Kurma Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 48
Svāyambhuva Lineage to Dakṣa; Pṛthu’s Devotion; Pāśupata Saṃnyāsa; Dakṣa–Satī Episode
सो ऽपि तद्वचनाद् राजा सुशीलः श्रद्धयान्वितः / साक्षात् पाशुपतो भूत्वा वेदाभ्यासरतो ऽभवत्
so 'pi tadvacanād rājā suśīlaḥ śraddhayānvitaḥ / sākṣāt pāśupato bhūtvā vedābhyāsarato 'bhavat
Nang marinig ang mga salitang iyon, ang marangal na hari—puspos ng pananampalataya—ay tunay na naging tagasunod ni Pāśupati (Śiva), at mula noon ay nagpakasigasig sa disiplinadong pag-aaral at pagsasagawa ng mga Veda.
Narrator (Purāṇic discourse context; instruction previously given by a Śaiva authority within the narrative)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
By presenting devotion to Pāśupati alongside Vedic discipline, the verse implies that realization is supported by both right faith (śraddhā) and śāstra-based practice—pointing toward the inner Self known through sacred knowledge and lived discipline.
It highlights the Pāśupata orientation—commitment to Śiva as Lord (Pāśupati)—together with veda-abhyāsa (systematic recitation, study, and observance). In Kurma Purana’s spiritual frame, this combines devotion, restraint, and scriptural discipline as a practical sādhana.
Even without naming Viṣṇu here, the Kurma Purana’s synthesis is reflected: a king’s spiritual ascent is validated through Śaiva devotion (Pāśupata) while remaining anchored in Vedic authority—typical of the text’s harmonizing stance between major traditions.