Shloka 68
Sadācāra–Varṇa-lakṣaṇa and Prātaḥkṛtya
Right Conduct, Social Typologies, and Morning Purification
यद्यत्काले वस्तुजातं फलं वा धान्यमेव च । तत्तत्सर्वं ब्राह्मणेभ्यो देयं वै हितमिच्छता
yadyatkāle vastujātaṃ phalaṃ vā dhānyameva ca | tattatsarvaṃ brāhmaṇebhyo deyaṃ vai hitamicchatā
Anumang bagay na lumilitaw sa takdang panahon—mga ani, bunga, o butil—ang naghahangad ng tunay na kapakanan ay dapat maghandog ng lahat ng gayong napapanahong bunga bilang kaloob sa mga brāhmaṇa.
Sūta Gosvāmi (narrating the Śiva Purāṇa teachings to the sages at Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Sadyojāta
Significance: Seasonal giving (ṛtu-yield offered) is framed as sustaining dharma and community—supporting the ‘sthiti’ dimension of cosmic order, which in Siddhānta becomes a purifier for the bound soul.
Shakti Form: Annapūrṇā
Role: nurturing
Offering: naivedya
FAQs
It teaches that welfare (hita) is gained by transforming one’s seasonal gains into sacred generosity; such dāna purifies karma and supports Śiva-bhakti by reducing possessiveness and attachment.
In Śiva worship, devotion is not only ritual but also right conduct; offering one’s timely produce to worthy recipients complements Liṅga-pūjā by making daily livelihood an extension of service to Śiva’s dharma.
Practice annadāna/phaladāna—donation of grains and fruits—especially on Śiva worship days; while giving, remember Śiva with the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and cultivate non-attachment.