Shloka 24
Kṣaura-Snāna-Vidhi — Rite of Tonsure/Shaving and Purificatory Bath (Śaiva Procedure)
तत्रावशिष्टं संगृह्य जलमध्ये प्रविश्य च । विलोड्य सम्यक् तां तत्र सर्वांगेषु विलिप्य च
tatrāvaśiṣṭaṃ saṃgṛhya jalamadhye praviśya ca | viloḍya samyak tāṃ tatra sarvāṃgeṣu vilipya ca
Sammle, was dort übrig bleibt, und gehe ins Wasser; dann rühre es gründlich an und salbe damit alle Glieder des Körpers.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pasha
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Sthala Purana: Continuation of tīrtha-mṛd procedure: collecting remaining clay, entering water, churning to a workable paste, and anointing the whole body as a rite of purification.
Significance: Full-body anointment symbolizes comprehensive purification—an outer enactment of the aspirant’s intent to remove pāśa (impurities) and become fit for Śiva-upāsanā.
FAQs
It presents bodily anointment as a Shaiva act of purification and consecration—turning the body into a fit vessel for Shiva-bhakti and inner restraint, aligning the devotee (paśu) toward the Lord (Pati).
Such preparation typically accompanies Saguna worship—approaching Shiva through prescribed rites, where purity of body and mind supports focused Linga-upasana and remembrance of Shiva’s grace.
It indicates preparing a sacred mixture in water and applying it over the body—consistent with bhasma-related observance and devotional discipline, often paired with mantra-japa such as the Panchakshara (Om Namaḥ Śivāya).