Shloka 56
Dakṣa’s Sacrifice Restored: Śiva’s Mercy and Nārāyaṇa’s Appearance
रुद्रं च स्वेन भागेन ह्युपाधावत्समाहित: । कर्मणोदवसानेन सोमपानितरानपि । उदवस्य सहर्त्विग्भि: सस्नाववभृथं तत: ॥ ५६ ॥
rudraṁ ca svena bhāgena hy upādhāvat samāhitaḥ karmaṇodavasānena somapān itarān api udavasya sahartvigbhiḥ sasnāv avabhṛthaṁ tataḥ
Com a mente recolhida, Dakṣa honrou Rudra (Śiva) com a parte que lhe cabia dos restos do yajña. Ao terminar os ritos, satisfez os demais devas que bebiam soma e todos os presentes. Depois, com os sacerdotes, realizou o banho de avabhṛtha e ficou plenamente satisfeito.
Lord Rudra, Śiva, was properly worshiped with his share of the remnants of the yajña. Yajña is Viṣṇu, and whatever prasāda is offered to Viṣṇu is offered to everyone, even to Lord Śiva. Śrīdhara Svāmī also comments in this connection, svena bhāgena: the remnants of the yajña are offered to all the demigods and others.
FAQs
This verse highlights proper closure of a sacrifice: giving each deity their due share, formally concluding the rite, dismissing the participants, and performing the avabhṛtha bath as the final purification.
After the prior offense and disruption of Dakṣa’s sacrifice, the narrative moves toward restoration of dharma; offering Rudra his rightful portion signifies reconciliation and honoring Śiva’s divine position within the yajña.
Finish spiritual or ethical duties with completeness: acknowledge those who deserve respect, close commitments properly, and cleanse the heart through sincere repentance and renewed discipline.