Shloka 1
Ikṣvāku-vaṃśa-prasaṅgaḥ — Genealogy of the Ikṣvāku Line and Exempla of Royal Dharma
सूत उवाच । पूर्वतस्तु मनोर्जज्ञे इक्ष्वाकुर्घ्राणतस्सुतः । तस्य पुत्रशतं त्वासीदिक्ष्वाकोर्भूरिदक्षिणम्
sūta uvāca | pūrvatastu manorjajñe ikṣvākurghrāṇatassutaḥ | tasya putraśataṃ tvāsīdikṣvākorbhūridakṣiṇam
Sūta berkata: Dahulu kala, dari Manu lahirlah Ikṣvāku, putra yang muncul dari lubang hidung Manu. Ikṣvāku memiliki seratus putra dan ia sangat dermawan dalam pemberian dana suci.
Suta Goswami
FAQs
It frames dharmic kingship as a foundation for spiritual life: noble lineage, self-control, and especially dāna (generosity) purify the mind and support devotion to Pati (Śiva), preparing the soul for grace and liberation.
Though genealogical, it highlights the dharmic culture in which Śiva-worship flourishes—kings like Ikṣvāku uphold yajña, charity, and temple support, which traditionally sustain Liṅga worship and public devotion to Saguna Śiva.
The practical takeaway is dāna as a śaiva virtue—offer food, water, lamps, or support for Śiva-pūjā; accompany it with japa of the Pañcākṣarī mantra ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya") to align charity with devotion.