Shloka 23
Kāmākṣā-māhātmya (Glory of Kāmākṣā) with Siddhanātha Account
तं कल्पयामास सुतं शुभांगे सोत्संग आस्थाप्य चुचुंब वक्त्रम् । सुतो ममायं किल मत्स्यनाथो विज्ञाततत्त्वोऽखिलसिद्धनाथः ॥ २३ ॥
taṃ kalpayāmāsa sutaṃ śubhāṃge sotsaṃga āsthāpya cucuṃba vaktram | suto mamāyaṃ kila matsyanātho vijñātatattvo'khilasiddhanāthaḥ || 23 ||
Sang wanita beranggota mulia itu menganggapnya sebagai putranya; ia mendudukkannya di pangkuan dan mengecup wajahnya. Ia berkata, “Inilah putraku—Matsyanātha, sang pengetahu hakikat, penguasa semua Siddha.”
Narrator (within the Narada Purana’s Uttara-Bhaga narrative framework)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It portrays a realized being (vijñāta-tattva) recognized as “lord of the Siddhas,” emphasizing that true spiritual authority is grounded in tattva-jñāna (realization of truth), often highlighted in tirtha-mahātmyas to inspire faith in sanctified lineages and holy places.
While not explicitly preaching bhakti practices, the verse models श्रद्धा (reverent recognition) and भाव (devotional affection) toward a spiritually accomplished guide, suggesting that devotion naturally arises toward those established in truth and becomes a support for moksha-oriented life.
No specific Vedanga (like Vyākaraṇa, Jyotiṣa, or Kalpa) is taught directly; the practical takeaway is the Purāṇic principle of identifying authentic spiritual attainment—vijñāta-tattva—when approaching teachers and sacred traditions connected with tirthas.