Shloka 33
Sagara-vaṃśa-prasavaḥ — The Birth of Sagara’s Sons and the Bhāgīratha Lineage
बृहद्बलस्य तनयो भविता हि बृहद्रणः । बृहद्रणसुतस्तस्योरुक्रियो हि भविष्यति
bṛhadbalasya tanayo bhavitā hi bṛhadraṇaḥ | bṛhadraṇasutastasyorukriyo hi bhaviṣyati
Mula kay Bṛhadbala ay tunay na isisilang ang isang anak na lalaki na si Bṛhadraṇa; at ang anak ni Bṛhadraṇa naman ay tatawaging Urukriya.
Suta Goswami
FAQs
It situates the sacred narrative within a dharmic lineage, showing how Śaiva tradition preserves memory of righteous succession—where stability of family lines supports the pursuit of dharma and, ultimately, Shiva’s grace for liberation.
Though the verse is genealogical, such lineages frame the historical and ritual setting in which kings and householders uphold Śiva-pūjā—especially saguna worship through the Liṅga—protecting temples, vows, and observances that sustain Śaiva dharma.
No specific rite is prescribed in this shloka; the practical takeaway is to maintain dharmic continuity through daily Śiva-smaraṇa—such as japa of the Pañcākṣarī ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya")—and regular Liṅga worship within one’s household tradition.