Shloka 24
Bhāratavarṣa–Navabheda-Vyavasthā
The Nine Divisions of Bhāratavarṣa and Its Sacred Geography
गोमंतश्चैव चन्द्रश्च नारदो दर्दुरस्तथा । सोमकस्सुमनाश्शैलो वैभ्राजश्चैव सत्तमः
gomaṃtaścaiva candraśca nārado dardurastathā | somakassumanāśśailo vaibhrājaścaiva sattamaḥ
கோமந்தன், சந்திரன்; மேலும் நாரதன், தர்துரன்; அதுபோல சோமகன், சுமனா, சைலன், வைப்ராஜன்—ஓ சிறந்த கேட்பவரே.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
The verse functions as a sacred roll-call of notable beings, indicating that Shiva’s narrative and grace are witnessed and transmitted through realized seers and divine attendants—supporting the Shaiva view that true knowledge (jnana) is preserved through lineage and devotion.
By naming revered figures within the account, the text frames Shiva’s Saguna manifestations and Linga-centered worship as historically and spiritually endorsed by authoritative devotees and sages, strengthening faith (śraddhā) in Shiva’s accessible, worship-worthy form.
A practical takeaway is nāma-smaraṇa—reverent remembrance of Shiva and his devotees—paired with japa of the Panchakshara (“Om Namaḥ Śivāya”) as a simple daily discipline in the spirit of the Purana’s transmitted tradition.