Shloka 96

Shivamurti–Pratishtha Phala: Shivalaya-Nirmana, Kshetra-Mahatmya, Tirtha-Snana, and Mandala-Vidhi

Devanagari script

ततो विश्वजिदन्तैश् च पुत्रानुत्पाद्य तादृशान् वानप्रस्थाश्रमं गत्वा सदारः साग्निरेव च

Transliteration

tato viśvajidantaiś ca putrānutpādya tādṛśān vānaprasthāśramaṃ gatvā sadāraḥ sāgnireva ca

Translation

Ensuite, après avoir engendré des fils d’une valeur semblable par le Viśvajit et les autres rites, il entra dans l’état de Vānaprastha : il gagna la forêt avec son épouse, tout en entretenant les feux sacrés ; ainsi sa vie se tourna vers un dharma discipliné et la purification intérieure sous Pati.

Word by Word

• tataḥ: thereafter

• viśvajit-antaiḥ: beginning with Viśvajit and others (i.e., with Viśvajit as foremost)

• ca: and

• putrān: sons

• utpādya: having produced/begotten

• tādṛśān: of that kind, similar (in virtue)

• vānaprastha-āśramam: the forest-dweller stage of life

• gatvā: having gone/entered

• sa-dāraḥ: with (his) wife

• sa-agniḥ: with the (sacred) fires, maintaining household fires

• eva: indeed

• ca: and.

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Viśvajit
• Agni

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

It highlights the dharmic progression toward inner purity—entering Vānaprastha while preserving sacred discipline—supporting the mindset required for mature Shiva-bhakti and Linga-centered worship.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

By implying a turn from worldly continuity (progeny) toward restraint and purification, it aligns with Shiva as Pati—the Lord who draws the pashu (soul) away from pasha (bondage) through disciplined living and inward orientation.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Maintenance of the sacred fires (sa-agni)—a Vedic discipline—paired with the Vānaprastha vow, which functions as a preparatory purification supporting higher Shaiva sadhana (including Pashupata-style restraint and contemplation).