Shloka 42
Dāruvana-parīkṣā: Śaṅkara’s Test and the Linga’s Ritual-Theological Grounding
एवं कृते विधौ स्वास्थ्यं भविष्यति न संशय । विकारो न त्रिलोकेस्मिन्भविष्यति सुखं सदा
evaṃ kṛte vidhau svāsthyaṃ bhaviṣyati na saṃśaya | vikāro na trilokesminbhaviṣyati sukhaṃ sadā
إذا أُدِّيَ هذا الطقس المقرَّر على هذا النحو فستتحقّق العافية يقينًا بلا شكّ. وفي العوالم الثلاثة لن تكون هناك آفة؛ بل يدوم السرور دائمًا.
Suta Goswami (narrating the Shiva Purana to the sages at Naimisharanya, within the Kotirudra Samhita context)
Tattva Level: pasha
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Significance: Articulates the phala-śruti of correct observance: wholeness (svāsthya) and removal of afflictions (vikāra) across the three worlds—typical of Śiva Purāṇa’s emphasis on ritual correctness yielding both worldly welfare and spiritual auspiciousness.
Role: nurturing
FAQs
It affirms the Shiva Purana principle that faithfully following Shiva-ordained worship (vidhi) restores inner and outer wholeness (svāsthya) and removes disturbances (vikāra), indicating Shiva’s grace stabilizes both body-mind and the devotee’s dharmic life.
In the Kotirudra Samhita, fruits like health and freedom from affliction are typically promised for properly performed Saguna Shiva worship—often centered on Linga-arcana with mantra and offerings—showing how disciplined ritual devotion becomes a channel for Shiva’s protective and healing śakti.
The verse points to performing the specified Shiva-vidhi exactly as enjoined—commonly understood in this Samhita as Linga worship with mantra-japa and regulated offerings—so the practical takeaway is consistent, rule-based Shiva devotion rather than irregular or improvised practice.