Shloka 8
स्वायम्भुव-मन्वन्तर-वंशवर्णनम्
Genealogy of Svāyambhuva Manu and the Dhruva Episode
धर्मस्य कन्या सुश्रोणी सुनीतिर्नाम विश्रुता । उत्पन्ना चापि धर्म्मेण धुवस्य जननी तथा
dharmasya kanyā suśroṇī sunītirnāma viśrutā | utpannā cāpi dharmmeṇa dhuvasya jananī tathā
Dari Dharma lahirlah putri termasyhur bernama Sunīti, berpinggang elok; dan ia, yang diperanakkan oleh Dharma, menjadi ibu Dhruva pula.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It links righteous order (Dharma) with the birth of Sunīti (“right conduct”), implying that steadfast spiritual attainment—symbolized by Dhruva—arises when conduct is grounded in dharma and directed toward devotion.
Though genealogical, it supports the Shiva Purana’s theme that saguna worship (forms, vows, and disciplined practice) is stabilized by dharma; such steadiness prepares the devotee for focused Linga-bhakti and grace.
Practice steadiness (dhruvatā) through daily japa of the Panchakshara mantra “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” with disciplined dharmic conduct; this verse emphasizes the foundation rather than a specific rite like bhasma or rudraksha.