Shloka 51

नन्दिकेश्वरोत्पत्तिः — Nandikesvara’s Origin, Shiva’s Boons, and the Rise of Sacred Rivers

Devanagari script

तस्य तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा भवानी हर्षितानना स्मयन्ती वरदं प्राह भवं भूतपतिं पतिम्

Transliteration

tasya tadvacanaṃ śrutvā bhavānī harṣitānanā smayantī varadaṃ prāha bhavaṃ bhūtapatiṃ patim

Translation

Mendengar kata-katanya itu, Bhavānī—wajahnya berseri kerana sukacita—tersenyum lalu berkata kepada Bhava, suaminya, pemberi anugerah, Pati bagi segala makhluk.

Word by Word

• तस्य: of him

• तत्-वचनम्: those words

• श्रुत्वा: having heard

• भवानी: Bhavānī (Pārvatī)

• हर्षित-आनना: with a joyful face

• स्मयन्ती: smiling

• वरदम्: the boon-giver

• प्राह: said/spoke

• भवम्: Bhava (Śiva)

• भूतपतिम्: Lord of beings (Bhūtapati)

• पतिम्: husband/lord (Pati)

Speaker

Suta (narrating; internal scene: Bhavani addressing Shiva)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva
• Parvati

FAQs

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

It foregrounds Śiva as Varada (boon-giver) and Pati (supreme Lord), implying that all worship—including Liṅga-pūjā—culminates in receiving his anugraha (grace) through devotion aligned with Śakti.

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

By naming him Bhava, Bhūtapati, and Pati, the verse presents Śiva-tattva as the sovereign Lord of all beings (pāśus) and the compassionate bestower of boons—one who governs creation while remaining the supreme refuge.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

No specific rite is prescribed in this line; the takeaway is the Shaiva Siddhānta frame of grace: the Pati responds to sincere devotion (often expressed through Liṅga-pūjā and Pāśupata-oriented discipline) with boon and guidance.