Shloka 192
Adhyāya 284: Tapas as a Corrective to Household Attachment
Parāśara’s Instruction
दक्षसे ऐसा कहकर पत्नी और पार्षदोंसहित अमित पराक्रमी महादेवजी वहीं अन्तर्धान हो गये ।।
dakṣa evam uktvā patnyā pārṣadaiś ca sahito 'mita-parākramī mahādevaḥ tatraivāntarhitaḥ || dakṣa-proktaṃ stavam imaṃ kīrtayed yaḥ śṛṇoti vā | na aśubhaṃ prāpnuyāt kiñcid dīrgham āyur avāpnuyāt ||
Bhīṣma dit : Après avoir ainsi parlé à Dakṣa, Mahādeva, d’une vaillance sans mesure, disparut sur-le-champ, accompagné de son épouse et de ses serviteurs. Quiconque récite cet hymne prononcé par Dakṣa—ou même l’écoute—ne subit aucune infortune et obtient une longue vie.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse presents a phalaśruti: reverent recitation or even hearing of a properly uttered hymn (here, Daksha’s praise) is said to ward off inauspicious outcomes and support well-being and longevity, emphasizing the ethical-religious value of devotion and attentive listening.
After speaking to Daksha, Mahadeva—accompanied by his consort and attendants—vanishes from that place. The narration then states the promised fruit of Daksha’s hymn: reciters or listeners are protected from misfortune and gain long life.