s sovereignty.
In Shaiva understanding, the rishis’ brilliance and authority arise from tapas and Shiva-oriented realization; such sages guide devotees toward Saguna worship (ritual devotion) that matures into inner recognition of Shiva as the supreme Pati.
The implied takeaway is tapas with mantra-japa—especially Shiva-mantra practice—cultivating inner tejas (spiritual brilliance) alongside disciplined conduct, as taught in the Shiva Purana’s devotional-yogic framework.