Shloka 9

यममार्गे सुखदायकधर्माः

Dharmas that Grant Ease on the Path to Yama

Devanagari script

देवाग्निगुरुविप्राणां मातापित्रोश्च पूजकाः । पूज्यमाना नरा यांति कामुकेन यथासुखम्

Transliteration

devāgniguruviprāṇāṃ mātāpitrośca pūjakāḥ | pūjyamānā narā yāṃti kāmukena yathāsukham

Translation

தேவர்கள், அக்னி, குரு, பிராமணர்கள், மேலும் தம் தாய்-தந்தையரை வழிபடுவோர்—தாமும் போற்றப்படுகின்றனர்; அவர்கள் விரும்பிய பயன்களை அடைந்து, உரிய இன்பத்தின் படி விருப்பமாய் வாழ்வர்.

Word by Word

देवाग्निगुरुविप्राणाम्of gods, fire, teachers, and brāhmaṇas

मातापित्रोःof mother and father

चand

पूजकाःworshippers

पूज्यमानाःbeing worshipped

नराःmen

यान्तिgo

कामुकेनwith a lover; by means of desire/pleasure

यथासुखम्as happily as one wishes; comfortably

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating Shiva Purana teachings to the sages at Naimisharanya)

Shaiva Theology

Tattva Level: pashu

Shiva Form: Sadāśiva

Characters & Entities

Devas

Agni

Guru

Brahmins

Mother

Father

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in the Shiva Purana?

It teaches that reverence to sacred authorities—Devas, Agni, the Guru, Brahmins, and especially one’s parents—purifies conduct and aligns one’s life with dharma, making one fit to receive auspicious results (and ultimately Shiva’s grace).

How does this verse relate to the worship of the Linga or Saguna Shiva?

Linga-worship in the Shiva Purana is not isolated from ethics: honoring Guru, elders, and sacred fire supports inner purity (śuddhi) and humility, which are required for fruitful Saguna Shiva worship and for the devotion that ripens toward realization.

What ritualistic or meditative practice is suggested here?

Practice daily reverence: offer respectful salutations and service to parents and Guru, honor Brahmins/learned devotees, and maintain sacred discipline around worship (including lamp/fire offerings). This dharmic foundation strengthens mantra-japa and puja.