Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 19
रुद्राविर्भावकारणम् — Causes and Pattern of Rudra’s Manifestation
Pratikalpa
ये त्विमे मनसा सृष्टा महात्मानो महाबलाः । चरिष्यंति मया सार्धं सर्व एव हि याज्ञिकाः
ye tvime manasā sṛṣṭā mahātmāno mahābalāḥ | cariṣyaṃti mayā sārdhaṃ sarva eva hi yājñikāḥ
All diese großherzigen und mächtigen Wesen—von mir durch den Geist erschaffen—werden wahrlich mit mir gemeinsam schreiten und handeln; denn sie alle, ohne Ausnahme, sind geeignet, die Opferhandlungen des Yajña zu vollziehen und zu bewahren.
Brahma
Tattva Level: pati
FAQs
It highlights that creation can arise from subtle consciousness (mind-born), and that beings meant for yajña symbolize disciplined action (karma) offered back to the Divine—an outward rite that should mature into inner purity and God-oriented living under Shiva’s lordship (Pati).
By affirming yajña and sacred duty, the verse supports Saguna worship where ritual offerings, mantra, and devotion are directed to Shiva (often through the Linga) as the supreme receiver of worship, transforming external sacrifice into surrender and grace-oriented devotion.
A takeaway is to perform yajña-like worship with mental purity: japa of Shiva’s names (especially the Panchakshara), offering actions as oblations, and maintaining a disciplined, sattvic mind—turning “mind-born” impulses into consecrated practice.