Shloka 30
ब्राह्मणीमरणवर्णनम् (Account of the Brahmin Woman’s Death) — within Nandikeśvara-māhātmya
पुत्र उवाच । मातस्त्वया सुखेनैव प्राणास्त्याज्या न संशयः । तव कार्यं पुरा कृत्वा पश्चात्कार्यं मदीयकम्
putra uvāca | mātastvayā sukhenaiva prāṇāstyājyā na saṃśayaḥ | tava kāryaṃ purā kṛtvā paścātkāryaṃ madīyakam
Người con thưa: “Mẹ ơi, mẹ hãy an nhiên xả bỏ sinh mạng, không còn nghi ngờ gì. Trước hết hãy hoàn thành bổn phận của mẹ; rồi sau đó mới lo việc cần làm cho con.”
Son (Putra)
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
It highlights Shaiva dharma as clarity in duty (kārya) and inner detachment: one should complete rightful responsibilities and then face death with steadiness, trusting in Shiva as the supreme refuge (Pati).
The instruction to relinquish life ‘peacefully’ aligns with Saguna Shiva devotion—remembering Shiva through worship and surrender helps the mind become calm at life’s end, making the transition an act of offering rather than fear.
A practical takeaway is japa of the Panchakshara ("Om Namaḥ Śivāya") with steady breath-awareness, supported by simple Shaiva observances like vibhūti (tripuṇḍra) and Rudrāksha for mental composure and remembrance.