Shloka 19
स्वप्नवर्णनपूर्वकं संक्षेपशिवचरितवर्णनम् / Dream-Portents and a Concise Account of Śiva’s Career
ब्रह्मोवाच । तच्छ्रुत्वा मेनका शीघ्रं पतिमाहूय तत्र च । तत्स्वप्नं कथयामास सुता दृष्टमशेषतः
brahmovāca | tacchrutvā menakā śīghraṃ patimāhūya tatra ca | tatsvapnaṃ kathayāmāsa sutā dṛṣṭamaśeṣataḥ
Brahmā bersabda: Mendengar itu, Menakā segera memanggil suaminya ke sana, lalu menceritakan dengan lengkap seluruh mimpi yang dilihat putrinya.
Brahma
Tattva Level: pashu
Cosmic Event: svapna-nimitta (dream as omen/portent)
FAQs
The verse shows how divine indications (such as dreams) become instruments of Īśvara’s guidance, moving the household and the world toward the destined union of Śiva and Pārvatī—an event central to Shaiva dharma and cosmic order.
Though the verse is narrative, it supports Saguna Śiva-bhakti by portraying the Lord’s will unfolding through signs; devotees learn to trust Śiva’s providence as the personal Lord who guides events toward dharma and the worshipful relationship with Him.
No specific rite is prescribed in this line; the takeaway is mindful receptivity—remembering Śiva, praying for right discernment, and maintaining steady bhakti (e.g., quiet japa of the Pañcākṣarī, “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) when auspicious signs arise.