Linga Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 23

लिङ्गार्चनपूर्वकं स्नानाचमनविधिः

Snana–Achamana as Preparation for Linga-Archana

Devanagari script

रुद्रेण पवमानेन त्वरिताख्येन मन्त्रवित् तरत्समन्दीवर्गाद्यैस् तथा शान्तिद्वयेन च

Transliteration

rudreṇa pavamānena tvaritākhyena mantravit taratsamandīvargādyais tathā śāntidvayena ca

Translation

The knower of mantras should promptly perform the pacificatory rite for Rudra using the Pavamāna and the Tvarita (swift-acting) formulas, along with the Taratsamandī group and related mantras, and also by employing the twofold Śānti—thus bringing appeasement and protection.

Word by Word

• रुद्रेण: by/with Rudra-mantra (Rudra as the presiding Lord, Pati)

• पवमानेन: with the Pavamāna mantra (purifying formula)

• त्वरिताख्येन: with the mantra called Tvarita (swift-acting)

• मन्त्रवित्: the mantra-knower/ritual adept

• तरत्समन्दीवर्गाद्यैः: with the Taratsamandī group and similar/related (varga) mantras

• तथा: and/likewise

• शान्तिद्वयेन: with the twofold śānti (dual pacification)

• च: and

Speaker

Suta Goswami (narrating Shiva-rite prescriptions within the Linga Purana frame)

Characters & Entities

• Shiva (Rudra)

FAQs

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

It prescribes specific purifying and pacifying mantras (Pavamāna, Tvarita, and Śānti) to stabilize a Linga-rite, remove obstacles, and align the worshipper (pashu) with Rudra as Pati.

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

Shiva is invoked as Rudra—the sovereign Pati who both purifies and pacifies—showing that liberation requires His grace expressed through mantra that loosens pasha (bondage) and restores inner śānti.

What ritualistic or Yogic practice is highlighted here?

Mantra-prayoga for śānti (pacification): a ritual technology used alongside Shaiva discipline to purify, avert impediments, and prepare the practitioner for steadiness in worship and Pashupata-oriented practice.