Shloka 44

ध्यानयज्ञः, संसार-विष-निरूपणम्, पाशुपतयोगः, परा-अपरा विद्या, चतुर्वस्था-विचारः (अध्यायः ८६)

Devanagari script

वैमानिकानामप्येवं दुःखं कल्पाधिकारिणाम् स्थानाभिमानिनां चैव मन्वादीनां च सुव्रताः

Transliteration

vaimānikānāmapyevaṃ duḥkhaṃ kalpādhikāriṇām sthānābhimānināṃ caiva manvādīnāṃ ca suvratāḥ

Translation

噢，具殊胜誓戒者！如是，即便乘天宫而行的诸天（Vaimānika）亦受苦；同样，执掌一劫（Kalpa）之权者，以及以所授位分自矜者——乃至诸摩奴（Manu）等亦然。宇宙轮回一转，诸般地位皆系于忧苦。

Word by Word

• वैमानिकानाम्: of the Vaimanikas (celestial beings moving in aerial cars)

• अपि: even

• एवम्: thus/in this manner

• दुःखम्: suffering/sorrow

• कल्प-अधिकारिणाम्: of those holding office/authority for a Kalpa (cosmic aeon)

• स्थान-अभिमानिनाम्: of those who are proud of their rank/position

• च एव: and indeed

• मनु-आदीनाम्: of Manu and others (cosmic rulers)

• च: and

• सुव्रताः: O well-vowed ones (address to disciplined sages)

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Manu

FAQs

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

It redirects the devotee from pride in rank, merit, or heavenly attainments to refuge in Pati (Shiva) through Linga-bhakti, since all worldly and celestial stations remain within Pasha (bondage) and end in duḥkha when cycles change.

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

By implication, Shiva-tattva stands beyond Kalpa-bound authority and positional identity; unlike offices such as Manuhood or heavenly status, Pati is not subject to dissolution, making Shiva the only stable refuge for the Pashu seeking release from Pasha.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Vairagya (dispassion) as a core Pashupata orientation—renouncing attachment to status and fruits—supporting steady Linga-puja and inner discipline aimed at liberation rather than celestial promotion.