Shloka 68
Sadācāra–Varṇa-lakṣaṇa and Prātaḥkṛtya
Right Conduct, Social Typologies, and Morning Purification
यद्यत्काले वस्तुजातं फलं वा धान्यमेव च । तत्तत्सर्वं ब्राह्मणेभ्यो देयं वै हितमिच्छता
yadyatkāle vastujātaṃ phalaṃ vā dhānyameva ca | tattatsarvaṃ brāhmaṇebhyo deyaṃ vai hitamicchatā
Whatever goods arise in their proper season—whether produce, fruits, or grains—one who seeks true welfare should indeed give all such timely yield as a gift to the brāhmaṇas.
Sūta Gosvāmi (narrating the Śiva Purāṇa teachings to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Sadyojāta
FAQs
It teaches that welfare (hita) is gained by transforming one’s seasonal gains into sacred generosity; such dāna purifies karma and supports Śiva-bhakti by reducing possessiveness and attachment.
In Śiva worship, devotion is not only ritual but also right conduct; offering one’s timely produce to worthy recipients complements Liṅga-pūjā by making daily livelihood an extension of service to Śiva’s dharma.
Practice annadāna/phaladāna—donation of grains and fruits—especially on Śiva worship days; while giving, remember Śiva with the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and cultivate non-attachment.