Shloka 15
भस्म–रुद्राक्ष–शिवनाममाहात्म्य
The Greatness of Bhasma, Rudrākṣa, and the Name of Śiva
शरीरे च त्रयं यस्य तत्फलं चैकतः स्थितम् । एकतो वेणिकायाश्च स्नानजंतुफलं बुधैः
śarīre ca trayaṃ yasya tatphalaṃ caikataḥ sthitam | ekato veṇikāyāśca snānajaṃtuphalaṃ budhaiḥ
যার দেহে শৈব চিহ্নের ত্রয় আছে, তার ফল একত্র হয়ে একটিই হয়ে থাকে; তেমনি স্নান-শৌচাদি শুদ্ধিকর্মের যে পুণ্যফল, জ্ঞানীরা বলেন সেটিও তাতেই একীভূত।
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Īśāna
FAQs
It teaches that Shaiva identity-markers—especially the threefold sacred sign—are not mere symbolism; when worn with devotion to Pati (Shiva), they consolidate spiritual merit and orient the practitioner toward purity and liberation.
In Linga-worship, outer observances like Tripuṇḍra/Bhasma function as visible commitments to Saguna Shiva’s path, supporting steady bhakti and reverence while pointing the mind to Shiva as the inner Lord beyond form.
Maintain Shaiva marks (especially the threefold sign/Tripuṇḍra) and practice purity disciplines such as snāna; do them as offerings to Shiva, ideally accompanied by remembrance of the Panchakshara mantra (Om Namaḥ Śivāya).