Shloka 38
Pitṛbhakti and Śrāddha: The Classification of Pitṛs and the Superiority of Pitṛ-kārya
सुमनाश्च सुवाक्छुद्धः पञ्चमश्छिद्रदर्शकः । स्वतंत्रश्च सुयज्ञश्च कुलीना नामतः स्मृताः
sumanāśca suvākchuddhaḥ pañcamaśchidradarśakaḥ | svataṃtraśca suyajñaśca kulīnā nāmataḥ smṛtāḥ
They are remembered by name as the Kulīnas: Sumanā, Suvākśuddha, the fifth called Chidradarśaka, Svatantra, and Suyajña.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
This verse preserves a traditional list of revered figures (Kulīnas) by name, indicating that Shaiva teaching is transmitted through remembered lineages and exemplary persons whose qualities (like purity of speech and discernment) support dharma and devotion.
In the Shiva Purana’s narrative style, naming respected devotees or dharmic exemplars frames the living tradition around Saguna Shiva worship—showing that devotion to Shiva is upheld through communities, teachers, and disciplined conduct that culminate in Linga-centered practice.
While no specific rite is prescribed, the implied takeaway is sādhana grounded in śuddha-vāk (pure speech), self-discipline, and fault-discernment for self-correction—supporting mantra-japa (e.g., Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and steady Shiva-bhakti.