Shloka 16
पार्वत्याः पितृगृहगमनं तथा मङ्गलस्वागतम् | Pārvatī’s Return to Her Father’s House and the Auspicious Welcome
साधितं हि त्वया सम्यक्सुकार्यं कुलतारणम् । त्वत्सदाचरणेनापि पाविताः स्माखिला वयम्
sādhitaṃ hi tvayā samyaksukāryaṃ kulatāraṇam | tvatsadācaraṇenāpi pāvitāḥ smākhilā vayam
Воистину, ты в совершенстве совершил благородное дело — спасение рода. И твоим праведным поведением также очищены мы все.
An elder/relative praising Pārvatī (narrative voice within the Pārvatīkhaṇḍa, as conveyed by Sūta to the sages)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Umāpati
Shakti Form: Pārvatī
Role: liberating
FAQs
The verse teaches that dharmic conduct (sadācāra) and a single well-accomplished noble act can purify not only the individual but also uplift the whole family line—reflecting the Shaiva view that inner purity supports devotion and liberation.
In the Parvati-centered narrative of the Rudra Samhita, purity and right conduct are presented as the foundation for worthy Saguna Shiva worship; such purity prepares the devotee to approach Shiva (often through Linga worship) with steadiness, humility, and sincere bhakti.
The direct emphasis is on sadācāra (ethical discipline) as daily sādhanā; as a practical takeaway, combine moral restraint with simple Shiva-bhakti such as japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” and a pure, sattvic routine.