Shloka 84

Shivamurti–Pratishtha Phala: Shivalaya-Nirmana, Kshetra-Mahatmya, Tirtha-Snana, and Mandala-Vidhi

Devanagari script

सितैर्विकसितैः पद्मै रक्तैर् नीलोत्पलैस् तथा मुक्तादामैर् वितानान्ते लम्बितस्तु सितैर्ध्वजैः

Transliteration

sitairvikasitaiḥ padmai raktair nīlotpalais tathā muktādāmair vitānānte lambitastu sitairdhvajaiḥ

Translation

وعند طرف السِّتار عُلِّقت راياتٌ بيضاء، وزُيِّن الجناحُ بزنابقَ لوتسٍ بيضاءَ متفتّحة، وزهورٍ حمراء، وزنابقَ ماءٍ زرقاء، مع عقودٍ من اللؤلؤ—زينةٌ مباركة تليق بعبادة لِنغا شِيفا، حيث يقترب البَشو (paśu) المقيَّد من البَتي (Pati) عبر الطهارة والنظام المقدّس.

Word by Word

• सितैः: with white (things)

• विकसितैः: fully-bloomed

• पद्मैः: with lotuses

• रक्तैः: with red (flowers)

• नीलोत्पलैः: with blue water-lilies

• तथा: and also

• मुक्तादामैः: with pearl-garlands/strings of pearls

• वितानान्ते: at the end/edge of the canopy

• लम्बितः: hung/suspended

• तु: indeed

• सितैः: with white

• ध्वजैः: banners/flags

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Characters & Entities

• Shiva
• Linga

FAQs

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

It prescribes auspicious mandapa-decoration—flowers, pearl-garlands, and white flags—signifying purity and sacred hospitality offered to the Liṅga as Pati, making the worship-space ritually fit for Śiva.

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

Śiva-tattva is implied as the supreme Pati who is approached through śuddhi (purity) and maṅgala (auspicious order); the careful adornment reflects reverence for the transcendent yet immanent presence of Śiva in the Liṅga.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

It highlights pūjā-vidhi—preparing the worship pavilion (maṇḍapa) with sattvic symbols; this supports inner discipline akin to Pāśupata orientation, where external order aids the pashu’s inward turning toward Pati.