Shloka 28
पार्वतीप्रार्थना—हिमवत्पार्श्वे भिक्षुरूपेण याचनम् | Pārvatī’s Request: Śiva to Seek Her in Beggar-Form at Himālaya’s Court
इत्थं ज्ञात्वा तु कल्याणि किमस्माकं वदस्यथ । कार्य्यं त्वदाज्ञया भद्रे यथेच्छसि तथा कुरु
itthaṃ jñātvā tu kalyāṇi kimasmākaṃ vadasyatha | kāryyaṃ tvadājñayā bhadre yathecchasi tathā kuru
“Ó auspiciosa, tendo compreendido assim, que mais nos dirias? Ó senhora bendita, o assunto deve ser realizado segundo o teu comando—faz exatamente como desejas.”
Himālaya (Pārvatī’s father), speaking to Pārvatī
Tattva Level: pashu
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It highlights dharmic consent and auspicious resolve: when the truth is understood, the righteous course is to support the devotee’s inner conviction—here, Pārvatī’s sacred intention oriented toward Śiva.
In the Pārvatīkhaṇḍa narrative, Pārvatī’s intention is directed toward attaining Śiva (Saguna Śiva as the personal Lord). Such supportive consent becomes part of the unfolding path that culminates in her disciplined devotion and Śiva’s grace.
The verse itself emphasizes obedience to an auspicious vow and decisive action; in the surrounding Shaiva context this typically matures into vrata and tapas supported by mantra-japa (often the Panchākṣarī, “Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) and focused devotion to Śiva.