Shloka 31

Adhyaya 34: भस्ममहात्म्यं—अग्नीषोमात्मक-शिवतत्त्वं तथा पाशुपतव्रतप्रशंसा

Devanagari script

जटिनो मुण्डिनश्चैव नग्ना नानाप्रकारिणः संपूज्याः शिववन्नित्यं मनसा कर्मणा गिरा

Transliteration

jaṭino muṇḍinaścaiva nagnā nānāprakāriṇaḥ saṃpūjyāḥ śivavannityaṃ manasā karmaṇā girā

Translation

Die mit Jata-Haar, die Kahlgeschorenen und die Unbekleideten—Asketen vieler äußerer Gestalten—sind stets zu ehren wie Śiva selbst: mit Geist, mit Tat und mit Wort.

Word by Word

• जटिनः: matted-haired ascetics

• मुण्डिनः: shaven-headed renunciants

• च एव: and indeed

• नग्नाः: unclad (sky-clad) ascetics

• नाना-प्रकारिणः: of various kinds/forms

• संपूज्याः: to be fully worshipped/honored

• शिववत्: like Śiva

• नित्यम्: always

• मनसा: by the mind (intention)

• कर्मणा: by action/deed

• गिरा: by speech/utterance

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating the Linga Purana’s teaching to the sages of Naimisharanya)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva

FAQs

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

It extends Linga-puja into lived practice: honoring Shaiva renunciants as Śiva is a direct form of worship, performed through thought, word, and deed.

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

It implies Śiva’s immanence: the Pati is to be recognized not only in the Linga but also in those who embody renunciation and devotion, encouraging Shiva-bhāva (seeing Śiva everywhere).

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Sadhu-seva as a Shaiva discipline aligned with Pāśupata orientation—purifying the pashu (bound soul) by surrendering ego and serving with मनसा–कर्मणा–गिरा (mind, action, speech).