Shloka 45

अविद्या-पञ्चक, नवसर्ग-क्रमः, प्रजापति-प्रसवः

Vibhaga 1, Adhyaya 5

Devanagari script

स्मृतिश् च सुषुवे पत्नी मुनेश्चाङ्गिरसस् तथा लब्धानुभावमग्निं च कीर्तिमन्तं च सुव्रता

Transliteration

smṛtiś ca suṣuve patnī muneścāṅgirasas tathā labdhānubhāvamagniṃ ca kīrtimantaṃ ca suvratā

Translation

また、アンギラス（Aṅgiras）仙の徳高き妻スムリティ（Smṛti）は、得られた威力を具えたアグニ（Agni）を生み、さらに堅固な誓願を持つキールティマト（Kīrtimat）をも生んだ。

Word by Word

• स्मृतिः: Smṛti (a personified consort)

• च: and

• सुषुवे: gave birth

• पत्नी: wife

• मुनेः: of the sage

• च: and

• आङ्गिरसः: Aṅgiras

• तथा: likewise/also

• लब्ध-अनुभावम्: one who has obtained (labdha) power/effective might (anubhāva)

• अग्निम्: Agni (Fire-deity)

• च: and

• कीर्तिमन्तम्: Kīrtimat (the renowned one)

• च: and

• सुव्रता: the virtuous/steadfast-vowed woman (Smṛti)

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the Purana lineage account to the sages at Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Smṛti
• Aṅgiras
• Agni
• Kīrtimat

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

By naming Agni’s birth within the sṛṣṭi lineage, the verse anchors the ritual principle that fire is a purifier and carrier of offerings—supporting the karmakāṇḍa framework in which Śiva-Liṅga worship, homa, and consecratory acts are performed.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

Indirectly: it situates cosmic functions (like Agni’s purifying power) within creation, implying that such powers operate under Pati (Śiva) as the supreme regulator, while pashus (souls) use these means to loosen pāśa (bondage) through disciplined rites and inner purification.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

The verse highlights the ritual foundation of Agni—supporting homa and purification—often paired with Śaiva observances (vrata) that prepare the pashu for Pāśupata-oriented discipline and focused worship of the Liṅga.