Shloka 46
Manu’s Progeny and the Birth of Iḍā
Genealogy and Dharma-Choice
अन्ववायो महांस्तत्र द्वयोरपि महात्मनोः । क्षत्रिया दिक्षु सर्वासु गता हृष्टास्सुधार्मिकाः
anvavāyo mahāṃstatra dvayorapi mahātmanoḥ | kṣatriyā dikṣu sarvāsu gatā hṛṣṭāssudhārmikāḥ
There, a great lineage arose from those two noble souls. Those Kshatriyas—virtuous and firmly established in righteousness—went forth in all directions, rejoicing as they spread throughout the regions.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Sadyojāta
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It highlights that social order and worldly expansion become auspicious when rooted in dharma—suggesting that righteous conduct is the foundation for stability and, ultimately, spiritual progress under Pati (Shiva) as the supreme governor.
Though not naming the Linga directly, the verse supports the Shiva Purana theme that kings and communities flourish when aligned with Shiva’s ordained dharma—often expressed in practice through Saguna Shiva worship, temple support, and protection of sacred rites.
The implied takeaway is to uphold dharma through daily Shaiva observances—such as Panchakshara japa (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and disciplined conduct—so that worldly duties become purified and supportive of liberation.