Shloka 30
पितृसर्ग-श्राद्धमाहात्म्य-प्रश्नः
Pitṛ-sarga and the Greatness of Śrāddha: The Inquiry
स मामुवाच तद् ब्रूहि यदीच्छसि ददामि ते । इत्युक्तेथ मया तत्र पृष्टः प्रोवाच तन्नृपः
sa māmuvāca tad brūhi yadīcchasi dadāmi te | ityuktetha mayā tatra pṛṣṭaḥ provāca tannṛpaḥ
He said to me, “Tell me what you desire; if you wish, I shall grant it to you.” Thus addressed, I questioned him thereupon, and that king replied.
Narrator (Uma Samhita narration, traditionally conveyed via Suta Goswami in the Shiva Purana frame)
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It highlights the Shaiva method of spiritual progress through humble inquiry (praśna) and truthful reply (uttara), where right questioning becomes a doorway to dharma and ultimately to Shiva-oriented understanding.
Though the Linga is not named here, the narrative structure—seeking, asking, and receiving guidance—mirrors how devotees approach Saguna Shiva through worship and then receive instruction that matures into deeper realization.
The practical takeaway is to approach Shiva-worship with a clear intention and sincere questioning—supporting practices like japa of the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and reflective listening to puranic teachings.