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02 / PHRASE STUDY · PADĀRTHAShownHidden
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Śloka 31: Overview
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Meaning in context
Through sixty-four tantras, Paśupati engaged the whole world—
each dependent on producing its own particular accomplishment.
Then, at your insistence, to bring together all human aims—
he brought down to earth this independent tantra of yours.
Selected phrases and English meanings for Śloka 31
Selected phrase
Meaning in context
by means of sixty-four tantras
having beguiled the whole world
remaining dependent on producing their particular powers
Paśupati [Śiva]
then, at your insistence; uniquely accomplishing all the aims of human life
A closer look
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independently effective, your tantra
to the earth; he brought this down
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Śloka 31: Words
Word / source phrase
Meaning in context
sixty-four
by teachings / tantras
accomplishment
production
lord of creatures, Śiva
aim of human life
independent
teaching / tantra
About these phrase meanings
Short phrases and parts of compounds, not a complete word-by-word translation. Original sandhi and spelling are retained; some words continue across printed lines. Read the entries together. Brackets in the English supply context rather than additional Sanskrit words.
The English explanations are editorial study aids and have not been reviewed by a Sanskrit scholar. Consult a teacher or full commentary for grammatical and interpretive detail. Telugu-Vigananam keeps its printed spellings, hyphens, and variant readings; the English follows the base Sanskrit unless a note explains a difference.
03 / SIMPLE MEANINGShownHidden
A first understanding.
After the sixty-four tantras associated with particular accomplishments, Śiva brings forth Her independent tantra at Her insistence, described as embracing all human aims.
CONDENSED EDITORIAL PARAPHRASE
04 / DETAILED MEANINGShownHidden
How the verse unfolds.
The verse contrasts teachings tied to particular accomplishments with her teaching, presented as independently effective and encompassing all human aims. Its point of comparison is therefore scope and dependence, not simply the number of texts.
Her insistence prompts Śiva to bring that teaching to earth. The Goddess is active in the transmission rather than merely its subject. This study note follows the contrast stated in the verse without identifying a modern text as its exclusive referent.
EDITORIAL EXPLANATION · NOT A TRADITIONAL COMMENTARY
05 / DEEPER CONTEMPLATIONShownHidden
A question to carry.
How do you distinguish a method aimed at one result from a teaching that changes your understanding of your aims?