Shloka 49
Śumbha–Niśumbha’s Mobilization After Devī’s Victories
Battle Muster and Omens
स भुक्त्वेहाखिलान्भोगांस्त्रिदशैरपि दुर्लभान् । परत्रोमालयं गच्छेन्महामायाप्रसादतः
sa bhuktvehākhilānbhogāṃstridaśairapi durlabhān | paratromālayaṃ gacchenmahāmāyāprasādataḥ
Having enjoyed here all pleasures—such as are difficult to obtain even for the gods—he thereafter goes to the abode of Umā, by the grace of Mahāmāyā.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Significance: Promises both worldly enjoyments (bhoga) and post-mortem attainment of Umā’s loka through Mahāmāyā’s prasāda—typical Purāṇic phalaśruti pattern motivating devotion and vrata.
Shakti Form: Umā
Role: liberating
FAQs
It teaches that divine grace (Mahāmāyā’s prasāda) can elevate a devotee beyond even deva-like enjoyments, culminating in attainment of Umā’s sacred abode—implying a grace-led progression from worldly fruition to higher spiritual destiny.
In the Umāsaṃhitā context, devotion to Shiva together with reverence for Umā (Shakti) emphasizes Saguna worship—where the Lord’s power (Mahāmāyā) bestows both bhoga (worldly/spiritual fruits) and gati (final attainment).
The verse highlights reliance on divine grace; practically this aligns with steady bhakti—japa of the Panchākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya), and Śiva-Śakti worship with purity (e.g., bhasma/tripuṇḍra and rudrākṣa) to seek prasāda rather than mere enjoyment.