Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 12
Maṇḍala–Pūjā–Homa Krama
Maṇḍala Worship and Homa Sequence for the Disciple
तासु सर्वासु युगपत्प्रवेशाय शिशोर्धिया । वागीशान्यां यथान्यायं शिष्यात्मानं निवेशयेत्
tāsu sarvāsu yugapatpraveśāya śiśordhiyā | vāgīśānyāṃ yathānyāyaṃ śiṣyātmānaṃ niveśayet
Damit das Kind geschult werde, in all dies zugleich einzutreten und es zu meistern, soll der Lehrer nach rechter Vorschrift das innere Selbst des Schülers unter die Führung Vāgīśānīs stellen, der waltenden Macht von Rede und Wissen.
Suta Goswami
Tattva Level: pashu
Shiva Form: Dakṣiṇāmūrti
Type: stotra
Shakti Form: Lalitā
Role: teaching
FAQs
It teaches that true learning is not merely external study: the disciple’s inner self must be established in disciplined speech and understanding, which in Shaiva thought supports purification of mind and steady progress toward Shiva-realization (Pati).
Linga-worship depends on mantra, recitation, and correct ritual utterance; by placing oneself under the principle of purified speech (Vāgīśānī) and proper rule, the devotee becomes fit for Saguna Shiva worship that matures into inner contemplation of Shiva beyond limitation.
It implies disciplined mantra-training under a guru—especially careful japa and regulated recitation—so speech, mind, and understanding become aligned for sustained worship and meditation.