Shloka 34
वत्सवृद्धस्सुतस्तस्य प्रतिव्योमसुतस्ततः । भानुस्तत्तनयो भावी दिवाको वाहिनीपतिः
vatsavṛddhassutastasya prativyomasutastataḥ | bhānustattanayo bhāvī divāko vāhinīpatiḥ
From him was born Vatsavṛddha; from Vatsavṛddha, in due course, was born Prativyoma. His son was Bhānu, who is destined to become Divāka, the lord of the celestial host.
Suta Goswami
FAQs
It situates sacred history through a lineage, showing how dharma and divine order (niyati) unfold across generations under Pati (Śiva), who governs the maturation of souls (paśu) through time.
Though genealogical, the Uma Saṃhitā frames worldly roles and authority as secondary to devotion to Saguna Śiva; such lineages provide narrative context that ultimately directs the listener toward Śiva-bhakti and liberation.
No specific rite is stated; the practical takeaway is to maintain dharma and remember Śiva through japa of the Pañcākṣarī mantra (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) while performing one’s ordained duties.