Shloka 42
Kṣetra–Kāla–Phala-kramaḥ
Hierarchy of Sacred Place, Time, and Ritual Fruit
स्त्रीणां धर्मार्थिनां द्रव्यं पैतृकं भर्तृकं तथा । गवादीनां द्वादशीनां चैत्रादिषु यथाक्रमम्
strīṇāṃ dharmārthināṃ dravyaṃ paitṛkaṃ bhartṛkaṃ tathā | gavādīnāṃ dvādaśīnāṃ caitrādiṣu yathākramam
For women who seek dharma and righteous prosperity, the proper wealth for offerings is that inherited from the father, and likewise that obtained from the husband. So too, for the twelve observances beginning with the “gift of a cow” and similar donations, the months are to be followed in due order starting from Caitra.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Umāpati
FAQs
It teaches that offerings in Shiva-worship should be supported by rightful, ethically obtained wealth and performed with orderly discipline—dharma becomes the foundation for spiritual merit and inner purification.
Linga-worship emphasizes purity of intention and propriety of means; this verse frames dana and vrata as supports to Saguna Shiva devotion, aligning household life with Shiva’s dharmic order.
It points to disciplined observance of monthly vratas and charitable gifts (such as go-dana) in their prescribed season; this can be paired with Panchakshara japa (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) to sanctify the vow.