Shloka 18

ईशानकल्पवृत्तान्तः तथा लैङ्गपुराणस्य संक्षेप-सूची

Devanagari script

भुवि रुद्रालयानां तु संख्या विष्णोर्गृहस्य च अन्तरिक्षे तथाण्डे ऽस्मिन् देवायतनवर्णनम्

Transliteration

bhuvi rudrālayānāṃ tu saṃkhyā viṣṇorgṛhasya ca antarikṣe tathāṇḍe 'smin devāyatanavarṇanam

Translation

Here is described the enumeration of Rudra’s shrines upon the earth, and also the abode of Viṣṇu—together with an account of the divine sanctuaries in the mid-region (antarikṣa) and within this cosmic egg (brahmāṇḍa).

Word by Word

• भुवि (bhuvi): on earth

• रुद्रालयानाम् (rudrālayānām): of the shrines/temples of Rudra (Śiva)

• तु (tu): indeed

• संख्या (saṅkhyā): number, enumeration

• विष्णोः (viṣṇoḥ): of Viṣṇu

• गृहस्य (gṛhasya): of the abode/house

• च (ca): and

• अन्तरिक्षे (antarikṣe): in the mid-region/atmosphere

• तथा (tathā): likewise

• अण्डे (aṇḍe): in the cosmic egg (brahmāṇḍa)

• अस्मिन् (asmin): in this

• देवायतनवर्णनम् (devāyatanavarṇanam): description of divine abodes/sanctuaries

Speaker

Suta Goswami

Characters & Entities

• Rudra (Shiva)
• Vishnu
• Devas

FAQs

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

It frames Linga-worship within sacred geography: Rudra’s abodes on earth and across the cosmos are presented as legitimate seats of Śiva (Pati), encouraging temple/pīṭha-oriented devotion and pilgrimage as supports for pūjā and inner recollection.

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

By linking Rudra’s shrines with antarikṣa and the brahmāṇḍa, it implies Śiva’s pervasion and lordship beyond a single locale—Pati is present in all planes where pashus (souls) dwell under pāśa (bondage).

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

It indirectly highlights tīrtha-yātrā and devāyatana-sevā (temple service) as aids to Śaiva sādhana; such outer worship supports Pāśupata-style inner discipline by fixing awareness on the omnipresent Rudra.