Shloka 50
Manu’s Progeny and the Birth of Iḍā
Genealogy and Dharma-Choice
नृगो यो मनुपुत्रस्तु महादाता विशेषतः । नानावसूनां सुप्रीत्या विप्रेभ्यश्च गवां तथा
nṛgo yo manuputrastu mahādātā viśeṣataḥ | nānāvasūnāṃ suprītyā viprebhyaśca gavāṃ tathā
Nṛga, the son of Manu, was renowned above all as a great giver. With heartfelt devotion he gladly bestowed many kinds of riches upon the Brahmins, and likewise gifted cows as well.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It establishes Nṛga as a model of dharmic giving—wealth offered with sincere devotion purifies the heart and supports the path toward Shiva’s grace, when aligned with right intention and righteousness.
In Shaiva practice, outward acts like dāna and go-dāna become supportive limbs of Saguna Shiva worship when performed as an offering to Shiva’s order (dharma), preparing the devotee for deeper devotion to the Linga and inner purification.
The verse highlights dāna—especially go-dāna and honoring Brahmins—as a practical dharmic observance; it can be paired with simple Shiva-bhakti such as repeating the Panchakshara mantra (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) while dedicating the merit to Lord Shiva.