Shloka 52

प्रलय-तत्त्वलयः, नीललोहित-रुद्रः, अष्टमूर्तिस्तवः, एवं ब्रह्मणो वैराग्यम्

Devanagari script

श्रुत्वा वचस्ततस्तस्य स्वप्नभूतं मनोगतम् पितामहः प्रसन्नात्मा नेत्रैः फुल्लाम्बुजप्रभैः

Transliteration

śrutvā vacastatastasya svapnabhūtaṃ manogatam pitāmahaḥ prasannātmā netraiḥ phullāmbujaprabhaiḥ

Translation

Nang marinig niya ang mga salitang iyon—tila panaginip ngunit tumimo sa isip—si Pitāmaha (Brahmā), payapa ang kalooban, ay tumingin na ang mga mata’y nagniningning na parang ganap na namukadkad na lotus.

Word by Word

• श्रुत्वा: having heard

• वचः: the words/speech

• ततः: then/thereupon

• तस्य: of him/of that (person/message)

• स्वप्नभूतम्: appearing as a dream, dream-like

• मनोगतम्: entered into the mind, mentally apprehended

• पितामहः: the Grandfather, Brahmā

• प्रसन्नात्मा: tranquil in spirit, inwardly pleased

• नेत्रैः: with (his) eyes

• फुल्ल: fully blossomed

• अम्बुज: lotus

• प्रभैः: with radiance/splendour

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating), describing Brahma

Characters & Entities

• Brahma

FAQs

What is the importance of this verse in the context of Linga worship?

It frames the reception of divine instruction with inner serenity—an essential prerequisite for correctly establishing and worshipping the Linga, where purity of mind (prasanna-ātmā) aligns the devotee with Pati’s grace.

How does this verse describe the nature of Shiva (Shiva-tattva)?

Though Shiva is not named, the verse implies the Shaiva principle that true revelation can appear subtle—‘dream-like’—yet becomes firmly established in consciousness, indicating Pati’s guidance operating inwardly beyond gross perception.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

A yogic emphasis on inner receptivity: the mind becoming clear and settled so that divine instruction can be retained (manogata). This supports Pashupata-style discipline where mental purification precedes outer ritual.