Shloka 30
मङ्गलपत्रिकाग्रहणम् — Reception of the Auspicious Marriage Invitation
इन्द्रादयो लोकपाला आययुस्सपरिच्छदाः । तथैवालंकृतास्सर्वे सोत्सवास्सकलत्रकाः
indrādayo lokapālā āyayussaparicchadāḥ | tathaivālaṃkṛtāssarve sotsavāssakalatrakāḥ
Indra dan para penjaga alam yang lain datang bersama rombongan masing-masing. Demikian juga, semuanya hadir berhias indah, dalam suasana perayaan, serta ditemani isteri-isteri mereka.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Offering: pushpa
FAQs
It shows that even the highest cosmic authorities (Indra and the Lokapalas) approach the divine narrative/event with humility, reverence, and celebratory devotion—affirming Shiva as the supreme center of auspiciousness and order.
Their adorned, festive arrival reflects Saguna-upasana—approaching Shiva through visible forms, sacred gatherings, and auspicious ceremonies, which in the Purana tradition commonly culminate in reverence to Shiva’s manifest presence (often through Linga worship and ritual honor).
Adopt an “utsava-bhava” in worship—perform Shiva puja with cleanliness and adornment of the shrine, chant the Panchakshara (Om Namah Shivaya), and offer respectful attendance (seva) as one would in a sacred festival.