Shiva Purana: Uma Samhita, Adhyaya 39, Shloka 2
Sagara-vaṃśa-prasavaḥ: The Birth of Sagara’s Sons and the Bhāgīratha Lineage
सूत उवाच । द्वे पत्न्यो सगरस्यास्तां तपसा दग्धकिल्विषे । और्वस्तयोर्वरं प्रादात्तोषितो मुनिसत्तमः
sūta uvāca | dve patnyo sagarasyāstāṃ tapasā dagdhakilviṣe | aurvastayorvaraṃ prādāttoṣito munisattamaḥ
सूत ने कहा, सागर राजा की दो पत्नियाँ थीं। दोनों ने तपस्या की, उनके पाप जल गए। रिशि और्व खुश हो गए। उन्होंने दोनों को वरदान दिया।
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pasha
Sthala Purana: Not a Jyotirliṅga account; the motif is tapas burning impurities (kilviṣa) and a ṛṣi granting vara—anugraha mediated through a guru-like sage.
Significance: Teaches purification: austerity and vow-discipline reduce pāśa (bondage/impurity), making one fit for blessings; encourages vrata/tapas aligned with dharma.
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It highlights purification (mala-kṣaya) through tapas—impurities are “burnt,” making the aspirant fit to receive grace (anugraha) mediated here through a realized sage.
Though the Linga is not directly mentioned, the verse reflects a core Shaiva principle: inner purity and disciplined practice prepare one to receive Shiva’s grace, often appearing through gurus and sages within the Purana’s narratives.
The takeaway is tapas and self-discipline—regular japa (especially the Panchakshara “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”), vrata, and purity of conduct—so that one becomes eligible for divine favor and fruitful boons.
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