Shiva Purana — Rudra Samhita, Shloka 33
त्रिपुरदीक्षाविधानम् — Tripura Dīkṣā: Prescriptive Procedure
Chapter on the Ordinance of Initiation
यथा त्वं च तथैवैते मदीया वै न संशयः । आदिरूपं च तन्नाम पूज्यत्वात्पूज्य उच्यते
yathā tvaṃ ca tathaivaite madīyā vai na saṃśayaḥ | ādirūpaṃ ca tannāma pūjyatvātpūjya ucyate
«كما أنتَ، كذلك هم أيضًا—إنهم لي حقًّا، لا ريب. واسمهم “آديروبا” (الصورة الأولى/الهيئة البدئية)، ولأنهم جديرون بالعبادة يُدعون “بوجيا” (المستحقّون للتبجيل).»
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Sadāśiva
Mantra: ādirūpaḥ … pūjya ucyate (nāma-prakāśa as a stuti-like naming)
Type: stotra
FAQs
The verse affirms Shaiva siddhānta devotion: those aligned with Shiva’s nature and purpose are not separate from Him in belonging and grace; being “Pūjya” indicates spiritual authority and worship-worthiness due to their connection with the Ādi (primordial) Lord.
By calling them “Pūjya” and linking them to the “Ādirūpa,” the verse supports Saguna worship: honoring Shiva’s manifested forms and those established in His service is part of Linga-centered bhakti, where reverence flows toward Shiva and what is consecrated to Him.
The practical takeaway is sevā and pūjā with reverence: worship Shiva (especially through Linga-pūjā) and honor Shiva’s consecrated forms/servants while mentally affirming “they are His,” supported by japa of the Pañcākṣarī mantra (Om Namaḥ Śivāya).