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
„Wie du bist, so sind auch diese—wahrlich, sie sind Mein, ohne Zweifel. Ihr Name ist ‘Ādirūpa’ (die Urgestalt), und weil sie der Verehrung würdig sind, werden sie ‘Pūjya’ (die Verehrungswürdigen) genannt.“
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).