Shloka 21

Bhūtavana–Kailāsa–Mandākinī–Rudrapurī: Śiva’s Jeweled Abodes and Perpetual Worship

Devanagari script

तत्रापि देवदेवस्य भवस्यायतनं महत् तस्मिन्नायतने सोमः सदास्ते सगणो हरः

Transliteration

tatrāpi devadevasya bhavasyāyatanaṃ mahat tasminnāyatane somaḥ sadāste sagaṇo haraḥ

Translation

Auch dort steht das weite Heiligtum Bhavas, des Gottes der Götter. In jener heiligen Wohnstatt ist Soma stets gegenwärtig, und Hara verweilt dort unaufhörlich zusammen mit seinen Gaṇas.

Word by Word

• तत्रापि: even there

• देवदेवस्य: of the God of gods

• भवस्य: of Bhava (Śiva)

• आयतनम्: abode/sanctuary

• महत्: great/vast

• तस्मिन्नायतने: in that abode

• सोमः: Soma (Moon-deity)

• सदा: always

• आस्ते: remains/dwells

• सगणः: together with the Gaṇas

• हरः: Hara (Śiva)

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Characters & Entities

• Shiva
• Soma
• Ganas
• Hara
• Bhava

FAQs

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

It establishes the idea of Śiva’s “āyatana” (sacred seat/abode) as a supreme locus of presence—supporting the Shaiva view that the Liṅga and its consecrated space are living centers where Pati (Śiva) is continually accessible to the pashu (soul) through worship.

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

Śiva is presented as Devadeva and Bhava—transcendent Lord (Pati) who yet abides immanently with His Gaṇas. This expresses Shiva-tattva as both supreme sovereignty and compassionate nearness, the Lord who remains present to dissolve pāśa (bondage).

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

The verse implies nitya-smaraṇa (constant remembrance) and nitya-ārādhana (daily worship) centered on Śiva’s sanctified abode—an orientation consistent with Pāśupata discipline where the pashu turns toward Pati through continual devotion and attendance (sevā) to Śiva’s presence.