Shloka 37
Manu’s Progeny and the Birth of Iḍā
Genealogy and Dharma-Choice
तद्गच्छ तत्र प्रीतात्मा वासुदेवाय कन्यकाम् । बलदेवाय देहि त्वमिमां स्वतनयां नृप
tadgaccha tatra prītātmā vāsudevāya kanyakām | baladevāya dehi tvamimāṃ svatanayāṃ nṛpa
پس اے بادشاہ! خوش دل اور پُراعتماد قلب کے ساتھ وہاں جاؤ اور اس دوشیزہ—اپنی ہی بیٹی—کو واسودیو یا بلدیو کے نکاح میں دے دو۔
Suta Goswami (narrating the Purāṇic dialogue and reporting the instruction given to the king)
Tattva Level: pashu
Sthala Purana: Not a Jyotirliṅga account; it is a directive within the Revatī–Baladeva marriage narrative (genealogical/itihāsa layer).
Role: nurturing
FAQs
The verse emphasizes dharma performed with a pure and joyful mind—right action (such as kanyādāna) done without agitation becomes a supportive means for inner purification, which Shaiva teaching treats as a foundation for devotion to Pati (Śiva) and progress toward mokṣa.
Though the verse is about a royal decision, the Shiva Purana repeatedly frames worldly duties as offerings when aligned with dharma; such steadiness of conduct supports saguna-bhakti and ritual life (including Liṅga worship) by cultivating sattva, humility, and surrender.
No specific rite like rudrākṣa, bhasma, or mantra is directly prescribed in this line; the practical takeaway is to act with prīta-ātmā (a calm, content mind), which complements daily Śiva-upāsanā such as japa of “Om Namaḥ Śivāya” and disciplined vrata observance.