Shloka 131
समेधयति यत्नित्यं सर्वार्थान् सर्वकर्मसु । शिवमिच्छन् मनुष्याणां तस्मादेष शिव: स्मृत:,ये मनुष्योंका कल्याण चाहते हुए उनके समस्त कर्माँमें सम्पूर्ण अभिलषित पदार्थोंकी समृद्धि (सिद्धि) करते हैं, इसलिये “शिव” कहे गये हैं
samedhayati yatnityaṁ sarvārthān sarvakarmasu | śivam icchan manuṣyāṇāṁ tasmād eṣa śivaḥ smṛtaḥ ||
Vyāsa said: “He continually brings about the successful fulfillment of all desired aims in every undertaking, seeking the welfare of human beings. Therefore, he is remembered by the name ‘Śiva’—the one who causes auspiciousness.”
व्यास उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse defines ‘Śiva’ ethically: the truly auspicious one is recognized by actively promoting the welfare of people and enabling success in their rightful endeavors. Auspiciousness is framed as beneficent action, not merely a title.
In Vyāsa’s speech, a name of the deity—‘Śiva’—is explained through its function: he is called Śiva because he continually brings prosperity and fulfillment to human aims across their actions, intending their good.