Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 59
अनरण्यसुता–पिप्पलादचरितम् / The Episode of Anaraṇya’s Daughter and Sage Pippalāda
मुदिते रोहिणीयुक्ते विशुद्धे चन्द्रतारके । मार्गमासे चन्द्रवारे सर्वदोषविवर्जिते
mudite rohiṇīyukte viśuddhe candratārake | mārgamāse candravāre sarvadoṣavivarjite
حين يكون القمرُ مسرورًا مقترنًا بروهيṇī، وحين يكون النكشترة القمرية صافيةً لامعة، وحين يكون ذلك في شهر مارجَشِيرشا يومَ الاثنين—فإن هذا الوقت يُقال إنه منزَّهٌ عن كل عيبٍ ونحس.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pasha
FAQs
The verse highlights that worship performed in a particularly pure and auspicious time (Rohiṇī with a bright Moon, Mārgaśīrṣa, and Monday) is considered free from obstructive inauspiciousness, supporting focused bhakti and steadiness of mind toward Lord Shiva.
In the Shiva Purana’s ritual framework, Saguna worship—especially Linga-puja—emphasizes proper kāla (timing). A ‘faultless’ time is recommended so offerings, mantra-japa, and abhiṣeka are performed without ritual impediments, strengthening the devotee’s devotional connection to Shiva.
It suggests scheduling Shiva worship on a Monday in Mārgaśīrṣa when Rohiṇī is present, ideally with Panchākṣarī japa (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and simple Linga abhiṣeka; the emphasis is on purity and disciplined observance (vrata).