Shloka 5
Manu’s Progeny and the Birth of Iḍā
Genealogy and Dharma-Choice
तामिडेत्येव होवाच मनुर्दण्डधरस्तथा । अनुगच्छत्व मामेति तमिडा प्रत्युवाच ह
tāmiḍetyeva hovāca manurdaṇḍadharastathā | anugacchatva māmeti tamiḍā pratyuvāca ha
そのとき、権威の杖を携えるマヌは言った。「おお、イダー（Iḍā）よ、ここへ来い。われに従え。」するとイダーは彼に答えた。
Suta Goswami (narrating the dialogue within the Uma Samhita episode)
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It highlights disciplined guidance (daṇḍa as righteous authority) and obedient movement within dharma—an outer order that, in Shaiva understanding, supports inner purification and readiness for Shiva’s grace (anugraha).
Though it is a narrative exchange, the Shiva Purana repeatedly frames dharmic conduct and right guidance as the foundation for effective Saguna Shiva worship—approaching the Lord with order, humility, and readiness to follow the prescribed path.
No specific rite is stated in this line; the implied takeaway is “anu-gamana” (following right instruction). In Shaiva practice this aligns with steady adherence to daily Shiva-puja, japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya,” and disciplined observances.